NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 E Ross St Lancaster, PA 17602

Ross Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $218,408 - $240,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,250 Sq Ft
$184/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2021

Last sale price $160,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 44% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,436/month

81 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Skylights
  • 3-minute walk to 6th Ward Park

About This Home

As of November 2021

Don't miss your chance to come see this unique row home in Lancaster City! This is a three bedroom one bath home with easy access to all major roadways and all the city has to offer. Walk in the front door to very well maintained hardwood floors throughout the living and dining rooms. Two nice size bedrooms on the second floor with the full bath. The home's unique feature is a beautiful third floor main bedroom with open cathedral ceilings and skylights. Head out back to enjoy warm evenings in the fenced in patio. Economical forced air gas heat, and gives the opportunity to add central air with ducts already in place. Come see it today before it's gone!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Yunginger

(717) 392-0200 davidmizenko@howardhanna.com Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster Listed on: 07/14/2021

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster

Last Buyer's Agent

Sajy Mathew

(717) 735-8400 cpalancasteradmins@coldwellbankermoves.com Coldwell Banker Realty

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,830

Year Built

  • Built in 1918

Lot Details

  • 1,742 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 1,250 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2.5 Levels
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Dining Area

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Schools

  • Mccaskey High School

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Ross Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 336-52682-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,830

Year Built

Built in 1918

Lot Details

1,742 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • Inclusions: refrigerator, washer/dryer
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1918
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Carpet, Dining Area, Skylight(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane
  • Fireplace: No
  • Levels Count: 2.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 1250
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1250
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 131.92
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1250
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Street
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: On Street

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas Available, Cable Tv Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: MCCASKEY H.S.

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 55100.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 20800.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.04
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1742.00
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4061636
  • School Tax: 1721.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2830.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 336-52682-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2021
Closed on
Nov 18, 2021
Sold by
Smokowicz Jonathan J
Bought by
Galati Anthony M
Seller's Agent
David Yunginger
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster
Buyer's Agent
Sajy Mathew
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$179,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-11.06%
Current Estimated Value
$230,102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$70,102
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.93%
Original Mortgage
$155,200
Outstanding Balance
$142,332
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,770

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 1, 2013
Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Schauren Scott M and Schauren Kelly E
Bought by
Smokowicz Jonathan J
Seller's Agent
Denny Brandt
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Curtis Hess
Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
List Price
$114,900
Sold Price
$108,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,900
-6.01%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.72%
Original Mortgage
$106,043
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 22, 2007
Sold by
Baker Barbara E
Bought by
Schauren Scott M and Dunn Kelly E

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$110,000
Interest Rate
6.23%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 9, 2006
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Baker Barbara E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 28, 2006
Sold by
Hansen Christine M
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 26, 2001
Sold by
Hud
Bought by
Cavanaugh Kevin T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 14, 2001
Sold by
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Bought by
Hud

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2001
Sold by
Bergman Terry A
Bought by
Mortgage Electronic Registration
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Galati Anthony M $160,000 Keystone Title Services
Smokowicz Jonathan J $108,000 None Available
Schauren Scott M $110,000 None Available
Baker Barbara E $74,538 None Available
Federal National Mortgage Association $3,002 None Available
Cavanaugh Kevin T $32,000 --
Hud -- --
Mortgage Electronic Registration $2,534 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Galati Anthony M $155,200
Previous Owner Smokowicz Jonathan J $106,043
Previous Owner Schauren Scott M $110,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/18/2021 11/18/21 Sold $160,000 -3.0% $128 / Sq Ft
10/03/2021 10/03/21 Pending -- -- --
09/24/2021 09/24/21 Price Changed $164,900 -2.9% $132 / Sq Ft
08/25/2021 08/25/21 Price Changed $169,900 -2.9% $136 / Sq Ft
08/04/2021 08/04/21 Price Changed $174,900 -2.8% $140 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 For Sale $179,900 +66.6% $144 / Sq Ft
05/15/2013 05/15/13 Sold $108,000 -6.0% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/30/2013 03/30/13 Pending -- -- --
03/01/2013 03/01/13 For Sale $114,900 -- $92 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,003 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2024 $3,003 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2023 $2,953 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2022 $2,830 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2021 $2,769 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2020 $2,769 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2019 $2,728 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2018 $1,182 $75,900 $20,800 $55,100
2017 $2,724 $59,300 $15,800 $43,500
2016 $2,699 $59,300 $15,800 $43,500
2015 $1,053 $59,300 $15,800 $43,500
2014 $1,928 $59,300 $15,800 $43,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • David Yunginger

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    David Yunginger

    Howard Hanna

    (717) 419-4481

    7 in this area

    58 Total Sales

    David Yunginger
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  • Sajy Mathew

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Sajy Mathew

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (717) 587-5353

    4 in this area

    52 Total Sales

    Sajy Mathew
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  • Denny Brandt

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Denny Brandt

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (717) 653-8644

    151 Total Sales

    Denny Brandt
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Curtis Hess

    Kingsway Realty - Lancaster

    (717) 413-8354

    36 Total Sales

    Curtis Hess
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2001684

Bright MLS

APN: 336-52682-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Lancaster 17602 Ross

538 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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