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$410,000 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,192 Sq. Ft.
  • 1 Car Garage
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Welcome home to this storybook 1936 brick Tudor tucked into Grandview Heights neighborhood. With 1520 sqft. above grade and an additional 672 sqft. of finished lower level space, this home blends historic character with comfortable everyday living. The main level features original hardwood floors, a stone wood-burning fireplace, and a timeless architectural details that give the home its signature warmth. The kitchen and dining area flow naturally toward the outdoors, where you'll find a fenced-in yard complete with a serene Koi pond - perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Upstairs, you'll find three well appointed bedrooms and a full bath. A standout bonus is the creative attic space, once used as a cigar lounge and recently transformed into a cozy kids' hangout-ideal as a studio, reading nook, or imaginative retreat. The finished lower level offers additional living space with endless potential for media room, home gym, or office. With classic Tudor charm, unique history, and a walkable neighborhood setting, this Grandview Heights gem is ready to welcome its next chapter.

Full Property Details for 959 Helen Ave

General

  • Price: $410,000
  • Taxes: $4,108 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PALA2080630
  • Updated: 12/17/2025
  • Added to Site: 35 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Storage Room, Bathroom 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Lower Floor Baths: 1
  • Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 3

Exterior

  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck(s), Porch(es)

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Spaces: 1
  • Parking Type: Detached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street
  • Garage Description: Additional Storage Area

Location

  • Area: Manheim Twp (10539)
  • Municipality: MANHEIM TWP
  • County: LANCASTER
  • Subdivision: GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS
  • Driving Directions: From 501 S/Lititz Pike. Turn L onto Fordney Rd. Turn R onto Pleasure Rd. Turn R on Grandview Blvd. Turn R on McGrann Blvd. Turn L on Helen Ave. Home is on the L.

School Information

  • School District: Manheim Township

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Ductless/Mini-Split
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Hot Water & Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Tudor
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick, Stucco, Frame, Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Full, Fully Finished
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,192
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 2,192 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 1,520 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Below Grnd: 672 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1936
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Unit Information

Unit 1

  • Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.1
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $269.74
  • Tax w/Assessment: $182,000
  • Tax Amount: $4,108
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Porch Swing, Deck Furniture
  • Inclusions: Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Appliances

Listed by Life Changes Realty Group, Heather Arters

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    Life Changes Realty Group

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Schools serving 959 Helen Ave

School District:Manheim Township School District
NameGradesDistance
Schaeffer School
875 Pleasure Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
K-40.3 mi
Landis Run Intermediate School
25 Blue Streak Boulevard, Lancaster, PA 17601
5-62.9 mi
Manheim Twp Middle School
School Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
7-83.4 mi
Manheim Twp High School
School Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
9-123.3 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 959 Helen Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/12/2025
Listed
$410,000
67.35%
MLS
2/26/2018
Sold
$245,000
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Tax History for 959 Helen Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$4,038
3%
$182,000
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2024
$3,938
4%
$182,000
—
2023
$3,771
—
$182,000
—
2022
$3,771
1%
$182,000
—
2021
$3,728
1%
$182,000
—
2020
$3,686
1%
$182,000
—
2019
$3,651
-18%
$182,000
—
2018
$4,433
28%
$182,000
34%
2017
$3,450
2%
$135,600
—
2016
$3,395
—
$135,600
—
2015
$3,395
2%
$135,600
—
2014
$3,343
—
$135,600
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