256 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA 17602
SOLD
JUL 31, 2026

256 E Ross St
Lancaster, PA 17602

Ross
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,771 sqft

$360,000

Last Sold: Jul 31, 2026
3% over list $350K
$203/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,290/mo*
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$360,000

Last Sold: Jul 31, 2026
3% over list $350K
$203/sqft
Est. Refi. Payment $2,290/mo*
Refinance Your Home
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,771 sqft

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
1900
Living Area
1,771 sqft
Price/Sqft
$203/sqft
Parking
Garage

About this House

Charming 3-story home with detached 2-story garage. Fenced-in backyard courtyard. Large eat-in 29 foot quartz kitchen with breakfast bar, stainless appliances, and flex room TV or eat-in area. Dining room with exposed brick walls. Living room with raised panel and more exposed brick. Primary bedroom with adorable bump out and walk-in closet. Bedroom #2 with covered back balcony. Bedrooms 3 and 4 on 3rd floor. New full bathroom with gorgeous vanity and double bowl sinks. 1st floor full bathroom with upright shower. 1st floor laundry room. Natural gas heat and central air. New HVAC 2022. New gas water heater 2021. Relax on the welcoming front porch. New rubber roof on 3rd floor. Extra storage above garage with electric for game room or office. Quiet street. Spectacular home!
256 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA 17602 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,771 sqft townhouse in Ross, built in 1900. It last sold for $360,000 on Jul 31, 2026 (3% above the $349,900 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $355,100, with a rent estimate of $2,433/month.

Home Details for 256 E Ross St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Dining Room, Full Bath, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1771 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Gas Water HeaterDishwasherLaundry: Main LevelRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,Ceiling Fan(s),ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated Windows, ScreensDoor: Storm Door(s)Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: ThreeAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet
View
No View
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: RubberPatio / Porch: Patio, PorchFencing: Vinyl, WoodOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: OtherNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Other,Detached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1771 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1900
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: Interior Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: BrickNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3368848300000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $349,900Price Per Sqft: $203/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jul 31 2026Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: LANCASTERCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: School District Of LancasterJr High / Middle School: Lincoln M.s.Jr High / Middle School District: School District Of LancasterHigh School: Mccaskey H.s.High School District: School District Of Lancaster

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1771 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2614 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PALA2090476Municipality: LANCASTER CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1771

Additional Information

Source Internet Automated Valuation Display: YSource Internet Consumer Comment: YSource Internet Entire Listing Display: YSource Internet Address Display: Y
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Dawn Brill Cooper, (717) 572-9888
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Listing Team: Dawn Brill-Cooper & Leah Landis Team
Bought with: Rachel Stoltzfus, (717) 278-9299, Iron Valley Real Estate of Lancaster
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PALA2090476

Price History for 256 E Ross St

DatePriceEventSource
07/31/2026$360,000Sold
Bright MLS #PALA2090476
06/23/2026$349,900PendingBright MLS #PALA2090476
06/19/2026$349,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PALA2090476
05/26/2017$163,000Sold
N/A
07/25/2014$136,800Sold
N/A
06/10/2014$139,900PendingAgent Provided
05/06/2014$139,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/26/2014$142,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
08/07/2009$139,750Sold
N/A
07/31/2002$3,006Sold
N/A
10/22/1999$64,900Sold
N/A

Market trends in Lancaster

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$313K
$16.15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$195
$3MoM
Available listings
325
19MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,267
Assessment$131,700
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 256 E Ross St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
235 E New St, Lancaster, PA
0.11
Townhouse
$329,000
03/31/26
4
1.5
2,084
233 E New St, Lancaster, PA
0.11
Townhouse
$395,000
11/26/25
4
1.5
2,216
218 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.06
Townhouse
$402,500
04/30/26
4
2.5
1,989
216 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA
0.09
Townhouse
$320,000
10/24/25
5
1.5
1,935
821 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA
0.09
Townhouse
$289,900
10/10/25
4
1.5
1,631
820 N Plum St, Lancaster, PA
0.11
Townhouse
$329,900
06/19/26
3
2
1,602
336 E Clay St, Lancaster, PA
0.11
Townhouse
$295,000
06/05/26
5
2
1,908
138 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.15
Townhouse
$400,000
03/18/26
4
2.5
1,920
119 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA
0.19
Townhouse
$355,000
05/29/26
5
2
2,314

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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

  • 69 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 69 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 65 % 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 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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "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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    "Super close to downtown, and easy access to the highway, it’s the perfect spot for me and my family! "
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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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  • Carmelo A.
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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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