$239,000
3 bd|1 ba|1,008 sqft
342 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
For Sale
Listing description
Welcome to 236 Howard Ave! This 3 bed 1 bath townhome combines an affordable price with turnkey living in a great part of Lancaster City. Walk into the living room and notice the vinyl plank flooring, painted walls, and vinyl window allowing plenty of natural light. The dining room has a new light fixture and the kitchen has numerous upgrades including new Shakir cabinets, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a butcher block countertop. Upstairs the spacious master bedroom has gorgeous hardwood floors. The bathroom has been remodeled to include tiled flooring, a double vanity, and a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower. There is another bedroom floor with hardwood on the 2nd floor that could be used as a kids room or office space. The 3rd floor has 2 more bedrooms that have new carpet and light fixtures. The secluded backyard is perfect for enjoying warm summer nights in the city! Don't miss your opportunity to own this remodeled gem just blocks from Central Lancaster including Central Market, Fulton Theatre, and numerous coffee shops and restaurants. Schedule your showing today!
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Upper level2 bedrooms · 1 full bath
- Upper level 22 bedrooms
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,116 sq ft
- Heating
- Radiator
- Cooling
- None
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1880
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.02 acres (871 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $197
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2092914
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- School District Of Lancaster
- Days on NookLocal
- 22 days
Interior features
- Basement
- Full
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- 2+ Access Exits
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation
- Stone
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Oil
- Cooling fuel
- None
- Hot water
- Oil
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
- Parking features
- Paved Parking
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Listed for sale | $220,000 |
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
Estimated value
$199,000
Automated estimate, not an appraisal. Sale records through July 2026.
About this estimate
Based on 10 comparable sales nearby, the Lancaster County assessment ratio, and this home's own December 2024 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- December 2024 for $145,000
- About $153,383 in today's market
- Current list price
- $220,000
- County assessment implies
- $86,800
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 527 LOCUST ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | March 2026 | $170,000 | 4/1 | 1,158 | $162,331 |
| 311 BEAVER ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | April 2026 | $150,000 | 4/1 | 1,125 | $142,146 |
| 225 DAUPHIN ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | April 2026 | $150,000 | 3/1 | 1,149 | $142,657 |
| 819 E MARION ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | April 2026 | $210,000 | 4/1 | 1,232 | $187,984 |
| 742 E FULTON ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | February 2026 | $205,000 | 3/1 | 1,068 | $205,099 |
| 717 E WALNUT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | April 2026 | $284,900 | 3/1 | 1,170 | $239,145 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| December 2024 | Sold | $145,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $1,845 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$44,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,322/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,104
- Property taxes
- $154
- Home insurance (est.)
- $64
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: August 20, 2026 at 8:15 PM EDT
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