304 W Gay St

1,616 Sq. Ft.
$170 / Sq. Ft.
1,616
Sq. Ft.
$170
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This charming, freshly restored home in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster is as good as new, but its original character shines! The extensive renovation includes roof, plumbing, electrical, windows, HVAC, and tankless water heater. 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint throughout. The living room with abundant natural light leads to a generous dining room. The kitchen features quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. 3 versatile...This charming, freshly restored home in the heart of historic downtown Lancaster is as good as new, but its original character shines! The extensive renovation includes roof, plumbing, electrical, windows, HVAC, and tankless water heater. 9-foot ceilings, crown molding, luxury vinyl plank flooring and fresh paint throughout. The living room with abundant natural light leads to a generous dining room. The kitchen features quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. 3 versatile bedrooms span the left side of the home. There are 2 full baths, both with dual vanities, tiled showers, and quartz countertops. A mud/laundry room is conveniently located just off the kitchen with access to back deck. The spacious backyard offers lots of possibilities, a freshly poured parking pad and newly planted trees for privacy. This home offers charm, character, and convenience - just across the street from Cultural Arts Center and blocks away from the Wylie Street Pool and Main Street shops and restaurants. 302 and 304 W. Gay Street are the first of several planned restorations of historic homes on the block. Be one of the first to enjoy downtown living reimagined on West Gay Street!
  1. Listed by Dena Parry • Corcoran HM Properties • denaparry@hmproperties.com

Property Details for 304 West Gay Street

Parking Features
Driveway
Subdivision Name
None
LISTING UPDATED: 12/06/2025 02:06 PM

Property Details for 304 West Gay Street

StatusActive
MLS #4311434
Days on Market93
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1940
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyLancaster County

Location

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Building Information for 304 West Gay Street

Stories-Year Built1940Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,410 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,340

Property Taxes

$70

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 304 West Gay Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Longitude: -80.773444
  • Latitude: 34.717936
Taxes and HOA Information
  • HOA YN: No
  • HOA Subject To: None
  • Tax Assessed Value: $31,300.00
  • Parcel Number: 0068P-0P-015.00
  • City Taxes Paid To: Lancaster
School Information
  • Middle Or Junior School: A.R. Rucker
  • High School: Lancaster
  • Elementary School: Clinton
Parking
  • Parking: Open Parking YN: No
  • Parking: Carport YN: No
  • Garage YN: No
  • Garage Main Level YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1616.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0.0
  • Sq Ft Lower: 0
  • Sq Ft Main: 1616
  • Sq Ft Third: 0
  • Sq Ft Unheated Total: 0
  • Sq Ft Upper: 0
  • Sq Ft Total Property HLA: 1616.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
Property and Assessments
  • Geocode Confidence: High
  • Down Payment Resource YN: Yes
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Photos Count: 28
  • Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road
  • Construction Type: Site Built
  • Assumable: No
  • Senior Community YN: No
Green Features
  • Green Verification Count: 0
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: City
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Front Porch
  • Road Surface Type: Concrete, Paved
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Refrigerator with Ice Maker, Tankless Water Heater
  • Levels: One
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Interior Features: Attic Stairs Pulldown
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Gas Dryer Hookup, Mud Room
  • Fireplace Features: Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Basement YN: No
  • Bedroom Main: 3
  • Full Bath Main: 2
  • Half Bath Main: 0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Count: 8.0
Room 1
  • Room Types: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
Room 2
  • Room Types: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 3
  • Room Types: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
Room 4
  • Room Types: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
Room 5
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 6
  • Room Types: Bedroom(s)
  • Room Level: Main
Room 7
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Room 8
  • Room Types: Bathroom-Full
  • Room Level: Main
Rental
Rent Information
  • Security Features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)

Property History for 304 West Gay Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 13, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4311434

$274,999—
Nov 12, 2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4311434

$289,000—
Oct 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4311434

$299,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/13/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4311434

$274,999
11/12/2025

Price Change

CANOPY #4311434

$289,000
10/10/2025

Listed (Active)

CANOPY #4311434

$299,000

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Public Records for 304 West Gay Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2023$838 ($70 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtStories1Lot Size2,395,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940ZoningCITYCountyLANCASTERAPN0068P-0P-015.00Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 304 West Gay Street

This home is within Lancaster 01 School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Brooklyn Springs Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Buford Middle School
Public6 to 8

Lancaster High School
Public9 to 12

Discovery Charter of Lancaster
CharterK to 5

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304 West Gay Street is a single family home for sale in Lancaster, SC 29720. This property was listed for sale on October 10, 2025 by Corcoran HM Properties, it's currently listed at $274,999. This listing's school district is Lancaster 01 School District. Nearby schools include Brooklyn Springs Elementary School, Buford Middle School and Lancaster High School. 304 West Gay Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 1,616 sqft single family home built in 1940.

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