$269,900
3 bd|1 ba|1,260 sqft
538 Hamilton St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Hometowne Realty Professionals LLC
For Sale
Listing description
WELCOME HOME to this well maintained, updated, and spacious Northeast Lancaster City townhome within walking distance to city restaurants, shopping and LGH campus! Original wood floors cover living room and dining area. Charming crown molding throughout 1st and 2nd floors. The updated eat-in kitchen boasts newer cabinetry, granite counters, tile backsplash and stainless appliances. With 4 total bedrooms, there's space to convert one to either a future primary bath and/or walk-in closet. The updated bath has ceramic tile floor, newer vanity and tub/shower. Enjoy outdoor living on the covered front porch, or rear patio with private fenced yard. Newer roof(2021), HVAC(2021), and central air(2022) plus efficient natural gas heat -- MUST SEE!
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level3 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level 21 bedroom
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,303 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1900
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.03 acres (1,307 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $211
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2096790
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- School District Of Lancaster
- Days on NookLocal
- 8 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring
- Carpet, Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Basement
- Full, Interior Access, Outside Entrance, Unfinished
- Laundry
- Lower Floor
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- None
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Composite, Rubber, Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Exterior features
- Exterior Lighting, Sidewalks
- Patio & porch
- Porch(es), Roof, Patio(s)
- Windows
- Replacement, Screens
- Fencing
- Board, Chain Link
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- LANCASTER NORTHEAST
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000 |
Price changes are tracked from when NookLocal first indexed this listing; earlier history may not appear. Tax & assessment details are in the section below.
The NookLocal estimate
$265,000
Below the asking price by 4%.
Automated estimate, not an appraisal.
This home's sale history
- Sold June 2022$240,000
- Sold August 2020$180,000
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $3,461 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$55,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,749/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,380
- Property taxes
- $288
- Home insurance (est.)
- $80
Taxes use the amount recorded on the MLS. The default rate is the average 30-year rate as of July 2026; insurance is estimated at 0.35% of the price per year. Below 20% down, lenders usually add mortgage insurance, which this estimate doesn't include. Estimate only; verify before relying on it.
Area statistics
School district
School District Of Lancaster
2025 PA state assessments (PSSA / Keystone) and graduation data. The index measures student outcomes, not school effectiveness, and is not adjusted for demographics. Districts serve all residents; verify enrollment boundaries with the district.
Safety data
Lancaster County crime & safety numbers →
County figures from FBI and Pennsylvania source data.
Property taxes
Lancaster County taxes, explained →
Millage, the Common Level Ratio, and what changes after you buy.
Map location
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Data last updated: October 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM EDT
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