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Property Description
Prime 2-Unit Property in Highly Desirable Chestnut Hill, Lancaster! This versatile duplex is just minutes from downtown Lancaster, Lancaster General Hospital, Franklin & Marshall College, and steps from public transportation. Also nearby: Clipper Magazine Stadium, home of the Lancaster Barnstormers, plus a wide range of popular dining spots, cafés, and boutique shops. Live in one unit and rent the other-perfect for house hacking or investment. One unit is vacant with qualified tenant applicants available; the other is occupied by a new tenant under professional property management. Separate entrances and utilities, with a solid rental history in a high-demand neighborhood. Estimated total living area: approx. 2,200 sq ft above grade and approx. 880 sq ft of finished space below grade. All square footage figures are estimates and should be independently verified by buyers. Don't miss this opportunity to own a turn-key property in one of Lancaster's most walkable and vibrant communities. Schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 402 W James St
General
- Sold For: $373,000
- Taxes: $6,726 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2073614
- Added to Site: 175 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 14
- Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood, Wood
- Appliances: ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile
Rooms
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Basement
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: Lancaster
- Development Name: Chestnut Hill
- Subdivision: Chestnut Hill
- Cross Streets: N Charlotte St & W James St
- Driving Directions: From Route 30, take the Fruitville Pike/PA-72 exit and head south toward downtown Lancaster. Continue onto N Prince Street, then turn right onto W James Street. Property will be on the right at 402 W James St, just minutes from Lancaster General Hospital, Franklin & Marshall College, and downtown amenities.
- Direction Faces: North
- Location Details: Corner Lot/Unit
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
- Elementary School: Ross
- Middle School: McCaskey
- High School: McCaskey H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan, Wall Unit
- Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
- Heating Fuel: Electric
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV, Electric Available, Natural Gas Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Traditional, Side-by-Side
- Architectural Style: Traditional, Side-by-Side
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Construction: Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Heated, Windows
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Vinyl Clad
- Doors: Double Entry
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 3,080
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 3,080 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,200 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1925
- Year Built Source: Estimated
- Property Condition: Good, Very Good
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
- 1 Bedroom Units: 1
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
- Bedrooms: 1
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 2
- Bedrooms: 4
Lot Features
- Property View: City
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Dimensions: 20 x 58 (buyer agent to verify)
- Lot Features: Rear Yard
- Zoning: 100 - RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $149.95
- Operating Expenses: $9,424
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $4,083
- County Tax: $494
- Tax w/Assessment: $170,000
- Tax Amount: $6,726
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Owner Pays: Sewer, Sewer Maintenance, Taxes - Real Estate, Trash Collection, Water, Repairs, Management, Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Accounting/Legal
- Landlord Pays: Sewer, Sewer Maintenance, Taxes - Real Estate, Trash Collection, Water, Repairs, Management, Insurance, Common Area Maintenance, Accounting/Legal
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 3080
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Keller Williams Keystone Realty, Ben Fernandez
Sold by Realty ONE Group Unlimited, Joseph Kyle Heller
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Schools
Schools serving 402 W James St
School District:Lancaster School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Thomas Wharton El School 705 North Mary Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | K-5 | 0.2 mi |
Reynolds Middle School 605 West Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Mccaskey Campus 445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 9-12 | 1.3 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 402 W James St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/12/2025
Sold
$373,000
13.06%
MLS
7/26/2025
Listed
$329,900
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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.
402 W James Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (MLS# PALA2073614) is a Duplex property that was sold at $373,000 on September 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 402 W James 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.

