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Unit Details:
The property comprises two spacious and well maintained living spaces. The second unit, a 3-bedroom, is currently rented at $1,225 per month, and the first unit, a 1 bedroom apartment is currently rented at $1,100. Tenants handle gas and electric (separate meters for each unit). This setup presents a dependable income stream with room to optimize rental earnings. Location Benefits:
Situated conveniently in York, this location offers easy access to everyday essentials and leisure activities. For healthcare services, York Hospital is just a stone's throw away, ensuring peace of mind for tenants. The property is also well-connected to major routes including 74, 30 and 83, making commuting a breeze for residents. Market Potential:
This duplex is an appealing option for investors seeking to capitalize on York City's robust rental market. With current rents at $2,325 with room for increase to market rent, this property guarantees returns as property values continue to benefit from local developments and infrastructure improvements.
- Listed by Nathaniel Martin Barshinger • EXP Realty, LLCP: (717)-668-4694 nathanbarsh.realestate@gmail.com
Property Details for 281 West Cottage Place
Property Details for 281 West Cottage Place
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | PAYK2078928 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Taxes | $2,423 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Multi-Family / Fee Simple |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 AC / 1,725 SF |
| County | York County |
Location
Sold By Stoltzfus Realty
Building Information for 281 West Cottage Place
Payment Calculator
$1,201 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$999
$202
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Property Information for 281 West Cottage Place
- School District Name: YORK CITY
- School District County ID: 300200397213
- SchoolDistrictSource: 3rd Party
- County: YORK
- MLS Area: York City (15201)
- Water View: No
- Water Access: No
- Water Oriented: No
- Navigable Water: No
- Tidal Water: No
- Riparian Rights Y/N: No
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Assessed Value: $38,690
- Year Assessed: 2024
- County Tax: $266
- Improvement Assessed Value: $0
- City Town Tax: $733
- Land Assessed Value: $0
- Clean Green Assessed: No
- Land Use Code: 122
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Tax Lot: 0025
- School Tax: $1,422
- Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
- Single Room Units Count: 0
- One Bedroom Units Count: 1
- Two Bedroom Units Count: 0
- Three Bedroom Units Count: 1
- Building Level Count: 3
- Building Units Total: 2
- Total Finished SQFT: 1,789.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,789.00
- Total SQFT: 1,789.00
- Total SQFT Source: Assessor
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Basement Type: Full
- Foundation Details: Permanent
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Parcel ID: 10774151
- Type Of Parking: On Street, Off Street
- Fireplace: No
- Accessibility Features: None
- Pool: No Pool
- Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling Type: None
- Cooling Fuel: None
- Heating Type: Hot Water, Forced Air, Radiator
- Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
- Hot Water: Electric
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- List Agent AOR: Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS
Property History for 281 West Cottage Place
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1718194638 | $205,000 | +14.5% / yr |
| May 30, 2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAYK2078928 | $205,000 | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAYK2078928 | — | |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAYK2078928 | $195,000 | — |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | $180,000 | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1534545286 | $180,000 | +46.4% / yr |
| Jun 1, 2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | — | |
| May 22, 2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | $184,900 | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | $189,900 | — |
| Feb 25, 2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1484329136 | $75,000 | +16.6% / yr |
| Apr 10, 2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #492286118 | $26,000 | -12.1% / yr |
| Jan 2, 2015 | Expired BRIGHT #1003789909 | $49,000 | — |
| Nov 28, 2014 | Expired BRIGHT #1003786871 | $49,000 | — |
| Oct 1, 2014 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003789909 | $49,000 | — |
| May 27, 2014 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003786871 | $49,000 | — |
| Feb 29, 2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #328815974 | $38,800 | -1.8% / yr |
| Jan 22, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004579935 | $38,800 | — |
| Jan 22, 2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1002736785 | $38,800 | — |
| Jan 4, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004579935 | — | |
| Jan 4, 2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1002736785 | — | |
| Aug 10, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004579935 | $39,900 | — |
| Apr 1, 2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002736785 | $54,900 | — |
| Mar 14, 2009 | Expired BRIGHT #1005733895 | $54,900 | — |
| Dec 13, 2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005733895 | $59,900 | — |
| Feb 9, 2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #532865894 | $44,000 | — |
| Jan 18, 2005 | Closed BRIGHT #1002712361 | $44,000 | — |
| Nov 29, 2004 | Pending BRIGHT #1002712361 | — | |
| Jun 24, 2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002712361 | $62,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/30/2025 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1718194638 | $205,000 +14.5% / yr |
| 05/30/2025 | Closed BRIGHT #PAYK2078928 | $205,000 |
| 04/24/2025 | Pending BRIGHT #PAYK2078928 | — |
| 04/22/2025 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAYK2078928 | $195,000 |
| 06/21/2024 | Closed BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | $180,000 |
| 06/13/2024 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1534545286 | $180,000 +46.4% / yr |
| 06/01/2024 | Pending BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | — |
| 05/22/2024 | Price Change BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | $184,900 |
| 04/30/2024 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #PAYK2060268 | $189,900 |
| 02/25/2022 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1484329136 | $75,000 +16.6% / yr |
| 04/10/2015 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #492286118 | $26,000 -12.1% / yr |
| 01/02/2015 | Expired BRIGHT #1003789909 | $49,000 |
| 11/28/2014 | Expired BRIGHT #1003786871 | $49,000 |
| 10/01/2014 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003789909 | $49,000 |
| 05/27/2014 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003786871 | $49,000 |
| 02/29/2012 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #328815974 | $38,800 -1.8% / yr |
| 01/22/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1004579935 | $38,800 |
| 01/22/2010 | Closed BRIGHT #1002736785 | $38,800 |
| 01/04/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1004579935 | — |
| 01/04/2010 | Pending BRIGHT #1002736785 | — |
| 08/10/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004579935 | $39,900 |
| 04/01/2009 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002736785 | $54,900 |
| 03/14/2009 | Expired BRIGHT #1005733895 | $54,900 |
| 12/13/2008 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1005733895 | $59,900 |
| 02/09/2005 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #532865894 | $44,000 |
| 01/18/2005 | Closed BRIGHT #1002712361 | $44,000 |
| 11/29/2004 | Pending BRIGHT #1002712361 | — |
| 06/24/2004 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002712361 | $62,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 281 West Cottage Place
Schools near 281 West Cottage Place
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | PK to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Mckinley School PublicPK to 8 | ||
Hannah Penn Middle School PublicPK to 8 | ||
William Penn Senior High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Edgar Fahs Smith STEAM Academy Public3 to 8 |
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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