$279,000
3 bd|1.5 ba|1,214 sqft
142 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
Listed by Astoria Realty Advisors LLC
For Sale
Listing description
Come see this home that is ready for it's new owners. It is just a block from Lancaster General Hospital on a very low traffic street. The primary bedroom has an en suite bath with walk in tiled shower and glass surround. There is another full bath on the 2nd floor with a laundry. The third floor bedroom has a bright, private feel to it. The main floor has an open floor plan with living, dining, and kitchen all flowing together. There is a half bath off the back of the kitchen. The back yard is fully fenced and low maintenance.
Rooms by level
How the bedrooms and baths are distributed across the floors, as reported by the listing agent.
- Main level1 half bath
- Upper level2 bedrooms · 2 full baths
- Upper level 21 bedroom
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2 full · 1 half
- Living area
- 1,256 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
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
- $215
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2095592
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- School District Of Lancaster
- Days on NookLocal
- 3 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Gas, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Washer/Dryer Stacked
- Flooring
- Carpet, Wood
- Interior features
- Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Carpet, Combination Dining/Living, Floor Plan - Open, Primary Bath(s), Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
- Basement
- Full
- Laundry
- Upper Floor
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- 2+ Access Exits
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation
- Stone
- Windows
- Replacement
- Fencing
- Wood
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Utilities
- Natural Gas Available, Water Available, Sewer Available
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- ROSS
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning
- RES
- Cross street
- New St
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Washer, Dryer, Refrigerator, shelf in primary bedroom
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Listed for sale | $270,000 |
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
$271,000
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 October 2022 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- October 2022 for $276,000
- About $329,354 in today's market
- Current list price
- $270,000
- County assessment implies
- $148,800
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 HOWARD AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | May 2026 | $259,900 | 3/2 | 1,327 | $245,066 |
| 561 BURROWES AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | May 2026 | $267,000 | 3/1 | 1,272 | $254,568 |
| 624 OLIVE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | January 2026 | $267,000 | 3/2 | 1,194 | $274,239 |
| 423 N CHERRY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | July 2026 | $260,000 | 3/1 | 1,204 | $272,368 |
| 20 E LIBERTY ST, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | June 2026 | $265,000 | 3/1 | 1,200 | $265,991 |
| 728 E END AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17602 | December 2025 | $253,000 | 3/1 | 1,266 | $249,866 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| October 2022 | Sold | $276,000 |
| March 2022 | Sold | $127,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,824 (2022 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$54,000 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,669/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,355
- Property taxes
- $235
- Home insurance (est.)
- $79
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: September 19, 2026 at 9:04 AM EDT
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