$299,900
4 bd|1.5 ba|1,714 sqft
542 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Keller Williams Elite
For Sale
Listing description
This is a remodel / rehab project with incredible potential in the highly sought-after Hempfield School District! Whether you are an investor, flipper, or a handy homeowner looking to remodel as you live there and build massive sweat equity for yourself, this property is currently livable and ready for its next chapter. Located at 2232 Marietta Avenue, this traditional 1850 detached residential property offers character, space, and a structurally solid foundation. The interior features a spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout, complete with classic built-ins, an eat-in kitchen, and hardwood flooring. Essential appliances (gas oven/range, dishwasher, and washer/dryer set) ensure immediate functionality. Outside, a private asphalt driveway offers rare, abundant off-street parking for up to eight vehicles, complemented by an outdoor patio and porch area. or MAXIMUM FLEXIBILITY – EXPLORE THE MULTI-UNIT POTENTIAL as the highest and best value! Unlike restrictive residential neighborhoods, this property is uniquely located within the VR (Village Residential) Zone of East Hempfield Township. This flexible zoning classification explicitly permits a mix of housing types, including multi-unit residential structures. Bring your vision to revitalize this into a stunning single-family residence, or explore a highly lucrative conversion into a multi-unit property, or a hosted short-term rental (Airbnb/Vrbo). Buyers are advised to check directly with the East Hempfield Township Zoning Department to verify specific layout, parking, and permitting requirements for their intended use.Don't miss this blank canvas in a historically rich setting—bring your tools and maximize your equity today!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2 full
- Living area
- 1,922 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air, Baseboard - Electric
- Cooling
- Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Detached
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1850
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.25 acres (10,890 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $156
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2094172
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- Hempfield
- Days on NookLocal
- Just listed
Interior features
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer
- Flooring
- Hardwood
- Interior features
- Built-Ins, Kitchen - Eat-In
- Basement
- Poured Concrete, Sump Pump, Unfinished
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
- Security
- Smoke Detector
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Composite, Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Patio & porch
- Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Fencing
- Chain Link
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Natural Gas
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- Off Street, Driveway
- Parking features
- Asphalt Driveway, Private
- Total spaces
- 8
- Driveway spaces
- 8
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Listed for sale | $299,900 |
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
Estimated value
$315,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- July 2016 for $134,000
- County deed record in 2016 dollars; not comparable to today's value.
- Current list price
- $299,900
- County assessment implies
- $280,000
- Est. property taxes at today's rates
- $3,122/yr
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 MARIETTA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | August 2026 | $406,000 | 4/2 | 2,016 | $366,379 |
| 2318 WOOD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | November 2025 | $365,000 | 4/2 | 1,839 | $414,363 |
| 1717 WILSON AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | June 2026 | $425,000 | 3/2 | 1,936 | $375,949 |
| 2336 WOOD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | March 2026 | $340,000 | 3/1 | 1,895 | $336,508 |
| 1605 WILSON AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | August 2026 | $370,000 | 3/2 | 1,844 | $349,584 |
| 825 DARBY LN, LANCASTER, PA 17601 | June 2026 | $405,000 | 4/2 | 1,861 | $363,020 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| July 2016 | Sold | $134,000 |
| August 2015 | Sold | $152,500 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Estimated at current rates
$3,333 / year
≈ $278 per month
MLS shows (2026)
$3,443
-3.2% at current rates
School tax
HEMPFIELD · 19.10 mills (2025-26)
$2,673
County tax
Lancaster County · 3.20 mills (2026)
$448
Municipal tax
As recorded for 2026, varies by municipality
$211
Recomputed from the county assessment ($140,000, 2018 base year) × current millage. School millage is from the latest year certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (2025-26); districts adopt the next year's budgets each June, and we update when the state certifies the statewide file in the fall. Portals typically reprint the recorded 2026 bill. Pennsylvania does not reassess on sale. Estimate only. Verify with Lancaster County before relying on it. Learn more: PA property tax calculator · Common Level Ratio by county.
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$59,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,871/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,505
- Property taxes (current rates)
- $278
- Home insurance (est.)
- $87
Taxes use NookLocal's estimate at current millage rates, not the stale figure 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
Hempfield
- Academic index
- 71.6/100
- Graduation rate
- 94.6%
- PSSA ELA proficient
- 62.4%
- PSSA Math proficient
- 60.2%
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.
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Data last updated: August 23, 2026 at 2:11 PM EDT
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