538 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
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OFF MARKET

$228,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,120 sqft

538 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603

West End
Est. Refi. Payment $1,562/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Apr 22, 2020 for $149,900

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$229K
Since last month
Decreased$200 (-0.1%)
Since last year
Increased$2K (+0.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$79K (+52.8%)
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 +127% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
September 2026$229K
August 2026$229K
July 2026$230K
June 2026$235K
May 2026$232K
April 2026$235K
March 2026$227K
February 2026$226K
January 2026$224K
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
828 Lafayette St, Lancaster, PA
0.14
Townhouse
$209,900
12/31/25
3
1
1,126
620 3rd St, Lancaster, PA
0.19
Townhouse
$160,000
08/10/26
3
1
1,140
55 S Pearl St, Lancaster, PA
0.16
Townhouse
$229,990
11/26/25
3
1
1,102
720 5th St, Lancaster, PA
0.02
Townhouse
$219,900
03/19/26
3
1
916
57 Prospect St, Lancaster, PA
0.14
Townhouse
$225,000
07/07/26
3
1
986
647 4th St, Lancaster, PA
0.13
Townhouse
$267,067
03/30/26
3
1
1,192
61 Hershey Ave, Lancaster, PA
0.23
Townhouse
$190,000
08/19/26
3
1
1,241
46 Prospect St, Lancaster, PA
0.13
Townhouse
$182,000
09/14/26
2
1
972
837 Prangley Ave, Lancaster, PA
0.16
Townhouse
$189,000
07/11/26
3
1
1,240
636 3rd St, Lancaster, PA
0.18
Townhouse
$250,000
08/21/26
3
1
1,394

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
614 5th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.02
$145,800
2
1
774
Off Market
612 5th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.02
$141,600
2
1
702
Off Market
434 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.03
$208,900
2
1
1,080
Off Market
509 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.04
$248,700
3
1
1,088
Off Market
537 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.02
$178,700
3
1
1,048
Off Market
540 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.00
$230,000
3
2
1,450
Off Market
716 5th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.02
$196,100
3
1
1,374
Off Market
720 5th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.02
$219,900
3
1
916
Recently Sold
544 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.01
$244,700
3
2
1,380
Off Market
725 5th St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.05
$204,900
2
1
896
Off Market
817 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.05
$222,200
5
1.5
1,661
Off Market
823 Manor St, Lancaster, PA 17603
0.05
$303,100
3
2.5
1,385
Off Market

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Townhouse
Built in 1915
1,120 sqft
$204/sqft

About this House

This townhouse is located at 538 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA. 538 Ruby St is in the West End neighborhood in Lancaster, PA and in ZIP code 17603. This property has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom and approximately 1,120 sqft of floor space. This property has a lot size of 2178 sqft and was built in 1915.
538 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,120 sqft townhouse in West End, built in 1915. It last sold for $149,900 on Apr 22, 2020. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $228,800, with a rent estimate of $1,670/month.

Home Details for 538 Ruby St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, ElectricAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Carpet, Hardwood
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherDisposalDryerWasher

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: Brick

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: TownhouseArchitecture: Other

Building

Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Disabled Access

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Apr 22, 2020
Source: N/A
Sold
$149,900
Feb 25, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$149,900
Jan 12, 2020
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$155,000
Sep 12, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$155,000
Price decreased by 3%
Aug 21, 2019
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$160,000

Market trends in Lancaster

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$356K
$16.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$203
$6MoM
Available listings
332
2MoM

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

West End
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What Locals Say about West End

At least 41 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 76 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 71 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 67 % Say it's quiet

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 62 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 59 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 26 % Say there are community events

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  • Ramon Laboy
    "I feel safe, friendly people welcoming, open arms, helpful a nice place to raise a family a nice place to start a new chapter in the beginning of a beautiful life"
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  • Heidi Backer
    "Very cute neighborhood. I walk to restaurants and cafes. Parking has never been an issue. Enjoy how close I am to the downtown area. "
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a beautiful neighborhood to walk your dog peacefully and the neighbors are really friendly. I would do anything to move back in this house."
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  • Trulia User
    "Still city but right outside of the main area. Close enough to convenient stores you can walk to. Bus stops nearby. Laundromat nearby. Quiet. "
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  • Trulia User
    "This commute is great and safe. The area is clean with beautiful view in spring and fall. The apartment has their own parking spot."
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  • Trulia User
    "I've lived here in Lancaster my whole life. I lived in this area for 1 year. It's very quiet and safe. "
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  • Aisha
    "It’s a beautiful area , quiet & peaceful. The houses are huge & very nice. I miss living on this side of town. "
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  • Walter S.
    "Great Elementary School close by, save neighborhood. Residents stay here for a long time. Stay in the neighborhood a long time"
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  • Aisha
    "I walk everywhere because everything is so close. There’s movie theaters , grocery stores , pharmacies. Everything you need just a couple of blocks away. "
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  • Jmartinez1629
    "schools nearby. West End can be a busy and dangerous road. Lots of friendly stray cats and friendly neighbors. Not too far from the city- 8 min drive but 20-25 min walk"
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  • Kristian F.
    "Easy commute, decent roads, safe neighborhood, lots of joggers, pretty houses, well maintained yards"
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  • Heathermetzger2112
    "This Street Is not Like it Use to be when we moved here 7 yrs ago it use to be quiet Weve had are vechiels broken into Several times and the streets are no longer quiet "
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  • Nlw125228
    "This neighborhood has a unique quietness at night. I love on a side street and can hear the crickets at night."
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  • Nlw125228
    "Wonderful dog park near by and lots of grassy areas to take dogs during walks. There are some sections of the street without street lights. "
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  • Jack S.
    "beautiful tree lined streets, plenty of grassy patches, quiet neighborhood where people pretty much keep to themselves but are polite and friendly. "
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  • IvyLeaves19
    "Decent people in. Hardworking neighborhood. Trash everywhere, neighbors don’t clean behind their property"
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  • Marleny L.
    "the school district is very good. elemental and middle school are the best. is a nice neighborhood. close to the city but not in the center of the city."
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  • Csa_lady
    "Lots of families, lots of kids, close to elementary and middle schools. Close to churches. Within walking distance of town. Lots of recreational activities."
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  • MickK
    "Too many pit bulls in this area. Some run loose occasionally. Have no other comment about dogs in the neighborhood."
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  • Lcq
    "I enjoy the festivities they hold in center city. Easy walk and fun for all. There’s a museum of science my kids love going too and friendly neighbors."
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  • Shanice M. M.
    "The commute to downtown is fairly easy especially given that I have a car. But when I do feel like walking it is also easy as well."
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  • Flyboydollas
    "I lived in this area for more then 3 years. It is a good neighborhood I have 2 daughters and I feel safe living here with them. "
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  • Bullychicken
    "Lots of things to do and see in town. Vibrant arts and music community. Diverse population. Really good restaurants "
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  • Dan N.
    "Our family has greatly enjoyed watching the growing transformation of Lancaster City over the past decade. Being parents of several school age children, we have found the Lancaster City School District to be very accommodating for the special needs of our children, allowing them to grow as well rounded students. Being as that my wife and I both possess a degree in education, this observation should not be considered as anything but what it is. We are impressed! The multicultural and varied socioeconomic levels that share this little town provide a great place to learn about the world, ourselves, and to enjoy the adventure with people who care."
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Frequently asked questions about 538 Ruby St

  • What is 538 Ruby St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 538 Ruby St in Lancaster, PA is $228,800.
  • What is the price history for 538 Ruby St?
    538 Ruby St in Lancaster, PA last sold for $149,900 in April 2020.
  • 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 $356K. That is up $16.67K from the prior month.
  • Does 538 Ruby St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 538 Ruby St in Lancaster, PA has air conditioning.
  • Does 538 Ruby St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 538 Ruby St in Lancaster, PA has in-unit laundry.

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