137 S Duke St

1,544 Sq. Ft.
$278 / Sq. Ft.
1,544
Sq. Ft.
$278
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to 137 S. Duke Street--an exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful updated brick townhome in the heart of sought-after Lancaster. This light filled home blends timeless character with modern comfort, offering 2+Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, and soaring 9-foot ceilings that create an open, inviting feel throughout. A spacious great room flows seemlessly into the stunning kitchen and breakfast area, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island, custom soft-close...Welcome to 137 S. Duke Street--an exceptional opportunity to own a beautiful updated brick townhome in the heart of sought-after Lancaster. This light filled home blends timeless character with modern comfort, offering 2+Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, and soaring 9-foot ceilings that create an open, inviting feel throughout. A spacious great room flows seemlessly into the stunning kitchen and breakfast area, featuring quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a large center island, custom soft-close cabinetry, and two pantries--perfect for both everyday living and entertaining. The adjoining large breakfast rooms overlooks your private terraced garden, a rare city retreat with multiple seating areas beneath a magnificent 200-year old Chinese Elm. The garden path leads to your private, oversized one-car garage. Upstairs, a versatile loft offers flexible space for a home office or additional bedroom that can easily be finished into a 3rd bedroom with potential for additional full bath. There's also a beautifully renovated hall bath featuring a double vanity and glass walk-in shower, convenient laundry room, large linen closet, and a bright, airy primary bedroom. A dedicated study provides the perfect work-from-home retreat and offers access access to the third floor, where you'll find a spacious second bedroom with exposed brick and dormers windows, adding charm and character. Additional highlights include a dry-locked lower level with abundant storage, cedar closet, and a radon system already in place. Located just blocks from Penn Square, Central Market, Southern Market, and the Fulton Theatre, this home offers the very best of Lancaster city living--where historic charm meets everyday convenience. Schedule your private showing today to experience the charm, lifestyle, and unmatched ofpopular Old Town Lancaster this home uniquely offers.
  1. Listed by Marilyn R Berger Shank • Keller Williams Elite
    P: (717)-468-0407 mbergshankrealtor@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Amy Harris • Keller Williams Elite
    P: (717)-224-0058 amy.harris.realty@gmail.com

Property Details for 137 South Duke Street

Tax ID Number
333-74840-0-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Interior Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 04/24/2026 04:48 PM

Property Details for 137 South Duke Street

StatusClosed
MLS #PALA2083976
Days on Market8
Taxes$9,325 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF
CountyLancaster County

Location

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Building Information for 137 South Duke Street

Stories-Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,614 SF

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Property Information for 137 South Duke Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
  • School District County ID: 300200397286
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MCCASKEY H.S. (LANCASTER PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LANCASTER
  • MLS Area: Lancaster City (10533)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Association / Community Info
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $227,300
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $661
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $193,500
  • City Town Tax: $2,873
  • Land Assessed Value: $33,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 113
  • Historic: Yes
  • Historic Designation ID: HARB
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $5,791
  • School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Upper Level 2
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 0
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Study, Laundry, Office, Storage Room, Utility Room, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1, Upper 2
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Island
Room 3
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 2
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 8
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Study
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 12
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 13
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cedar Lined Closet
Room 14
  • Room Type: Utility Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 15
  • Room Type: Storage Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,544.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Fencing: Wood
  • Location Type: Downtown
  • Parcel ID: 4057517
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Baseboard - Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Cable
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.lancasterberger.com

Property History for 137 South Duke Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 24, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2083976

$429,000
Mar 21, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2083976

Mar 20, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2083976

$419,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/24/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2083976

$429,000
03/21/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2083976

03/20/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2083976

$419,900

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Public Records for 137 South Duke Street

Taxable ValueLand$33,800Additions$193,500Total$227,300
Tax Record2026$9,392 ($783 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,544 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,544 SqFtStories3Lot Size2,614 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900ZoningR3CountyLANCASTERAPN333-74840-0-0000

Schools near 137 South Duke Street

This home is within Lancaster School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 6 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
King El School
PublicPK to 5

Reynolds Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mccaskey Campus
Public9 to 12

Phoenix Academy
Public6 to 12

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