142 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602
OFF MARKET

142 E James St
Lancaster, PA 17602

Ross
  • 4 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,578 sqft

$272,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,726/mo*
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$272,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,726/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,578 sqft

Local Information

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Description

142 E James is a classic federalist style row
home. Built in 1883, it has been tastefully
updated with care given to preserve historic
charm. Conveniently located next to LGH this
property features a luxury kitchen, fenced green space, and relaxing bathroom with heated floor.
Includes a 3rd floor bonus room that can be used as a bedroom or creative space. Enjoy quiet neighbors and walking to Lancaster city's many eclectic dining and entertainment venues.
12 month or longer lease options available
No smoking and no pets please

Owner pays for water, sewer, trash, and security system.
Renter pays for gas and electric.
Lawn care and sidewalk clearance is the responsibility of the renter.
Smoking is not allowed.
9 month lease or longer.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from August 14, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
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Outdoor
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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
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Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 142 E James St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: BaseboardAir ConditioningCooling System: Window UnitHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDryerMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street Parking, On Site

Price History for 142 E James St

DatePriceEventSource
08/22/2025$1,900ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
08/14/2025$1,900Listed For RentZillow Rentals
05/13/2009$131,700Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,943
Assessment$98,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 142 E James St

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Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
427 N Cherry St, Lancaster, PA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$150,000
02/23/26
2
1
952
442 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/10/25
4
2
1,620
226 E Frederick St, Lancaster, PA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$360,000
06/16/25
4
1
1,721
149 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$155,000
11/03/25
3
1
1,530
14 W New St, Lancaster, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$180,000
03/13/26
3
1
1,891
911 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA
0.41
Single-Family Home
$150,000
05/23/25
5
1
1,814
358 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$146,000
03/23/26
3
2
1,218
545 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA
0.43
Single-Family Home
$271,000
03/26/26
4
1
1,580
347 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.46
Single-Family Home
$249,999
03/02/26
4
1
1,492
244 E Lemon St, Lancaster, PA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$310,000
03/02/26
4
2
1,406

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Neighborhood Overview

Ross
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What Locals Say about Ross

At least 100 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 66 % Say kids play outside

  • 65 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say parking is easy

  • 35 % Say it's quiet

  • 28 % Say there's wildlife

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • W4zx4hswqg
    "I’m new here it’s convenient for me to get to work and to the doctors. I believe it will be a great new start.."
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  • Jessica Brenfleck
    "There is not a ton of grass. Sidewalks are narrow. Some houses do have a small yard in the back which is nice. "
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    "Diverse neighborhood full of young families. Many bars and restaurants in the area. There’s wonderful neighbors on my block and people look out for one another. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Public transport could be better. Hard to get downtown especially if you’re disabled in any way or it’s a hot day, not much shade and sidewalks are a wreck in some areas."
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  • Trulia User
    "Best part living close to the markets downtown is you find any and everything most popular in Lancaster city."
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  • Trulia User
    "nice neighborhood quiet but not a dead zone friendly neighbors streets can use better lighting parking may be difficult sometimes but i enjoy the area "
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    "My husband loves the quick commute to work on the East Side. The neighborhood is easy to navigate. Traffic is consistent throughout the day, without being overly busy. Parking can get sparse at times, especially around the holidays. "
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this since neighborhood 1985, it's always been a dog friendly. almost every yard has a fence. There is a dog training school in the neighborhood. Pet store about 2 miles away. Dog park is about 2 miles away near F&M college "
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  • Annajane E. W.
    "Super close to downtown, and easy access to the highway, it’s the perfect spot for me and my family! "
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  • Emmacate8
    "Super greAt for dogs, lots of walking areas and dog friendly people. Not noisy, lots of kids, I’m just filling up space now"
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  • Jazmin T.
    "Love Lancaster city! It’s a really near place to raise a family and I can’t wait to buy a home in this area. "
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  • Sara N
    "I see people walking their dogs all the time, and local shops leave out water bowls for them! There are also some close parks for walks."
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  • Angela
    "I’ve owned a home in this area for 6 years. Love the neighborhood and think it’s a great place to live!"
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  • Sara U.
    "There are several parks nearby including a dog park near Franklin and Marshall College. The streets are also safe if you prefer walking around the neighborhood. "
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  • Angela
    "Nice residential neighborhood. Parking is challenging at times but neighbors are friendly and the area is safe and well maintained."
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  • Joshua C.
    "I've lived here for 7 years and love it. Super quiet with friendly neighbors. Easy access to Lancaster and all major highways."
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  • Emily H. D.
    "I’ve lived here for 3 years and enjoy being close to downtown and 30/283. Easy to get around to everything. Very nice to get a lot of house for the money "
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  • Angela
    "Nice residential neighborhood. Mostly single family homes that are owner occupied. Neighborhood can be a bit noisy on weekends."
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  • Carmelo A.
    "Walking Distances to Downtown and neighborhood bars. Train station Hospital near by. K5 -12th grade schools are together on same area. Multi culture people. access to rt. 30 rt 222 N. Turnpike about 20 mins. 1 15mins to philly and Baltimore..3:30 to NY and 3hr. to the beaches "
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  • Beth
    "It’s not that great right now but people are trying to change the block. The drug selling and use is the largest problem"
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142 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602 is a 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,578 sqft single-family home. 142 E James St is located in Ross, Lancaster. This property is not currently available for sale. 142 E James St was last sold on May 13, 2009 for $131,700 (6,832% higher than the asking price of $1,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 142 E James St is $272,000.