438 E  Ross St, Lancaster, PA 17602
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438 E Ross St
Lancaster, PA 17602

Ross
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,120 sqft

$229,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,475/mo*

$229,600

Trulia Estimate
as of Aug 19, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,475/mo*
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,120 sqft

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$230K
Since last month
Increased$2K (+0.7%)
Since last year
Increased$12K (+5.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$15K (+6.8%)
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 +128% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$230K
July 2026$228K
June 2026$228K
May 2026$226K
April 2026$228K
March 2026$226K
February 2026$225K
January 2026$225K
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
0.14
Townhouse
$191,000
11/21/25
3
1
1,120
0.13
Townhouse
$170,000
08/03/26
3
1
1,152
0.12
Townhouse
$225,000
12/18/25
3
1
1,064
0.26
Townhouse
$267,000
05/22/26
3
1
1,272
0.18
Townhouse
$209,900
10/31/25
3
1
990
0.23
Townhouse
$217,000
03/09/26
2
1
798
0.23
Townhouse
$255,000
03/27/26
3
1
1,496
0.09
Townhouse
$255,000
04/28/26
3
2
1,602
0.23
Townhouse
$195,000
09/30/25
2
1
1,020

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
0.02
$276,100
3
1
1,630
Off Market
0.03
$300,000
5
1.5
1,935
Recently Sold
0.06
$299,600
3
1
1,280
Off Market
0.05
$412,600
3
2.5
1,921
Off Market
0.07
$312,100
3
2.5
1,283
Off Market
0.06
$334,000
5
2
2,155
Off Market
0.07
$251,000
3
1
988
Off Market
0.07
$270,200
3
2
1,662
Off Market
0.07
$240,000
4
2
1,740
Recently Sold
0.06
$395,600
4
2.5
2,006
Off Market
0.09
$350,000
3
3
-
For Sale

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
1923
Living Area
1,120 sqft
Price/Sqft
$205
Parking
2 Parking Spaces

About this House

***3/29/2025 Offer Received. Highest and best offers are due Sunday 3/30/2025 by 7PM*** Welcome to 438 E Ross Street, where location, value, and charm combine perfectly. This well-maintained, end unit townhome is conveniently located close to...everything! Whether you'd like to take a stroll through Buchanon Park, have dinner at one of the many nearby restaurants like the Belvedere Inn, or experience all that Lancaster City has to offer, you will be within minutes of your desired destination. Nestled in the Northeast Corner, in the 6th Ward, with easy access to shopping, transit, and virtually anything you'll need to feel right at home. This brick townhome offers 3 bedrooms, and 1 full bath, has been freshly painted inside, features newer replacement windows throughout the main floors (2021), newer roof (2021), newly renovated front porch, and upper primary bedroom private balcony (2025), as well a newly refreshed kitchen (2025), and newer water heater (10/2023), giving you peace of mind for years to come. The natural light that streams in during the day, and exposed brick accent walls give this home a bright, timeless look, and warm comfortable feel. You'll love the added bonus of off-street parking, a spacious fenced in yard with privacy gate, and Bilco door access to the basement. Schedule your showing today, and see for yourself what makes this place special.
438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA 17602 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,120 sqft townhouse in Ross, built in 1923. It last sold for $215,000 on Apr 23, 2025 (8% above the $199,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in February 2026 with an asking price of $1,950 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 4, 2026. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $229,600, with a rent estimate of $1,848/month.
Last check for updates: about 18 hours ago
Listed by Todd Burt, (717) 824-5900
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with: Dana Guyer, (717) 517-4397, Realty ONE Group Unlimited
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PALA2066348

Home Details for 438 E Ross St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1120 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Electric Water HeaterMicrowave
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,OilNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Fencing: DecorativeOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Off Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1120 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1923
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, MasonryNot a New Construction
Property Information
Condition: Very GoodParcel Number: 3369484700000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $199,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Apr 23 2025Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1120 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3485 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PALA2066348Municipality: LANCASTER CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1120

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 4, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,950
Feb 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,950
May 17, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,975
May 5, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$1,975
Price decreased by 4%
Apr 25, 2025
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,050

Market trends in Lancaster

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

Neighborhood Overview

Neighborhood stats provided by third party data sources.

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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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.."
  • 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. "
  • Trulia User
    "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. "
  • 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."
  • Trulia User
    "Best part living close to the markets downtown is you find any and everything most popular in Lancaster city."
  • 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 "
  • Trulia User
    "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. "
  • 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 "
  • Annajane E. W.
    "Super close to downtown, and easy access to the highway, it’s the perfect spot for me and my family! "
  • 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"
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • Angela
    "I’ve owned a home in this area for 6 years. Love the neighborhood and think it’s a great place to live!"
  • 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. "
  • Angela
    "Nice residential neighborhood. Parking is challenging at times but neighbors are friendly and the area is safe and well maintained."
  • 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."
  • 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 "
  • Angela
    "Nice residential neighborhood. Mostly single family homes that are owner occupied. Neighborhood can be a bit noisy on weekends."
  • 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 "
  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 438 E Ross St

  • What is 438 E Ross St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 438 E Ross St in Lancaster, PA is $229,600.
  • What is the price history for 438 E Ross St?
    438 E Ross St in Lancaster, PA last sold for $215,000 in April 2025.
  • 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 438 E Ross St have parking?
    Yes, 438 E Ross St in Lancaster, PA has on-site parking.

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