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Property Description
Well-maintained and updated 5 BD / 2 BA townhome in Lancaster's sought-after West End, within walking distance of Franklin & Marshall College and all that Lancaster City has to offer. Beautifully renovated while preserving the home's timeless character, featuring original chestnut trim, stained glass windows, wooden pocket doors in the formal living room, soaring 10-foot ceilings, and softwood floors throughout. A charming parlor with a tin ceiling, an impressive three-story main staircase, and a rear staircase off the kitchen add to the home's architectural appeal. Modern updated kitchen and baths blend seamlessly with the historic details. The large fenced backyard creates a private urban oasis. This move-in-ready home offers the perfect combination of character, space, and location.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 443 W James St
General
- Sold For: $395,000
- Taxes: $8,566 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2081804
- Added to Site: 119 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
- Bedrooms Upper: 5
- Bedrooms-Up2: 2
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Balcony, Porch(es)
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: LANCASTER
- Driving Directions: From College Avenue, East on West James St, Home on Left.
- Location Details: Urban
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Composite
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Doors: Double Entry
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
- Square Feet: 2,611
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,611 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,611 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1910
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $158.9
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $5,319
- City/TownTax: $2,639
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $607
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $208,800
- Tax Amount: $8,566
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2611
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty, Karol A Symanowicz
Sold by RE/MAX SmartHub Realty, Ian Matthew Hey
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Schools
Schools serving 443 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 ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 443 W James St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/15/2026
Sold
$395,000
-4.8%
MLS
3/27/2026
Price Reduced
$414,900
-5.68%
MLS
2/13/2026
Price Reduced
$439,900
-4.37%
MLS
1/27/2026
Listed
$460,000
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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.
443 W James Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 (MLS# PALA2081804) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $395,000 on May 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 443 W James 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.

