838 George Street
Description
- Listed by: David B Stull 717.299.2434 dave@investrschoice.net • Investors Choice Real Estate
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$144,500
Avg days on market
30
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Lancaster, PA
9 comparable properties found
$113,500
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- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 848
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$99,500
Sold 11/26/25
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 720
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$125,000
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- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 886
- Square Feet
- 0.02
- Acres
$246,100
Sold 06/30/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 850
- Square Feet
- 0.07
- Acres
$182,000
Sold 09/14/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 972
- Square Feet
- 0.04
- Acres
$130,000
Sold 03/13/26
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 928
- Square Feet
- 0.03
- Acres
$180,000
Sold 11/14/24
- 2
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 960
- Square Feet
- 0.06
- Acres
Location
Sold By Welcome Home Real Estate
$697 per month
30 year fixed, 7.03% Interest
$475
$223
$0
1Property Information for 838 George Street
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,674 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
- County: Lancaster County
- Tax ID Number: 338-87715-0-0000
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Condo Coop Association: No
- HOA: No
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Structure Type: Twin/Semi-Detached
- Style: Contemporary, Traditional
- Levels/Stories: 2
- Waterfront: No
- Garage: No
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
- Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (LANCASTER PA)
- Cross Street: 3rd &4th
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
- Total Parking Spaces: 0
- Central Air: Yes
- Basement: Yes
- Above Grade Finished SQFT: 896.00
- Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
- Above Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
- Above Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
- Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 445.00
- Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
- Total Below Grade SQFT: 445.00
- Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
- New Construction: No
- Construction Completed: No
- Property Condition: Very Good, Good
Building Information
- Stories: 2
- Year Built: 1928
- Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,307 SF
Location
- In City Limits: Yes
- School District Name: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
- School District County ID: 300200397286
- Elementary School: BUCHANAN (LANCASTER PA)
- Middle Or Junior School: WHEATLAND (LANCASTER PA)
- High School: MCCASKEY CAMPUS (LANCASTER PA)
- County: LANCASTER
- MLS Area: Lancaster City (10533)
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
- HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: None
- HOA Condo Coop Amenities: None
Taxes and Assessment
- Tax Year: 2017
- Tax Assessed Value: $57,600
- Year Assessed: 2017
- County Tax: $215
- Improvement Assessed Value: $41,900
- City Town Tax: $832
- Land Assessed Value: $15,700
- Land Use Code: R-113
- Historic: No
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Zoning Dscrp: Residential
- School Tax: $1,628
- School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Lease Information
- Concessions: Yes
- Concessions Amount: $5,334
Rooms
- # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
- # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
- # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
- # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
- # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
- # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
- # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
- # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
- Room List: Living Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bathroom 2
- Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
- Total Finished SQFT: 896.00
- Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
- Total SQFT: 1,341.00
- Total SQFT Source: Estimated
- Floors In Unit Count: 2
- Main Entrance Orientation: South
- Construction Materials: Brick
- Roof: Rubber
- Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Paneled Walls
- Common Walls: 1 Common Wall
- Flooring Type: Hardwood
- Basement Type: Full
- Basement Finished Percent: .00
- Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
- # Bathrooms Full: 1
- # Bathrooms Half: 0
- Property Attached Y/N: true
- Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Lot Size Description: .25 < .50 Acres
- Lot Size Dimensions: 20 X 120
- Road Surface Type: Black Top
- Road Responsibility: Easement/Right of Way, Public
- Road Frontage Length: 20.00
- Fencing: Chain Link
- Parcel ID: 4070672
- Additional Parcels: Yes
- Addl Parcels Descrp: Rear yard 1 space
- Land Lease: No
Parking
- Type Of Parking: Off Street, On Street, Other
- Parking Spaces Total: 1
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
- Fireplace: No
- Fireplaces Count: 0
- Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Dryer, Washer
- Security Features: Smoke Detector, Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
- Door Features: Storm
- Window Features: Screens, Insulated
- Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Basement
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Balcony
- Pool: No Pool
Utilities
- Utilities: Cable TV Available
- Heating: Yes
- Cooling: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central A/C
- Heating Type: None
- Heating Fuel: Coal
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
- Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
- Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
- List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS
Property History for 838 George Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2018 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #615055140 | $88,900 | — |
| Jan 29, 2018 | Closed BRIGHT #1001664377 | $88,900 | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1001664377 | — | |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000792167 | $94,900 | — |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001664377 | $94,900 | — |
| Aug 27, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000792167 | $109,900 | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1003159087 | $44,838 | — |
| Jul 11, 2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1003159087 | — | |
| Jul 10, 2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003159087 | $39,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2018 | Closed (Public Record) Public Record #615055140 | $88,900 |
| 01/29/2018 | Closed BRIGHT #1001664377 | $88,900 |
| 12/21/2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1001664377 | — |
| 09/22/2017 | Withdrawn BRIGHT #1000792167 | $94,900 |
| 09/22/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1001664377 | $94,900 |
| 08/27/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000792167 | $109,900 |
| 07/21/2017 | Closed BRIGHT #1003159087 | $44,838 |
| 07/11/2017 | Pending BRIGHT #1003159087 | — |
| 07/10/2017 | Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003159087 | $39,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 838 George Street
Taxable Value
Land
$17,500Additions
$53,100Tax Record
2026
$2,917 ($243 / month)Home Facts
Baths
1Total Finished SqFt
896 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt
896 SqFtStories
2Lot Size
1,307 SqFtStyle
DuplexYear Built
1928Zoning
R3County
LANCASTERAPN
338-87715-0-0000Schools near 838 George Street
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Smith-Wade-El Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Wheatland Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
McCaskey Campus Public9 to 12 | ||
Phoenix Academy Public6 to 12 |
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: 838 George Street, Lancaster, PA 17603 | $88,900 | 2 | 1 | 896 | 1,307 |
$182,500 | 2 | 1 | 896 | 1,307 | |
$65,000 | 2 | 1 | 896 | 1,306 | |
$196,500 | – | 1 | 896 | 1,307 | |
$141,000 | 2 | 1 | 896 | 1,307 | |
$160,000 | 2 | 2 | 896 | 1,307 | |
$55,000 | – | 1 | 896 | 1,307 | |
$45,000 | 2 | 1 | 900 | – | |
$77,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,062 | – | |
$79,990 | 2 | 2 | 1,264 | 1,306 | |
$153,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,020 | 1,307 | |
– | – | 1 | 784 | 1,307 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,056 | – | |
$62,000 | 2 | 1 | – | – | |
$135,000 | 3 | 1 | 1,018 | 1,307 | |
$45,000 | 2 | 1 | 900 | – |
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