This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/15
$139,000 Sale Pending
This is a carousel with tiles that activate property listing cards. Use the previous and next buttons to navigate.
1/15
Property Description
Investor opportunity in a convenient Lancaster City location! Located just minutes from downtown Lancaster, 39 W. Farnum St. offers great potential for the right buyer. This spacious property is in need of a full renovation, making it an ideal project for investors, contractors, or buyers looking for their next fix-and-flip opportunity. With generous interior space and a convenient location close to restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and major commuter routes, the possibilities are here to restore and re-imagine this property. Property will require lead abatement as required by Lancaster City. Bring your vision and unlock the potential of this Lancaster City investment opportunity!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 39 W Farnum St
General
- Price: $139,000
- Taxes: $2,260 (2026)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2088418
- Updated: 5/21/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 4
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: LANCASTER
- Driving Directions: 39 W. Farnum St, Lancaster
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Shingle
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 1,564
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,564 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,564 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1886
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $88.87
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $1,394
- City/TownTax: $691
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $175
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $54,700
- Tax Amount: $2,260
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Hostetter Realty LLC, Jacob Beiler
Get Pre-Approved Today
Schools
Schools serving 39 W Farnum St
School District:Lancaster School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carter And Macrae El School 251 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | PK-5 | 0.1 mi |
Reynolds Middle School 605 West Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 6-8 | 0.8 mi |
Mccaskey Campus 445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 39 W Farnum St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/18/2026
Listed
$139,000
-91.45%
MLS
3/11/2022
Sold
$1,625,000
—
Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 39 W Farnum St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,164
6%
$54,700
—
2023
$2,039
—
$54,700
—
2022
$2,039
1%
$54,700
—
2021
$2,018
1%
$54,700
—
2020
$1,996
2%
$54,700
—
2019
$1,966
-14%
$54,700
—
2018
$2,290
18%
$54,700
30%
2017
$1,934
2%
$42,100
—
2016
$1,893
-42%
$42,100
-42%
2015
$3,239
4%
$72,900
—
2014
$3,113
—
$72,900
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Estimate the Cost
Estimate the Cost for 39 W Farnum St
39 W Farnum Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (MLS# PALA2088418) is a Townhouse property with 4 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 39 W Farnum Street is currently listed for $139,000 and was received on May 18, 2026. Want to learn more about 39 W Farnum 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.

