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Property Description
Brimming with character and ready for your personal touch, this spacious 3-bedroom, 1-bath row home offers a fantastic opportunity to own in the heart of Lancaster City. With four levels of flexible living space and vintage architectural details throughout, this home is perfect for buyers looking to invest, renovate, or create their dream home from a solid foundation. Step through the covered front porch and into the main level, where you're greeted by a traditional living and dining room layout, featuring hardwood floors, oversized windows, original millwork, and a striking staircase with detailed woodwork. The kitchen, located at the rear of the home, includes ample cabinetry, a gas range, vintage tile backsplash, and a convenient walk-out to the private rear yard. A stacked washer and dryer are thoughtfully integrated into the kitchen area for added practicality. Upstairs, the second floor hosts three generously sized bedrooms and a full bath with updated tile work, soaking tub, and classic finishes. The third floor offers a full-sized walk-up attic with significant potential for a fourth bedroom, studio, or bonus space, depending on your vision. Down below, a large unfinished basement provides excellent storage or workshop options. With 1,742 sq ft of interior space across four levels, efficient gas heating, charming cast iron radiators and a walkable city location near parks, markets, and public transit, this home is rich in potential, unique character, and full of possibilities. Whether you're a first-time buyer, investor, or renovator, this property offers a fantastic canvas in a vibrant, historic neighborhood.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 524 Howard Ave
General
- Sold For: $170,000
- Taxes: $2,445 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2078510
- Added to Site: 66 day(s) ago
Interior
- Flooring: Hardwood, Vinyl, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Parking
- Parking Type: On Street
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: LANCASTER
- Subdivision: CITY OF LANCASTER
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Radiator, Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Straight Thru, Traditional
- Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished
- Foundation: Stone
- Stories Description: Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,485
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 1,485 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,485 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1880
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,742
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $114.41
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $1,518
- City/TownTax: $753
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $173
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $59,600
- Tax Amount: $2,445
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1485
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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Schools
Schools serving 524 Howard Ave
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 |
Jackson Middle School 431 South Ann Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 6-8 | 0.6 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 524 Howard Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/05/2025
Sold
$170,000
0.06%
MLS
11/11/2025
Listed
$169,900
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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.
524 Howard Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602 (MLS# PALA2078510) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $170,000 on December 05, 2025. This property was sold by Wendell Huyard Team from our Lancaster Office.Want to learn more about 524 Howard Avenue? 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.


