NOT LISTED FOR SALE

862 Fountain Ave Lancaster, PA 17601

Grandview Heights Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $299,000 - $311,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,320 Sq Ft
$230/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold March 16, 2018

Last sale price $169,900 $129 Per Sq Ft

Est. 78% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,923/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Attic
  • Schaeffer Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of March 2018

Here's a nice solid brick 3-bedroom, 1 bath, 1-car garage home in the desirable Grandview Heights neighborhood! This home features a spacious living room with a character enhanced arched entry door, brick fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, coat closet, and lots of natural light. The formal dining room is nicely sized, has exposed hardwood floors and side & rear windows. The kitchen has bright cabinetry, an arched nook area perfect for the refrigerator (included in sale), built-in wall spice cabinet, electric range, dishwasher & an exit to the rear patio. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms all with hardwood floors, closets, and ceiling fans. In the hall there is a staircase up to a large open attic, perfect for your storage needs, or for conversion to a 4th bedroom. The basement is full sized, and has a washer, dryer (included n sale) & a large laundry sink. The exterior of this home has a rear patio, manageable rear yard, is within walking distance of the popular Nathan Schaeffer Elementary School and is in one of Lancaster's most desirable neighborhoods.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mike Stum

Real Choice Real Estate Inc. License #RM419727 Listed on: 11/04/2017

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Andrew

Coldwell Banker Realty License #RS289750

Coldwell Banker Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,823

Year Built

  • Built in 1929

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 33.58 x 125
  • 1 Common Wall
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Back and Front Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Semi-Detached or Twin Home
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Poured Concrete
  • Plaster Walls
  • Slate Roof

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Traditional Floor Plan
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Non-Functioning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Replacement Windows
  • Vinyl Clad Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Flood Lights
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Electric Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Shelving
  • Laundry in Basement
  • Basement Windows

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors swing in
  • More Than Two Accessible Exits

Outdoor Features

  • Patio
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Porch

Schools

  • Schaeffer Elementary School
  • Manheim Township Middle School
  • Manheim Township High School

Utilities

  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Oil Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 390-49301-0-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Grandview Heights Subdivision

Security

  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,823

Year Built

Built in 1929

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits, Doors - Swing In
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Upper 1
  • Year Built: 1929
  • Remarks Public: Here's a nice solid brick 3-bedroom, 1 bath, 1-car garage home in the desirable Grandview Heights neighborhood! This home features a spacious living room with a character enhanced arched entry door, brick fireplace, beautiful hardwood floors, coat closet, and lots of natural light. The formal dining room is nicely sized, has exposed hardwood floors and side & rear windows. The kitchen has bright cabinetry, an arched nook area perfect for the refrigerator (included in sale), built-in wall spice cabinet, electric range, dishwasher & an exit to the rear patio. Upstairs you will find three bedrooms all with hardwood floors, closets, and ceiling fans. In the hall there is a staircase up to a large open attic, perfect for your storage needs, or for conversion to a 4th bedroom. The basement is full sized, and has a washer, dryer (included n sale) & a large laundry sink. The exterior of this home has a rear patio, manageable rear yard, is within walking distance of the popular Nathan Schaeffer Elementary School and is in one of Lancaster's most desirable neighborhoods.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Townhouses

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer - Electric
  • Entry Floor: 1
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Traditional, Ceiling Fan(s), Wood Floors, Attic, Formal/Separate Dining Room
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens, Replacement, Vinyl Clad
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Gas/Propane, Non-Functioning
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Plaster Walls
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Floors In Unit Count: 3
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room Count: 7
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Shelving, Unfinished, Windows, Poured Concrete
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 2284
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1320
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 128.71
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1320
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 304
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 660
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 660
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 862

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Access To Pool: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Exterior Features: Flood Lights, Street Lights, Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top
  • Roof: Slate
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: On Street, Off Street, Driveway, Detached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 600.00
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Oil Prev12 Months: 1022.00
  • Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Security: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Natural Gas Available, Electric Available, Cable Tv Available, Dsl Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District: MANHEIM TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School: SCHAEFFER
  • Middle School: MANHEIM TOWNSHIP
  • High School: MANHEIM TOWNSHIP
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396862
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: SCHAEFFER
  • High School: MANHEIM TOWNSHIP
  • Middle Or Junior School: MANHEIM TOWNSHIP

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Improvement Assessed Value: 75900.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 33500.00
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Rear Yard, Road Frontage
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.10
  • Lot Dimensions: 33.58 x 125
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 4356.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Attached Yn: Yes
  • Zoning: R-3
  • Zoning Description: Residential
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 4093262
  • School Tax: 2124.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2823.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 390-49301-0-0000
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Close Date: 03/16/2018

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: MANHEIM TOWNSHIP

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 4, 2017
Closed on
Mar 16, 2018
Sold by
Groff Tracey A
Bought by
Mcfarland Bret D
Seller's Agent
Mike Stum
Real Choice Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Beth Andrew
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$169,900
Sold Price
$169,900
Current Estimated Value
$303,055

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$133,155
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%
Original Mortgage
$175,506
Interest Rate
4.22%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 30, 2000
Sold by
Miller James A and Miller Dora J
Bought by
Groff Tracey A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$92,843
Interest Rate
8.55%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Mcfarland Bret D $169,900 None Available
Groff Tracey A $92,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mcfarland Bret D $177,403
Closed Mcfarland Bret D $175,506
Previous Owner Groff Tracey A $89,000
Previous Owner Groff Tracey A $88,000
Previous Owner Groff Tracey A $7,500
Previous Owner Groff Tracey A $92,843
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/16/2018 03/16/18 Sold $169,900 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
02/05/2018 02/05/18 Pending -- -- --
11/04/2017 11/04/17 For Sale $169,900 -- $129 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,269 $151,100 $47,100 $104,000
2023 $3,184 $151,100 $47,100 $104,000
2022 $3,131 $151,100 $47,100 $104,000
2021 $3,061 $151,100 $47,100 $104,000
2020 $3,061 $151,100 $47,100 $104,000
2019 $3,031 $151,100 $47,100 $104,000
2018 $2,176 $151,100 $47,100 $104,000
2017 $2,784 $109,400 $33,500 $75,900
2016 $2,784 $109,400 $33,500 $75,900
2015 $700 $109,400 $33,500 $75,900
2014 $1,931 $109,400 $33,500 $75,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mike Stum

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Mike Stum

    Real Choice Real Estate Inc.

    (717) 940-5760

    1 in this area

    35 Total Sales

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  • Beth Andrew

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Beth Andrew

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (717) 283-6265

    7 in this area

    157 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: 1000090754

Bright MLS

APN: 390-49301-0-0000

Pennsylvania Lancaster County Lancaster 17601 Grandview Heights

862 Fountain Ave, Lancaster, PA

This home is located at 862 Fountain Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601 since 04 November 2017 and is currently estimated at $303,055, approximately $229 per square foot. This property was built in 1929. 862 Fountain Ave is a home located in Lancaster County with nearby schools including Schaeffer Elementary School, Landis Run Intermediate School, and Manheim Township Middle School.

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