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Property Description
Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Old Town Lancaster. This beautifully renovated historic end-unit townhome offers the rare combination of character, space, and modern comfort-just steps from everything downtown has to offer. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and soaring 9-foot ceilings, the home feels light, open, and inviting from the moment you arrive. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, it's truly move-in ready, allowing you to simply unpack and enjoy. Timeless details shine throughout: gorgeous wood floors, classic brick flooring, exposed brick accents, transom windows, and original glass doorknobs, all seamlessly paired with today's finishes. The oversized great room-spacious enough to accommodate a baby grand piano-creates a stunning backdrop for entertaining or everyday living. The beautifully updated kitchen and breakfast room are both stylish and functional, featuring leathered granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a central island, and plenty of space to gather. Gorgeous primary suite features wood floors, wall of built-ins, and a stunning ensuite bath with glass walk in shower. Two additional bedrooms-one with a balcony, beautiful hall bath, and convenient laundry room complete the second floor. The newly finished lower-level bonus room offers flexible space for a home office, gym, or media room. Recent upgrades including new windows, a smart thermostat, new hot water heater, and new appliances provide peace of mind and modern efficiency. An attached private garage-a rare find in Old Town and Lancaster City-adds even more convenience. Step outside to your own private outdoor retreat: a charming front porch and a secluded backyard brick terrace, thoughtfully landscaped with peonies, azaleas, hydrangeas, roses, camellia, dogwood, and a Japanese maple-perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. All of this just one to two blocks from Penn Square, Central Market, Southern Market, and the Fulton Theatre, offering the perfect blend of convenient city living and historic neighborhood charm with tree lined streets and brick sidewalks. Homes like this are rarely available. Schedule your showing today and experience the very best of Old Town Lancaster living.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 139 S Duke St
General
- Sold For: $450,000
- Taxes: $6,221 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2082604
- Added to Site: 62 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Window Treatments, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Kitchen - Island
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Shared Amenities: None
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: LANCASTER
- Subdivision: OLD TOWN
- Driving Directions: Follow Lititz Pike South towards downtown Lancaster City. Lititz Pike becomes Duke Street as you enter Lancaster City. 139 S Duke St will be on your left once you arrive in OLD TOWN.
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
- High School: McCaskey Campus
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Stucco, Stick Built
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Poured Concrete, Full, Partially Finished
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle, Composite, Rubber
- Windows: Storm
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,178
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,560 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,400 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 160 Sq. Ft.
- Unfin. Above Grnd: 500 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1900
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Excellent
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Fencing (Description): Other, Board
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $335.64
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $3,786
- City/TownTax: $1,934
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $500
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $258,800
- Tax Amount: $6,221
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: Kitchen refrigerator
Listed by Keller Williams Elite, Marilyn R Berger Shank and Keller Williams Elite, Amy Harris
Sold by Keller Williams Elite, Carissa M Garpstas
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Schools
Schools serving 139 S Duke St
School District:Lancaster School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
King El School 466 Rockland Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Lincoln Middle School 1001 Lehigh Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 6-8 | 1.2 mi |
Mccaskey Campus 445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 9-12 | 1.1 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 139 S Duke St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
3/11/2026
Sold
$450,000
-4.23%
MLS
2/07/2026
Listed
$469,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
139 S Duke Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 (MLS# PALA2082604) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $450,000 on March 11, 2026. Want to learn more about 139 S Duke Street? Do you have questions about finding other Townhouse real estate for sale in Lancaster? You can browse all Lancaster real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

