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Property Description
Welcome home to this stunning historic 2-unit investment opportunity in downtown Lancaster. This spacious and well-maintained duplex is a fantastic investment or an ideal home for you to live in one apartment and rent the second. In the heart of Lancaster's Historic District this property offers incredible income potential, with each vacant unit projected to rent for $2,000 per month-totaling $4,000 in monthly income. It also features separate utilities and off-street parking for two vehicles. Experience the grandeur of the 3- story front apartment as you step into the welcoming foyer. The first-floor living room, perfect for entertaining, boasts gleaming hardwood floors and natural light, creating a warm and inviting space. A hardwood staircase, protected by carpeted steps, leads to three bedrooms and three full baths. The rear apartment has a private entrance on East Grant Street and offers outdoor living with a private fenced-in backyard. The entrance leads to a bright, window-lined, living room, with built-in bookshelves for a cozy library nook. This unit features a formal dining room, updated kitchen as well as three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Throughout both apartments, contemporary renovations enhance the home's character, including electrical upgrades with dimmer switches for customized lighting. Each unit has its own furnace, hot water heater, electric meter, and washer/dryer hook-up for efficiency and independence. Nestled in a vibrant, predominantly owner-occupied neighborhood, this home is within walking distance to Musser Park, Central and Southern Markets, galleries, the Fulton, many great restaurants, brew pubs, and coffee shops. This property is a rare find with its prime location, contemporary updates and income-generating potential. It also offers the flexibility to be easily converted back to a single-family home. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of Lancaster's rich history -- schedule your private showing today.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 23 N Shippen St
General
- Sold For: $400,000
- Taxes: $9,694 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2066864
- Added to Site: 319 day(s) ago
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Type: Off Street
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: Lancaster
- Cross Streets: East Ross
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
- Elementary School: Wickersham E.S.
- Middle School: Lincoln M.S.
- High School: McCaskey H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric, Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 3,349
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 3,349 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 3,349 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
- 3 Bedroom Units: 2
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
- Bedrooms: 3
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 2
- Bedrooms: 3
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning: 114 RES: 2 FAM DWLG
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $134.37
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,884
- City/TownTax: $3,096
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $713
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $245,000
- Tax Amount: $9,694
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Owner Pays: Sewer, Water, Trash Collection
- Landlord Pays: Sewer, Water, Trash Collection
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3349
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Keller Williams of Central PA, Judah Hoover
Sold by Real of Pennsylvania, Collin Michael Boyer
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Schools
Schools serving 23 N Shippen St
School District:Lancaster School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wickersham El School 401 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | PK-5 | 0.7 mi |
Lincoln Middle School 1001 Lehigh Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 6-8 | 0.9 mi |
Mccaskey Campus 445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 9-12 | 0.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 23 N Shippen St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/06/2025
Sold
$400,000
-11.11%
MLS
4/10/2025
Listed
$450,000
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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.
23 N Shippen Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 (MLS# PALA2066864) is a Duplex property that was sold at $400,000 on June 06, 2025. Want to learn more about 23 N Shippen Street? Do you have questions about finding other Duplex real estate for sale in Lancaster? You can browse all Lancaster real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

