$239,900
3 bd|2 ba|1,371 sqft
86 Chesapeake St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by LPT Realty, LLC
For Sale1 of 19
Listing description
Welcome to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home located in the heart of Lancaster City! This beautifully maintained property combines classic city charm with modern updates. Enjoy an inviting living room filled with natural light, a spacious dining area, and a well-equipped kitchen with plenty of cabinet space. Upstairs, you’ll find three comfortable bedrooms and a full bath. The private backyard is perfect for entertaining or relaxing outdoors. Conveniently located near downtown shops, restaurants, and parks — this home offers the best of Lancaster living!
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,520 sq ft
- Heating
- 90% Forced Air
- Cooling
- Multi Units
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · End of Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Colonial
- Year built
- 1840
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.05 acres (2,178 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $161
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2078054
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- School District Of Lancaster
- Days on market
- 266 days
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | Listed for sale | $244,900 |
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
$229,000
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 January 2024 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- January 2024 for $181,500
- About $203,487 in today's market
- Current list price
- $244,900
- County assessment implies
- $83,600
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 224 FAIRVIEW AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | March 2026 | $208,000 | 3/1 | 1,488 | $182,106 |
| 619 1ST ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | December 2025 | $187,000 | 3/1 | 1,533 | $176,229 |
| 825 S PEARL ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | April 2026 | $275,000 | 3/2 | 1,539 | $227,335 |
| 617 SAINT JOSEPH ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | June 2026 | $235,000 | 3/1 | 1,420 | $238,767 |
| 519 3RD ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | May 2026 | $215,000 | 3/1 | 1,636 | $183,013 |
| 437 LANCASTER AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | May 2026 | $205,000 | 3/1 | 1,476 | $198,023 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| January 2024 | Sold | $181,500 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $1,714 (2025 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$48,980 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,444/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,229
- Property taxes
- $143
- Home insurance (est.)
- $71
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 →
FBI and Pennsylvania source data, presented without spin.
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: July 8, 2026 at 2:41 PM EDT
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