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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,030 sqft
838 Sylvan Rd, Lancaster, PA 17601
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.31 acresLot Size
2001Year Built
$140/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautifully maintained home backing up to Township park with covered back porch. New roof & heating system. Move-in condition. Ample storage with lots of built ins. Decorative lighting fixtures. Bright and airy layout with plenty of natural light. Coveted location close to Rt 283 & 30 making an easy commute to Lancaster, Hershey or Harrisburg.Beautifully maintained home backing up to Township park with covered back porch. New roof & heating system. Move-in condition. Ample storage with lots of built ins. Decorative lighting fixtures. Bright and airy layout with plenty of natural light. Coveted location close to Rt 283 & 30 making an easy commute to Lancaster, Hershey or Harrisburg.
  • Listed by: Lydia Miller 717.278.1223 lmiller@cbsp.com • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 03/29/2019 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: PALA122354

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 838 Sylvan Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,471 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 290-18310-0-0000
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Trees/Woods
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: JACOBS CREEK
  • Subdivision: JACOBS CREEK (LANCASTER PA)
  • Municipality: EAST HEMPFIELD TWP
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,030.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 898.00
  • Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: 898.00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Lot Size: 0.31 AC / 13,504 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: HEMPFIELD
  • School District County ID: 300200396259
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • County: LANCASTER
  • MLS Area: East Hempfield Twp (10529)
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
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Assessed Value: $274,600
  • County Tax: $799
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $205,000
  • City Town Tax: $277
  • Land Assessed Value: $69,600
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • School Tax: $4,395
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # 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
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Den, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Primary Bathroom
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Double Sink, Hot Tub/Spa, Skylight(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 4
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Gas
Room 9
  • Room Type: Breakfast Room
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 10
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,030.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Parcel ID: 4033434
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: Some woods in the back joining township park
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Icemaker, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer/Dryer Stacked, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Other
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Phone Available, Under Ground
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Other
  • Heating Type: Other
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 220 Volts
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: Lancaster County Association of REALTORS

Property History for 838 Sylvan Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 29, 2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #641809119

$285,000—
Mar 29, 2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA122354

$285,000—
Feb 16, 2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA122354

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/29/2019

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #641809119

$285,000
03/29/2019

Closed

BRIGHT #PALA122354

$285,000
02/16/2019

Pending

BRIGHT #PALA122354

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Public Records for 838 Sylvan Road

Taxable ValueLand$69,600Additions$205,000Total$274,600
Tax Record2026$6,537 ($545 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,944 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,944 SqFtStories2Lot Size13,504 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2001ZoningSRCountyLANCASTERAPN290-18310-0-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 838 Sylvan Road

This home is within Hempfield School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Rohrerstown El School
PublicK to 6

Centerville Middle School
Public7 to 8

Hempfield Senior High School
Public9 to 12

St Leo The Great School
PrivatePK 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 838 Sylvan Road, Lancaster, PA 17601
$285,000
4
2,030
13,504
$295,000
4
2,566
15,245
$195,000
4
2,036
–
–
4
2.5
1,810
9,583
$226,134
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2,428
13,939
–
4
3
2,318
8,276

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