156 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602
OFF MARKET

156 E James St
Lancaster, PA 17602

Ross
  • Studio
  • 3,100 sqft

$405,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,132/mo*
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$405,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 23, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,132/mo*
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Studio
3,100 sqft

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Description

This townhouse is located at 156 E James St, Lancaster, PA. 156 E James St is in the Ross neighborhood in Lancaster, PA and in ZIP code 17602. This property has approximately 3,100 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 1742 sqft and was built in 1887.
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.

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Outdoor
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Home Details for 156 E James St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Other
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage Attached, Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1887
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Community

Units in Building: 3

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 sqft

Price History for 156 E James St

DatePriceEventSource
10/03/2014$175,000Sold
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09/27/2014$195,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$8,198
Assessment$205,000
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 156 E James St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
146 E James St, Lancaster, PA
0.02
Townhouse
$420,000
09/05/25
4
2.5
2,022
340 E Frederick St, Lancaster, PA
0.24
Townhouse
$260,000
02/20/26
5
1.5
2,791
213 E Madison St, Lancaster, PA
0.14
Townhouse
$235,000
06/23/25
3
1
1,392
128 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.37
Townhouse
$285,000
03/25/26
5
1.5
2,918
16 E Walnut St, Lancaster, PA
0.29
Townhouse
$330,000
08/29/25
3
4
2,516
38 E New St, Lancaster, PA
0.26
Townhouse
$165,000
12/12/25
3
1
1,204
226 E Lemon St, Lancaster, PA
0.13
Townhouse
$292,000
03/12/26
4
1
1,522
347 E Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA
0.37
Townhouse
$180,000
03/05/26
3
1.5
1,498
443 N Prince St, Lancaster, PA
0.31
Townhouse
$180,000
12/10/25
4
1
1,776
550 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA
0.25
Townhouse
$265,000
04/17/26
5
1
1,731

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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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    "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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    "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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    "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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156 E James St, Lancaster, PA 17602 is a studio, 3,100 sqft townhouse built in 1887. 156 E James St is located in Ross, Lancaster. This property is not currently available for sale. 156 E James St was last sold on Oct 3, 2014 for $175,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 156 E James St is $405,800.