238 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA 17602
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OFF MARKET

$444,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 2,586 sqft

238 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA 17602

Ross
Est. Refi. Payment $2,801/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Oct 4, 2024 for $400,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$445K
Since last month
Increased$1K (+0.2%)
Since last year
Increased$29K (+7.1%)
Since last sale
Increased$45K (+11.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +209% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$445K
August 2026$445K
July 2026$444K
June 2026$444K
May 2026$444K
April 2026$439K
March 2026$431K
February 2026$430K
January 2026$429K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
233 E New St, Lancaster, PA
0.03
Townhouse
$395,000
11/26/25
4
1.5
2,216
218 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.09
Townhouse
$402,500
04/30/26
4
2.5
1,989
235 E New St, Lancaster, PA
0.03
Townhouse
$329,000
03/31/26
4
1.5
2,084
256 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.08
Townhouse
$360,000
07/31/26
4
2
1,771
138 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.16
Townhouse
$400,000
03/18/26
4
2.5
1,920
216 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA
0.04
Townhouse
$320,000
10/24/25
5
1.5
1,935
320 E New St, Lancaster, PA
0.10
Townhouse
$420,000
06/30/26
4
3
2,035
119 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.20
Townhouse
$355,000
05/29/26
5
2
2,314
608 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA
0.17
Townhouse
$405,000
03/20/26
4
3.5
2,004
821 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA
0.09
Townhouse
$289,900
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,631

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
718 N Shippen St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.02
$358,000
4
2
2,054
Off Market
243 E New St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.03
$453,800
5
2
2,292
Off Market
235 E New St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.03
$329,000
4
1.5
2,084
Recently Sold
245 E New St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.03
$415,400
7
2.5
2,603
Off Market
233 E New St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.03
$395,000
4
1.5
2,216
Recently Sold
226 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.02
$414,700
4
2.5
1,916
Off Market
220 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.03
$431,800
4
3
2,108
Off Market
216 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.04
$330,300
5
1.5
1,935
Off Market
725 N Shippen St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.05
$311,000
3
1
1,280
Off Market
806 N Shippen St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.04
$377,500
5
2
1,814
Recently Sold
711 N Shippen St, Lancaster, PA 17602
0.06
$361,100
4
2
2,072
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1910
Living Area
2,586 sqft
Price/Sqft
$172
Parking
Garage

About this House

Welcome to 238 E. Clay Street, your ideal 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath Lancaster City home. With so much Lancaster City traditional character, this one-of-a-kind home with a rare two-car garage is truly a must-see property! Entering the home, you see the wide open first floor, high ceilings, original wooden floors and railings, bay window seating, and gorgeous exposed brick walls with custom niches. The kitchen boasts white shaker style cabinets, floating shelves, quartz counter tops, custom kitchen island (included) and unique back splash. Beyond the kitchen is a convenient laundry-area/mudroom leading to a half bathroom. The second floor boasts a large, beautiful primary bedroom, more exposed brick and window seating. Walk through the hall, flanked by two generous closets, to the over-sized master bathroom featuring a custom-made double vanity as well as tiled shower and floor. The second upstairs bathroom offers a tiled tub and classy finishes. The third floor provides additional bedrooms. The home possesses many recent improvements (2020). Including gas/HVAC system, roofing, majority of electric and plumbing, and replaced windows. The backyard is fully fenced with tidy neighbors. This home is in a central location just blocks away from Downtown Lancaster. There is plenty of storage in the two-car garage and large basement. Schedule your showing today!
238 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA 17602 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,586 sqft townhouse in Ross, built in 1910. It last sold for $400,000 on Oct 4, 2024 (3% above the $389,900 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $444,800, with a rent estimate of $2,533/month.
Last check for updates: about 16 hours ago
Listed by Geoff Sensenig, (717) 808-8650
Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
Bought with: Tamra Peroni, (717) 434-0992, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PALA2056356

Home Details for 238 E Clay St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Other, Utility Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2586 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Gas Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Bay/Bow, Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Wood
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: WoodOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: BalconyFoundation: StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Storage,Garage Faces Front,Detached,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1898 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 688 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Included in Sale: Kitchen Island, Nest ThermostatParcel Number: 3368476900000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $389,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Oct 04 2024Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: LANCASTERCommunity: Lancaster
School Information
Elementary School District: School District Of LancasterJr High / Middle School District: School District Of LancasterHigh School: Mccaskey CampusHigh School District: School District Of Lancaster

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2586 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: NoneNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2613.6 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To SellListing Terms: Conventional, Cash

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PALA2056356Municipality: LANCASTER CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1898

Additional Information

HOA Amenities: NoneSource Internet Automated Valuation Display: NSource Internet Consumer Comment: NSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 4, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2056356
Sold
$400,000
Sep 17, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2056356
Pending
$389,900
Sep 14, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2056356
Listed For Sale
$389,900
Mar 31, 2021
Source: N/A
Sold
$342,400
Sep 3, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$145,000

Market trends in Lancaster

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$340K
$26.82KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.2%
Price per sq ft
$197
$1MoM
Available listings
330
5MoM

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What Locals Say about Ross

At least 101 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 86 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 77 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 73 % Say car is needed

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 64 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 49 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 48 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 47 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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Frequently asked questions about 238 E Clay St

  • What is 238 E Clay St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 238 E Clay St in Lancaster, PA is $444,800.
  • What is the price history for 238 E Clay St?
    238 E Clay St in Lancaster, PA last sold for $400,000 in October 2024.
  • Is Lancaster a buyer's or seller's market?
    Lancaster is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Lancaster?
    The median sale price in Lancaster is $340K. That is up $26.82K from the prior month.
  • Does 238 E Clay St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 238 E Clay St in Lancaster, PA has air conditioning.
  • Does 238 E Clay St have a garage?
    Yes, 238 E Clay St in Lancaster, PA has a garage.

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