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Property Description
Opportunity Awaits in Lancaster City's SoWe Neighborhood! Whether you're looking to grow your investment portfolio or explore a smart house-hack opportunity, 442 Poplar St delivers. This remodeled 2-unit property features updated kitchens and bathrooms, new flooring, fresh paint, replacement windows, and separate water heaters installed within the last two years. Each unit is equipped with its own laundry, offering added convenience for tenants or owners. Both also benefit from brand new drain lines, upgraded plumbing, and modern electric panels and cables. The second-floor apartment features a newer gas furnace and ductwork, ready for central air installation if desired. A rare bonus in the city: a detached garage-perfect for your own use or as extra income through rental. Enjoy stunning views of St. Joseph's Church right outside your front door, and walk to Penn Square, Central Market, and countless shops, cafes, and restaurants in minutes. Don't miss this turnkey gem in a vibrant community-schedule your showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 442 Poplar St
General
- Sold For: $325,000
- Taxes: $2,168 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Duplex
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2069314
- Added to Site: 215 day(s) ago
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 1
- Parking Type: Detached Garage, On Street
- Garage Description: Garage - Rear Entry, Garage Door Opener
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: Lancaster
- Development Name: South West Lancaster
- Subdivision: South West Lancaster
- Cross Streets: E Filbert St
- Driving Directions: Use GPS or Map application
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
- Elementary School: Carter and Macrae
- High School: McCaskey H.S.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- 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: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 1,984
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,984 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,984 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1890
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Unit Information
- Other Units: Unit 1, Unit 2
- 2 Bedroom Units: 1
- 3 Bedroom Units: 1
Unit 1
- Unit Description: Unit 1
- Bedrooms: 2
Unit 2
- Unit Description: Unit 2
- Bedrooms: 3
Lot Features
- Property View: Street
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 2,178
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
- Lot Features: Level
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Level
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $161.24
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,316
- City/TownTax: $692
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $159
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $54,800
- Tax Amount: $2,168
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Owner Pays: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
- Landlord Pays: Water, Sewer, Trash Collection
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1984
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: Unit 1: Tenant owned property, washer/dryer are tenant owned. Unit 2: Staging accessories.
- Inclusions: Unit 1: All kitchen appliances. Unit 2: All kitchen appliances, washer, dryer. Hardgoods aka big furniture such as couch, tables, consoles, mattresses and frames are available for purchase.
Listed by Keller Williams Elite, Carissa M Garpstas and Keller Williams Elite, Matthew Joseph Koch
Sold by Stoltzfus Realty, Mike Lapp
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Schools
Schools serving 442 Poplar St
School District:Lancaster School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Carter And Macrae El School 251 South Prince Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | PK-5 | 0.2 mi |
Reynolds Middle School 605 West Walnut Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 6-8 | 0.7 mi |
Mccaskey Campus 445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 9-12 | 1.4 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 442 Poplar St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/29/2025
Sold
$325,000
1.59%
MLS
6/16/2025
Listed
$319,900
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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.
442 Poplar Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (MLS# PALA2069314) is a Duplex property that was sold at $325,000 on July 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 442 Poplar 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.

