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Listing description

Welcome to your NEW Lancaster City Home - 542 E Orange. This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect balance of city living and personal space. As you arrive, you’ll notice the large front porch, ideal for relaxing or welcoming guests, and the home’s position set back from the road, adding a touch of privacy. Step inside to find a wide-open entry room, a bright and versatile space that sets the tone for the rest of the home. Fresh updates throughout provide a modern feel while maintaining the home’s character. The main level flows naturally into spacious living and dining areas, with plenty of room for everyday living or entertaining. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer flexibility for sleeping arrangements, work-from-home setups, or extra storage. Located just blocks from the city center, this home puts restaurants, shops, and conveniences right at your fingertips.

Rooms by level

How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.

  1. Main level1 half bath
  2. Upper level4 bedrooms · 1 full bath

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
1 full · 1 half
Living area
1,714 sq ft
Heating
Forced Air
Cooling
Central A/C

Property & construction

Property type
Residential · Detached
Architectural style
Traditional
Year built
1900

Lot & parking

Lot size
0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)

Financial

Price / sq ft
$175
HOA dues
None

Listing details

MLS #
PALA2094016
County
Lancaster County
School district
School District Of Lancaster
Days on NookLocal
2 days

Interior features

Flooring
Luxury Vinyl Plank
Basement
Unfinished
Levels
2
Accessibility
None

Exterior & construction

Construction
Stucco, Masonry
Foundation
Brick/Mortar
Windows
Replacement, Vinyl Clad
View
City

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

Lot & zoning

Zoning
RES

Included in the sale

Possession
Settlement

Price history

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2026Listed 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.

This address was previously listed August 2026 and July 2026 and taken off the market without selling. A new listing restarts the days-on-market clock.

The NookLocal estimate

Estimated value

$286,000

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 June 2024 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.

Last sold
June 2024 for $230,000
About $245,924 in today's market
Current list price
$299,900
County assessment implies
$194,200

Comparable Sales

AddressClosedSale priceBd/BaSqftAdjusted value
131 GARDEN CITY DR, LANCASTER, PA 17602August 2026$299,5004/11,776$255,657
47 RIVERSIDE AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602April 2026$325,0004/11,737$291,204
659 FREMONT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603January 2026$270,0004/11,686$265,685
634 SAINT JOSEPH ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603April 2026$257,0003/11,692$258,303
1120 SAINT JOSEPH ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603August 2026$450,0004/11,850$348,679
14 E FARNUM ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602June 2026$622,0002/21,653$663,113

Sale history

DateEventPrice
June 2024Sold$230,000
June 2020Sold$152,000

From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.

Estimated taxes

Recorded property taxes: $3,842 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).

Estimated monthly payment calculator

$59,980 (20%)
6.43%

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$1,913/mo

Principal & interest
$1,505
Property taxes
$320
Home insurance (est.)
$87

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.

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IDX listings are displayed pursuant to broker of record United Real Estate Strive 212, Frank Ramos, Broker/Owner, PA Broker License RM424345, 1220 Broadcasting Rd, Suite 201, Wyomissing, PA 19610, (610) 372-0212.

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Data last updated: August 22, 2026 at 8:13 AM EDT

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