235 South Shenk Avenue

Closed 4/2/25

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Last Sold Price

$385,000

4 beds2 baths1,823 sqft$211/sqft

235 S Shenk Ave, Strasburg, PA 17579

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.33 acresLot Size

1962Year Built

$211/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 235 S Shenk Avenue! This 4 bed 2 bath home boasts over 1800 finished square feet of modern features to complement the timeless brick, Cape Cod style. Walk into the spacious living room and notice the bay window allowing lots of natural light and refinished hardwood floors. The living room flows through a curved archway and into the dining room which has a new light fixture and adjoins a breakfast bar. The gorgeous kitchen has quartz countertops, custom soft-close cabinets, stainless steel...Welcome to 235 S Shenk Avenue! This 4 bed 2 bath home boasts over 1800 finished square feet of modern features to complement the timeless brick, Cape Cod style. Walk into the spacious living room and notice the bay window allowing lots of natural light and refinished hardwood floors. The living room flows through a curved archway and into the dining room which has a new light fixture and adjoins a breakfast bar. The gorgeous kitchen has quartz countertops, custom soft-close cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and tile backsplash. There is two 1st floor bedrooms that both have hardwood including an oversized master with a long closet. The 1st floor bathroom has new vinyl plank flooring and is located off the 1st floor hallway which provides convenience for guests and the owner! The 2nd floor has two more expansive bedrooms with refinished hardwood and the 2nd full bath with a floating toilet. The basement has over 450 square feet of finished space to use as a game room or hangout area with new light fixtures and vinyl plank flooring. With electric baseboard heat and a new electrical panel, the bones are great as well. This home sits on a secluded .33 acre lot in the heart of the historic Strasburg Borough. Don't miss your opportunity for this charming, low maintenance property in a great neighborhood!

Listed by: Parker Wolfe 717.847.2044 pwolfe@primehome-realestate.com • Prime Home Real Estate, LLC

Listing closed: 04/02/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PALA2063978

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Property Information for 235 South Shenk Avenue

Property Details

Taxes: $3,506 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Lancaster County
Tax ID Number: 570-45544-0-0000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Cape Cod
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: STRASBURG BOROUGH
Subdivision: STRASBURG BOROUGH (LANCASTER PA)
Municipality: STRASBURG BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 2
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 8
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,349.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: 474.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: 474.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1962
Lot Size: 0.33 AC / 14,375 SF

Location

School District Name: LAMPETER-STRASBURG
School District County ID: 300200397380

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: LANCASTER
MLS Area: Strasburg Boro (10557)

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

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $146,700

Year Assessed: 2025
County Tax: $427
Improvement Assessed Value: $82,100
City Town Tax: $444
Land Assessed Value: $64,600
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 113
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
School Tax: $2,635
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
TaxDataUpdatedYN: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,823.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,188.00
Total SQFT: 1,823.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8036/1820/4908/803618204908_512_384_WM_ygapHq1AXa_T6bwR.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Interior Access, Improved
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 4143189

Parking

Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street
Off Street - # of Spaces: 2

Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Gourmet, Upgraded Countertops, Wood Floors
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Built-In Range, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits

Exterior Features

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: None
Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Baseboard - Electric
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: Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS

Property History for 235 South Shenk Avenue

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 2, 2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1554196178	$385,000	+379.4% / yr
Apr 2, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$385,000	—
Mar 12, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2063978		—
Mar 5, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$359,900	—
Feb 21, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$369,900	—
Feb 5, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$379,995	—
Dec 27, 2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1548920025	$255,000	—
Dec 17, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2059180	$255,000	—
Nov 13, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2059180		—
Oct 21, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2059180	$215,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/02/2025	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1554196178	$385,000 +379.4% / yr
04/02/2025	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$385,000
03/12/2025	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2063978	—
03/05/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$359,900
02/21/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$369,900
02/05/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2063978	$379,995
12/27/2024	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1548920025	$255,000
12/17/2024	Closed BRIGHT #PALA2059180	$255,000
11/13/2024	Pending BRIGHT #PALA2059180	—
10/21/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PALA2059180	$215,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 235 South Shenk Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$64,600Additions$82,100Total$146,700

Tax Record2026$3,683 ($307 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,899 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,425 SqFtFinished Basement SqFt474 SqFtStories2Lot Size14,375 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962ZoningR-2CountyLANCASTERAPN570-45544-0-0000

Schools near 235 South Shenk Avenue

This home is within Lampeter-Strasburg School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Lampeter El School	Public - Serves this home	1 to 2	3.3 mi
8/10	Hans Herr El School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	3.2 mi
7/10	Martin Meylin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.2 mi
9/10	Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.2 mi
NR	North Star School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	1.0 mi
NR	North Star Vocational School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 9	0.5 mi
NR	Twin Elm School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Lampeter El School Public1 to 2 Serves this home	3.3 mi
8/10	Hans Herr El School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	3.2 mi
7/10	Martin Meylin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.2 mi
9/10	Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.2 mi
NR	North Star School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	North Star Vocational School Private1 to 9 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	Twin Elm School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 235 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	$385,000	4	2	1,823	14,375
245 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	$210,000	3	1	1,226	14,810
225 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	–	4	2	2,183	15,246
255 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	$170,000	3	2	1,708	14,374
250 Wallingford Road, Strasburg, PA 17579	$240,000	3	2	1,782	10,454
230 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	$228,800	5	2	2,488	16,988
250 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	$225,000	3	2	1,918	15,245
240 Wallingford Road, Strasburg, PA 17579	$209,000	4	3	1,936	10,454
115 Wilton Drive, Strasburg, PA 17579	$186,900	2	2	1,716	8,712
265 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	–	–	–	–	1,307
215 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	$395,000	3	2	1,361	20,909
220 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	$139,900	3	2	1,690	20,473
230 Wallingford Road, Strasburg, PA 17579	$257,000	3	2	1,793	10,454
260 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	–	3	1	1,278	14,810
210 South Shenk Avenue, Strasburg, PA 17579	–	2	1	1,244	19,166
220 Wallingford Road, Strasburg, PA 17579	–	3	3	3,277	10,890

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