540 S 2nd St

Lykens, PA 17048

$215,000
Price
3
Beds
2,468 Sq. Ft.
$87 / Sq. Ft.
2,468
Sq. Ft.
$87
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Own A Piece of History. Victorian style home built in 1860 with over 2,400 square feet of living space. Beautiful 0.42 acre lot with ornate wrought iron fencing. Original brick chimney is a yard focal point. Major upgrades completed, recent metal roof, new windows throughout, new bath with walk-in shower, porch improvements and new Navien dual tankless LP gas heat system. Step inside and you will find a home warm and bright with lots of natural light. Many of the wood floors are original and others...Own A Piece of History. Victorian style home built in 1860 with over 2,400 square feet of living space. Beautiful 0.42 acre lot with ornate wrought iron fencing. Original brick chimney is a yard focal point. Major upgrades completed, recent metal roof, new windows throughout, new bath with walk-in shower, porch improvements and new Navien dual tankless LP gas heat system. Step inside and you will find a home warm and bright with lots of natural light. Many of the wood floors are original and others are wood laminate. Open stairway with inclinator. Primary bedroom with recessed lighting and walk-in closet. Enclosed second floor sun porch overlooks the yard. Relax and enjoy the large wraparound covered porch. Two-car attached garage with electric opener.

Property Details for 540 South 2nd Street

Tax ID Number
38-013-038-000-0000
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Victorian
Levels/Stories
2.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 05:13 PM

Property Details for 540 South 2nd Street

StatusActive
MLS #PADA2051520
Days on Market34
Taxes$2,396 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1860
Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF
CountyDauphin County

Location

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Building Information for 540 South 2nd Street

Stories-Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.42 AC / 18,295 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,262 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,062

Property Taxes

$200

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 540 South 2nd Street

Location
Location
  • School District Name: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA
  • School District County ID: 300200397349
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: UPPER DAUPHIN AREA (DAUPHIN PA)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: DAUPHIN
  • MLS Area: Lykens Boro (14037)
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
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $67,100
  • County Tax: $562
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $62,500
  • Land Assessed Value: $4,600
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $1,463
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other, Bathroom 1, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,468.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 10585423
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Rear Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Replacement
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Greater Harrisburg Association of REALTORS

Property History for 540 South 2nd Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 10, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2051520

$215,000—
Nov 25, 2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #683946136

$35,000

-0.7% / yr

Jul 7, 2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #292818052

$37,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/10/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #PADA2051520

$215,000
11/25/2020

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #683946136

$35,000

-0.7% / yr

07/07/2010

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #292818052

$37,500

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Public Records for 540 South 2nd Street

Taxable ValueLand$4,600Additions$62,500Total$67,100
Tax Record2025$2,321 ($193 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,468 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,468 SqFtStories2Lot Size18,295 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1860CountyDAUPHINAPN38-013-038

Schools near 540 South 2nd Street

This home is within Upper Dauphin Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Upper Dauphin Area El School
Public - PK to 4
Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Upper Dauphin Area High School
Public - 9 to 12
South Mountain View School
Private - 1 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Upper Dauphin Area El School
PublicPK to 4

Upper Dauphin Area Middle School
Public5 to 8

Upper Dauphin Area High School
Public9 to 12

South Mountain View School
Private1 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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More information about 540 South 2nd Street, Lykens, PA 17048

540 South 2nd Street is a single family home for sale in Lykens, PA 17048. This property was listed for sale on November 10, 2025 by JCT Realty, Inc., it's currently listed at $215,000. It has been on the market for a total of 34 days and was last sold on November 25, 2020. This listing's school district is Upper Dauphin Area School District. Nearby schools include Upper Dauphin Area El School, Upper Dauphin Area Middle School and Upper Dauphin Area High School. 540 South 2nd Street is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,468 sqft single family home built in 1860.

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