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Property Description
Welcome to 71 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, located in the charming Prospect Heights neighborhood! This adorable 2-bedroom, 1-bath end-unit brick townhome offers classic character with original hardwood floors and abundant natural light throughout. The foyer opens into a bright and inviting living room and dining area, creating a comfortable space for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen offers practical functionality with a new gas wall oven, newer microwave, and updated kitchen faucet. The unfinished basement provides excellent storage space and includes the washer and dryer, plus convenient walk-out access to the backyard and two off-street parking spaces. The fenced yard and storage shed add extra outdoor functionality-perfect for pets, gardening, or additional storage. A new water heater was installed in 2020. Upstairs, you'll find two comfortable bedrooms and a full bathroom featuring tile flooring and a porcelain sink. The home also includes central air conditioning and natural gas heating for year-round comfort. This home is only a few blocks away from Lafayette Elementary School and there are two parks close by. This move-in ready home is located minutes from downtown Lancaster, shops, and restaurants. This charming Lancaster city home is a great opportunity for a first-time buyer or investor alike. Schedule your private showing today!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 71 Hershey Ave
General
- Sold For: $216,000
- Taxes: $3,540 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Townhouse
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2083948
- Added to Site: 79 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 6
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Dining Area, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Galley, Wood Floors
- Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Gas, Washer
- Flooring: Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Upper: 2
Parking
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Paved Parking
- Parking Type: On Street, Off Street
Location
- Area: Lancaster City (10533)
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- County: LANCASTER
- Subdivision: PROSPECT HEIGHTS
- Driving Directions: If traveling East on Manor St. turn left onto Hershey Ave. and the home will be on the left side of the street. Use GPS.
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
- Elementary School: Lafayette
- Middle School: Wheatland
- High School: McCaskey Campus
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Private/Community Water
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Structure Type: End of Row/Townhouse
- Construction: Brick, Masonry
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Entrance: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Outside Entrance, Unfinished, Windows
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Plaster Walls
- Windows: Replacement
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,479
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 986 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 986 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1954
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,485
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Lot Description: Rear Yard
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $197.77
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,198
- County Tax: $251
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $86,300
- Tax Amount: $3,540
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 986
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Inclusions: All kitchen appliances, washer and dryer
Listed by Realty ONE Group Unlimited, Shirah Layton-Rickard
Sold by Realty ONE Group Unlimited, Juamady Bencosme
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Schools
Schools serving 71 Hershey Ave
School District:Lancaster School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lafayette El School 1000 Fremont Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | PK-5 | 0.3 mi |
Wheatland Middle School 919 Hamilton Park Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 6-8 | 0.4 mi |
Mccaskey Campus 445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 9-12 | 2.2 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 71 Hershey Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/16/2026
Sold
$216,000
10.77%
MLS
3/13/2026
Listed
$195,000
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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.
71 Hershey Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 (MLS# PALA2083948) is a Townhouse property that was sold at $216,000 on April 16, 2026. Want to learn more about 71 Hershey 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.

