NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 W Lemon St Lancaster, PA 17603

Chestnut Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $323,000 - $463,000

6 Beds
1 Bath
2,508 Sq Ft
$154/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 27, 2024

Last sale price $320,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,638 / mo

70 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Wood Flooring
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome to this charming brick home nestled in the highly sought-after Chestnut Hill neighborhood within Lancaster City. Offering over 2,500 square feet of livable space, this home combines historic charm with modern amenities — creating a perfect blend of comfort and style. This home offers 6 bedrooms, full bath complete with a classic clawfoot tub adorned with new brass hardware, 10-foot ceilings, and beautiful hardwood floors throughout. Additionally, the large, unfinished basement offers endless possibilities for customization and storage. Step outside to the private, fenced rear yard, a true oasis in the city. The patio area is ideal for outdoor entertaining, featuring a cozy firepit that invites gatherings with family and friends year-round. Don’t miss the opportunity to make this delightful property your new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Craig Hartranft

(717) 560-9100 craig@lancasterhome.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty License #RS178558L Listed on: 06/06/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Co-Listed By

Mitchell Hershey

(717) 553-2500 klrw1040@kw.com Keller Williams Elite License #RS332040

Last Buyer's Agent

Cheryl McFadden

(717) 392-0200 davidmizenko@howardhanna.com Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster License #RS322825

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,666

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Wood Fence
  • Cleared Lot
  • Property is in very good condition

Parking

  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slate Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Rubber Roof
  • Active Radon Mitigation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,508 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Laundry on lower level

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 339-50065-0-0000

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,666

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Expected On Market: 2024-06-06
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Active Radon Mitigation
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Lower Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2508
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2508
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 135.53
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2508
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 6
  • 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
  • Roof: Composite, Rubber, Slate
  • 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 Type: Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Radiator
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Wood
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 2614.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4073.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 6666.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 339-50065-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Data Updated: No
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 6, 2024
Closed on
Sep 20, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Craig Hartranft
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl McFadden
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Lancaster
List Price
$339,900
Sold Price
$320,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$19,900
-5.85%
Views
1457
Current Estimated Value
$385,524

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$65,524
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.37%
Original Mortgage
$304,000
Outstanding Balance
$298,201
Interest Rate
6.49%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$87,323

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 14, 2017
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2014
Closed on
Mar 27, 2015
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Karol Symanowicz
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeffrey Seibert
Keller Williams Elite
List Price
$174,900
Sold Price
$160,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-8.52%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.14%
Original Mortgage
$152,000
Interest Rate
3.77%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 21, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$128,000
Interest Rate
4.84%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$320,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
$160,000 None Available
$160,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $304,000
Previous Owner $152,000
Previous Owner $128,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $320,000 -5.9% $128 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2024 08/05/24 For Sale $339,900 0.0% $136 / Sq Ft
07/22/2024 07/22/24 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2024 07/18/24 Price Changed $339,900 -2.9% $136 / Sq Ft
07/05/2024 07/05/24 Price Changed $349,900 -2.8% $140 / Sq Ft
06/24/2024 06/24/24 Price Changed $359,900 -1.4% $144 / Sq Ft
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Price Changed $364,900 -2.7% $145 / Sq Ft
06/06/2024 06/06/24 For Sale $375,000 +134.4% $150 / Sq Ft
03/27/2015 03/27/15 Sold $160,000 -8.5% $64 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/02/2015 02/02/15 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2014 11/12/14 For Sale $174,900 -- $70 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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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
2026 $6,666 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2025 $6,596 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2024 $6,596 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2023 $6,485 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2022 $6,215 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2021 $6,082 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2020 $6,082 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2019 $5,991 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2018 $3,555 $166,700 $33,500 $133,200
2017 $4,478 $97,500 $18,700 $78,800
2016 $4,437 $97,500 $18,700 $78,800
2015 $1,731 $97,500 $18,700 $78,800
2014 $3,873 $97,500 $18,700 $78,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Craig Hartranft

    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Craig Hartranft

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (717) 929-8282

    16 in this area

    887 Total Sales

    Craig Hartranft
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  • Mitchell Hershey

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024

    Mitchell Hershey

    Keller Williams Elite

    (717) 799-0584

    4 in this area

    186 Total Sales

    Mitchell Hershey
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  • Cheryl McFadden

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Cheryl McFadden

    Howard Hanna

    (717) 201-5371

    1 in this area

    61 Total Sales

    Cheryl McFadden
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  • Karol Symanowicz

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Karol Symanowicz

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

    (717) 286-9830

    1 in this area

    46 Total Sales

    Karol Symanowicz
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  • Jeffrey Seibert

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Jeffrey Seibert

    Keller Williams Elite

    (717) 684-5678

    165 Total Sales

    Jeffrey Seibert
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: PALA2051856

Bright MLS

APN: 339-50065-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Lancaster 17603 Chestnut Hill

557 W Lemon St, Lancaster, PA

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