139 S Duke St

1,560 Sq. Ft.
$301 / Sq. Ft.
1,560
Sq. Ft.
$301
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Old Town Lancaster. This beautifully renovated historic end-unit townhome offers the rare combination of character, space, and modern comfort—just steps from everything downtown has to offer. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and soaring 9-foot ceilings, the home feels light, open, and inviting from the moment you arrive. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, it’s truly move-in ready, allowing you to simply unpack and enjoy. Timeless details shine throughout:...Welcome to your dream home in the heart of Old Town Lancaster. This beautifully renovated historic end-unit townhome offers the rare combination of character, space, and modern comfort—just steps from everything downtown has to offer. With 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and soaring 9-foot ceilings, the home feels light, open, and inviting from the moment you arrive. Thoughtfully updated from top to bottom, it’s truly move-in ready, allowing you to simply unpack and enjoy. Timeless details shine throughout: gorgeous wood floors, classic brick flooring, exposed brick accents, transom windows, and original glass doorknobs, all seamlessly paired with today’s finishes. The oversized great room—spacious enough to accommodate a baby grand piano—creates a stunning backdrop for entertaining or everyday living. The beautifully updated kitchen and breakfast room are both stylish and functional, featuring leathered granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a central island, and plenty of space to gather. Gorgeous primary suite features wood floors, wall of built-ins, and a stunning ensuite bath with glass walk in shower. Two additional bedrooms-one with a balcony, beautiful hall bath, and convenient laundry room complete the second floor. The newly finished lower-level bonus room offers flexible space for a home office, gym, or media room. Recent upgrades including new windows, a smart thermostat, new hot water heater, and new appliances provide peace of mind and modern efficiency. An attached private garage—a rare find in Old Town and Lancaster City—adds even more convenience. Step outside to your own private outdoor retreat: a charming front porch and a secluded backyard brick terrace, thoughtfully landscaped with peonies, azaleas, hydrangeas, roses, camellia, dogwood, and a Japanese maple—perfect for al fresco dining and entertaining. All of this just one to two blocks from Penn Square, Central Market, Southern Market, and the Fulton Theatre, offering the perfect blend of convenient city living and historic neighborhood charm with tree lined streets and brick sidewalks. Homes like this are rarely available. Schedule your showing today and experience the very best of Old Town Lancaster living.
  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 139 South Duke Street

Tax ID Number
3337089400000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
End of Row/Townhouse
Style
Traditional
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 02/17/2026 01:02 AM

Property Details for 139 South Duke Street

StatusPending
MLS #PALA2082604
Days on Market7
Taxes$6,222 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeTownhouse
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyLancaster County

Location

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Building Information for 139 South Duke Street

Stories2Residences-Year Built1900Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,809 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,290

Property Taxes

$519

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 139 South Duke Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
  • School District County ID: 300200397286
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: MCCASKEY CAMPUS (LANCASTER PA)
  • 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
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: None
  • HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $258,800
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $500
  • City Town Tax: $1,935
  • Land Use Code: C-559
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $3,786
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 8.5 X 8
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Balcony Access
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
  • Room Description: Balcony
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bathroom 3
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Marble, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Room Description: Full/Master
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Length: 5.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Countertop(s) - Granite
  • Room Description: 1/2 Bath
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 10.5 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Countertop(s) - Granite, Pantry, Island, Lighting - Recessed
  • Room Description: All Appliances Stay
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Vinyl
  • Room Description: Washer/Dryer Stay
Room 7
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 14.9
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
  • Room Description: Exposed Brick
Room 8
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 9
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Built-Ins, Attached Bathroom
Room 10
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Ceramic Tile, Countertop(s) - Quartz, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower
Room 11
  • Room Type: Mud Room
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 4.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile/Brick
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,560.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,178.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Stucco, Stick Built
  • Roof: Shingle, Composite, Rubber
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete, Full, Partially Finished
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Road Responsibility: Public
  • Fencing: Other, Board
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Rented/Permit Required
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Window Treatments, Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Built-Ins, Kitchen - Island
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Window Features: Storm
  • Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Balcony, Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.lancasterberger.com

Property History for 139 South Duke Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Feb 11, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2082604

Feb 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2082604

$469,900
Dec 18, 2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1536244068

$395,000

+9.3% / yr

Dec 18, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2042866

$395,000
Nov 4, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2042866

Nov 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2042866

$395,000
Oct 13, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #608877895

$227,900

+3.2% / yr

Oct 13, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003144935

$227,900
Sep 7, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003144935

Sep 5, 2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003144935

$227,900
Aug 7, 2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #119467370

$145,000
Jul 17, 2003

Closed

BRIGHT #1005028191

$145,000
May 22, 2003

Pending

BRIGHT #1005028191

Mar 18, 2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005028191

$149,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
02/11/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2082604

02/07/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2082604

$469,900
12/18/2023

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #1536244068

$395,000

+9.3% / yr

12/18/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA2042866

$395,000
11/04/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA2042866

11/01/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PALA2042866

$395,000
10/13/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #608877895

$227,900

+3.2% / yr

10/13/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003144935

$227,900
09/07/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1003144935

09/05/2017

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003144935

$227,900
08/07/2003

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #119467370

$145,000
07/17/2003

Closed

BRIGHT #1005028191

$145,000
05/22/2003

Pending

BRIGHT #1005028191

03/18/2003

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005028191

$149,900

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Public Records for 139 South Duke Street

Taxable ValueLand$34,100Additions$224,700Total$258,800
Tax Record2025$10,349 ($862 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,540 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,400 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt140 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1900ZoningR3CountyLANCASTERAPN333-70894-0-0000

Schools near 139 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

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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