$229,900
3 bd|1 ba|1,405 sqft
1259 High St, Lancaster, PA 17603
Listed by Life Changes Realty Group
For Sale
Listing description
Move-in ready and within walking distance to downtown Lancaster, this home offers the perfect combination of modern updates, functional living space, and a convenient location, complete with a private, fenced backyard. The main level welcomes you with new hardwood floors, a beautifully refinished open staircase and banister, 9-foot ceilings, new recessed lighting, abundant natural light, fresh paint, and an inviting open layout with spacious living and dining areas. The stunning new kitchen showcases white soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, a center island with seating, a tiled backsplash, newer appliances, natural gas cooking, a dishwasher, and a large single-bowl sink. Hardwood flooring continues throughout the second-floor hallway, leading to three spacious bedrooms, a convenient second-floor laundry area, and an impressive oversized bathroom featuring a double vanity, tiled floors, a beautifully tiled shower, a soaking tub, and a smart mirror. The large, usable basement provides excellent storage or future finishing potential and includes a newer natural gas furnace, updated central air, an upgraded electric panel, and a newer water heater. Priced to sell! Showings begin at the Open House this Sunday from 12:00–4:00 PM, or contact us today to schedule your private tour.
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 21 bedroom
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 1 full
- Living area
- 1,236 sq ft
- Heating
- Forced Air
- Cooling
- Central A/C
Property & construction
- Property type
- Residential · Interior Row/Townhouse
- Architectural style
- Traditional
- Year built
- 1909
Lot & parking
- Lot size
- 0.04 acres (1,742 sq ft)
Financial
- Price / sq ft
- $176
- HOA dues
- None
Listing details
- MLS #
- PALA2093000
- County
- Lancaster County
- School district
- School District Of Lancaster
- Days on NookLocal
- 20 days
Interior features
- Appliances
- Microwave, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Flooring
- Hardwood, Ceramic Tile
- Basement
- Full
- Laundry
- Upper Floor
- Levels
- 2.5
- Accessibility
- Other
Exterior & construction
- Construction
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof
- Architectural Shingle
- Foundation
- Stone
- Windows
- Replacement
Systems & utilities
- Heating fuel
- Natural Gas
- Cooling fuel
- Electric
- Hot water
- Electric
- Water source
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Parking
- Parking
- On Street
Community
- Subdivision
- CABBAGE HILL
Lot & zoning
- Lot dimensions
- 0.00 x 0.00
- Zoning
- RESIDENTIAL
Included in the sale
- Inclusions
- Washer, Dryer, Kitchen Refrigerator
- Possession
- Settlement
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Price reduced | $217,900 |
| — | Price reduced | $219,900 |
| Aug 2, 2026 | Listed for sale | $224,900 |
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 July 2026 and taken off the market without selling. A new listing restarts the days-on-market clock.
The NookLocal estimate
Estimated value
$148,000
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 May 2024 sale grown with the local market, weighted toward the current asking price.
- Last sold
- May 2024 for $80,000
- About $85,539 in today's market
- Current list price
- $217,900
- County assessment implies
- $99,400
Comparable Sales
| Address | Closed | Sale price | Bd/Ba | Sqft | Adjusted value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 813 FREMONT ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | June 2026 | $231,000 | 3/1 | 1,234 | $213,754 |
| 837 PRANGLEY AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | July 2026 | $189,000 | 3/1 | 1,240 | $183,769 |
| 61 HERSHEY AVE, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | August 2026 | $190,000 | 3/1 | 1,241 | $178,523 |
| 504 S PRINCE ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | June 2026 | $155,000 | 3/1 | 1,250 | $159,919 |
| 635 1ST ST, LANCASTER, PA 17603 | May 2026 | $196,000 | 3/1 | 1,208 | $201,984 |
| 65 WISE AVE., LANCASTER, PA 17603 | July 2026 | $195,900 | 3/1 | 1,280 | $181,926 |
Sale history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Sold | $80,000 |
From closed MLS and county deed records. Earlier transactions may exist.
Estimated taxes
Recorded property taxes: $2,054 (2026 bill as recorded in the MLS).
Estimated monthly payment calculator
$43,580 (20%)
6.43%
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$1,329/mo
- Principal & interest
- $1,094
- Property taxes
- $171
- 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 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM EDT
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