$175,000
3 bd|1 ba|728 sqft
438 Chambers St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Listed by Top Shelf Real Estate
For Sale
Listing description
Lovingly maintained by the seller since 1997, this adorable home is full of charm and easy living. The inviting open floor plan features real wood floors and a comfortable welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy your morning coffee on the relaxing front porch or head to the fenced backyard for privacy and outdoor enjoyment. A shed provides additional storage, and the property is easy to maintain. Perfectly situated within walking distance of shopping and downtown. With a little freshening up this home will make everyday living a breeze.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 972 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1950
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $187
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2093890
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- School District Of Lancaster
- Days on NookLocal
- 2 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Dryer, Washer
- Flooring
- Vinyl, Wood
- Interior features
- Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors
- Basement
- Full
- Laundry
- Basement
- Levels
- 2
- Accessibility
- None
- Security
- Smoke Detector
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick
- Roof
- Rubber
- Foundation
- Block
- Exterior features
- Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Patio & porch
- Patio(s), Porch(es)
- Windows
- Replacement
- Fencing
- Chain Link
- View
- Street, Trees/Woods
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Oil
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- NONE AVAILABLE
Lot & zoning
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- washer, dryer
- Possession
- Negotiable
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | Listed for sale | $182,000 |
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
$183,000
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.
- Current list price
- $182,000
- County assessment implies
- $159,000
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 HERSHEY AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | April 2026 | $216,000 | 2/1 | 986 | $210,719 |
| 834 WABANK ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | June 2026 | $165,000 | 2/1 | 936 | $170,815 |
| 532 LAFAYETTE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | March 2026 | $130,000 | 2/1 | 928 | $147,584 |
| 732-1/2 MARIETTA AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | May 2026 | $177,000 | 2/1 | 924 | $195,356 |
| 134 LAUREL ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | June 2026 | $195,000 | 2/1 | 1,028 | $197,414 |
| 517 MANOR ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | May 2026 | $170,000 | 2/1 | 902 | $185,390 |
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $3,380 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$36,400 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,248/mo
- Principal & interest
- $914
- Property taxes
- $282
- Home insurance (est.)
- $53
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 22, 2026 at 2:12 AM EDT
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