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Property Description
This property will be offered at Public Auction on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 @ 6pm. The listing price is the opening bid only and in no way reflects the final sale price. 10% down due at auction, 2% transfer tax to be paid by the purchaser, real estate taxes prorated. This investment property is conveniently located with easy access to Routes 23, 462, 222, and 30, making travel throughout Lancaster County a breeze. The main level features two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a functional eat-in kitchen with a practical layout for everyday living. The second floor offers a spacious open area with versatile potential-ideal for additional living space, a home office, or extra storage. The unfinished basement includes utilities and generous open space, providing even more room for storage or future improvements. The property is also equipped with a one-car garage for added convenience. A great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to add value and make this property their own.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 973 Elm Ave
General
- Price: $100,000
- Taxes: $4,395 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: PALA2087838
- Updated: 5/8/2026
- Added to Site: 6 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - Full Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 2
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Total Spaces: 3
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Basement Garage
Location
- Area: Lancaster Twp (10534)
- Municipality: LANCASTER TWP
- County: LANCASTER
- Driving Directions: Please use GPS
School Information
- School District: School District Of Lancaster
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Hot Water
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Frame
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Garage Access, Unfinished
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Composite, Shingle
- Stories Description: Main
- Square Feet: 1,057
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,057 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,057 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1951
- Year Built Source: Assessor
- Property Condition: Average
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,712
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $94.61
- Assessment Year: 2026
- School Tax: $3,827
- City/TownTax: $287
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $481
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $150,200
- Tax Amount: $4,395
- Tax Year: 2025
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 1057
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Listed by Cavalry Realty LLC, Thomas M Stewart
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Schools
Schools serving 973 Elm Ave
School District:Lancaster School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Smith-Wade-El Elementary School 910 Hamilton Park Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 | PK-5 | 0.4 mi |
Wheatland Middle School 919 Hamilton Park Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Mccaskey Campus 445 North Reservoir Street, Lancaster, PA 17602 | 9-12 | 2.1 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 973 Elm Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/07/2026
Listed
$100,000
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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.
Tax History
Tax History for 973 Elm Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$4,332
9%
$150,200
—
2023
$3,979
—
$150,200
—
2022
$3,979
1%
$150,200
—
2021
$3,921
2%
$150,200
—
2020
$3,859
2%
$150,200
—
2019
$3,777
-22%
$150,200
—
2018
$4,818
48%
$150,200
51%
2017
$3,256
4%
$99,600
—
2016
$3,142
2%
$99,600
—
2015
$3,089
2%
$99,600
—
2014
$3,014
—
$99,600
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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973 Elm Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603 (MLS# PALA2087838) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 973 Elm Avenue is currently listed for $100,000 and was received on May 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 973 Elm Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lancaster? You can browse all Lancaster real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

