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  • Active
  • Townhouse
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Full Bath
  • 1,269 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 2 days ago
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Located just two blocks from Penn Square, 218 W Chestnut Street offers the character of a classic Lancaster City home with an updated interior. Exposed brick, original hardwood floors and an exposed wood ceiling in the living room add warmth and character throughout. The kitchen features marble countertops and stainless steel appliances. The first floor includes a comfortable living room, kitchen and half bath. Upstairs, the second floor offers two spacious bedrooms, a full bath and access to a large rear deck. The third floor provides an additional large bedroom with exposed brick and plenty of natural light. Off-street parking for one vehicle is located behind the home, with a public parking garage conveniently located across the street. Enjoy being within walking distance of Central Market, restaurants, cafés, shops and everything downtown Lancaster has to offer.

Full Property Details for 218 W Chestnut St

General

  • Price: $495,900
  • Taxes: $6,760 (2026)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Townhouse
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PALA2094924
  • Updated: 9/21/2026
  • Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 6

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3
  • Bedrooms-Up2: 1

Parking

  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Parking Type: Off Street

Location

  • Area: Lancaster City (10533)
  • Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
  • County: LANCASTER
  • Driving Directions: GPS

School Information

  • School District: School District Of Lancaster

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Construction: Brick, Masonry
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
  • Square Feet: 1,269
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 1,269 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,269 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1860
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.02
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 871
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $390.78
  • Assessment Year: 2026
  • School Tax: $4,241
  • City/TownTax: $2,010
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $509
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $159,000
  • Tax Amount: $6,760
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1269

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  • Ownership: Fee Simple
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Schools serving 218 W Chestnut St

School District:Lancaster School District
NameGradesDistance
Fulton El School, Lancaster, PA
225 West Orange Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
PK-50.1 mi
Reynolds Middle School
605 West Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603
6-80.5 mi
Mccaskey Campus
445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
9-121.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 218 W Chestnut St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
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9/21/2026
Listed
$495,900
608.43%
MLS
7/29/2016
Sold
$70,000
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Tax History for 218 W Chestnut St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,358
1%
$159,000
—
2024
$6,292
6%
$159,000
—
2023
$5,928
—
$159,000
—
2022
$5,928
1%
$159,000
—
2021
$5,866
1%
$159,000
—
2020
$5,801
2%
$159,000
—
2019
$5,714
33%
$159,000
55%
2018
$4,296
78%
$102,600
96%
2017
$2,407
2%
$52,400
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2016
$2,356
1%
$52,400
—
2015
$2,328
4%
$52,400
—
2014
$2,237
—
$52,400
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218 W Chestnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (MLS# PALA2094924) is a Townhouse property with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 218 W Chestnut Street is currently listed for $495,900 and was received on September 21, 2026. This property is listed by Wendell Huyard Team from our Lancaster Office.Want to learn more about 218 W Chestnut 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.

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