42 North Decatur Street

Closed 9/12/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$360,000

5 beds3 baths2,666 sqft$135/sqft

42 N Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.27 acresLot Size

1930Year Built

$135/sq ftPrice per sq ft

1 carParking Spaces

Description

Quaint updated 1930's home in Strasburg Boro. This home features Natural wood floors throughout, formal living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room with built-in corner cupboard. Magnificent kitchen addition with top of the line appliances, a breakfast bar island and a cozy dining area with fireplace. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms including a nice size master suite that includes a large bath, walk-in shower, and whirlpool tub. There is also an additional full bath and laundry area. 3rd...Quaint updated 1930's home in Strasburg Boro. This home features Natural wood floors throughout, formal living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room with built-in corner cupboard. Magnificent kitchen addition with top of the line appliances, a breakfast bar island and a cozy dining area with fireplace. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms including a nice size master suite that includes a large bath, walk-in shower, and whirlpool tub. There is also an additional full bath and laundry area. 3rd floor has a cozy 5th bedroom with natural wood floors and lots of light. Step out to the stunning rear yard with a park-like feel. Enjoy entertaining on the slate patio with lots of privacy or the saltwater pool surrounded by flagstone and a separate spa enclosed by professional award-winning landscaping. This home is truly unique inside and out.

Listed by: Andy Esbenshade 717.286.9299 aesbenshade@homesale.com • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty

Listing closed: 09/12/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1002099424

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Property Information for 42 North Decatur Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,223 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: Lancaster County
Tax ID Number: 570-00999-0-0000
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Traditional
Levels/Stories: 2.5
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (LANCASTER PA)
Municipality: STRASBURG BORO
Total Parking Spaces: 1
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,666.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Construction Completed: No

Building Information

Year Built: 1930
Lot Size: 0.27 AC / 11,761 SF

Location

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

SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: MARTIN MEYLIN (LANCASTER PA)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: LAMPETER-STRASBURG (LANCASTER PA)
HighSchoolSource: 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: 2018
Tax Assessed Value: $235,200

County Tax: $685
Improvement Assessed Value: $160,700
City Town Tax: $623
Land Assessed Value: $74,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
School Tax: $3,915

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 5
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

Upper Level 2

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath
Stories: Main, Upper 1, Upper 2

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 14.0

Room Width: 12.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 2

Room Type: Family Room
Room Length: 19.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 3

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 22.0

Room Width: 13.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 4

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Length: 9.0

Room Width: 5.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 5

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 16.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 6

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 9.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 7

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 8

Room Type: Bedroom 4
Room Length: 20.0

Room Width: 14.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes

Room 9

Room Type: Bedroom 5
Room Length: 12.0

Room Width: 5.0
Room Level: Upper 2
Room Exists: Yes

Room 10

Room Type: Full Bath
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Room 11

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 11.0

Room Width: 10.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes

Room 12

Room Type: Primary Bathroom
Room Level: Upper 1

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 2,666.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 2,386.00
Total SQFT: 2,666.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stick Built
Roof: Composite, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3042/8039/6127/304280396127_512_384_WM_9YQwVc783OyU8rQ7.jpg
Basement Type: Full, Poured Concrete
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 2-1
# Bathrooms Full: 3

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Parcel ID: 4142711

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Off Street
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 1

Total Garage Spaces: 1
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry

Interior Features

Interior Features: Built-Ins, Dining Area, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, WhirlPool/HotTub, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 2
Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane, Wood
Appliances: Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Upper Floor
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tours.databasedads.com:80/3380945/42-N-Decatur-Street-Strasburg-PA?u=1

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes - Personal
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water, Oil
Heating Fuel: Oil
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.thelancastrian.com

Property History for 42 North Decatur Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 12, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1002099424	$360,000	—
Sep 6, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #630727371	$360,000	+8.5% / yr
Jul 30, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1002099424		—
Jul 25, 2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002099424	$349,900	—
Jul 14, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003150985	$327,500	—
Jul 7, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #602578492	$327,500	—
Jul 2, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003150985		—
Jun 28, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003150985	$300,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/12/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1002099424	$360,000
09/06/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #630727371	$360,000 +8.5% / yr
07/30/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1002099424	—
07/25/2018	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1002099424	$349,900
07/14/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003150985	$327,500
07/07/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #602578492	$327,500
07/02/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003150985	—
06/28/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003150985	$300,000

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

Public Records for 42 North Decatur Street

Taxable ValueLand$74,500Additions$160,700Total$235,200

Tax Record2026$5,904 ($492 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,386 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,386 SqFtStories3Lot Size11,761 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningR-1CountyLANCASTERAPN570-00999-0-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 42 North Decatur Street

This home is within Lampeter-Strasburg School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Lampeter El School	Public - Serves this home	1 to 2	3.1 mi
8/10	Hans Herr El School	Public - Serves this home	3 to 5	3.0 mi
7/10	Martin Meylin Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	3.0 mi
9/10	Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	3.0 mi
NR	North Star Vocational School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 9	0.6 mi
NR	Twin Elm School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.8 mi
NR	North Star School	Private - Nearby school	1 to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Lampeter El School Public1 to 2 Serves this home	3.1 mi
8/10	Hans Herr El School Public3 to 5 Serves this home	3.0 mi
7/10	Martin Meylin Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	3.0 mi
9/10	Lampeter-Strasburg Senior High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	3.0 mi
NR	North Star Vocational School Private1 to 9 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Twin Elm School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	North Star School Private1 to 8 Nearby school	0.7 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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This home: 42 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	$360,000	5	3	2,666	11,761
38 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	$239,900	4	2	1,932	13,939
48 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	–	4	2	3,002	14,810
32 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	$185,000	3	2	2,424	21,780
39 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	$150,000	3	2	1,728	12,632
45 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	–	3	2	1,801	11,761
100 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	$155,000	3	1	1,326	11,326
33 North Decatur Street, Strasburg, PA 17579	$150,000	3	1	1,456	8,712
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370 Old Post Lane, Strasburg, PA 17579	$281,515	2	2	1,352	3,049
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