542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
OFF MARKET

542 Ruby St
Lancaster, PA 17603

West End
  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,575 sqft

$237,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,487/mo*
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$237,700

Trulia Estimate
as of May 12, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,487/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,575 sqft

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Move In Ready. Previously Remodeled. Large Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, 3 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bathroom, 1 Half Bathroom, Rec Room, & Much More. Buyer pays all transfer costs. Sold As-Is. Seller will do no repairs. ** Property was built prior to 1978 and lead based paint potentially exists.** **Prior to seller receipt and approval of the full title package from foreclosure, title to the property will be conveyed via Quick Claim Deed.** CASH OFFERS REQUIRE PROOF OF FUNDS DATED WITHIN PAST 30 DAYS. ALL FINANCED OFFERS REQUIRE PRE-APPROVAL. EMD must be cashiers check made payable to Buyer Select Closing Agent. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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.

Home Highlights

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Deck
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
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Home Details for 542 Ruby St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Dining Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air, GasAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherDeckExterior: Brick
Parking & Garage
Parking: On Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1306 sqft

Price History for 542 Ruby St

DatePriceEventSource
07/11/2018$68,200Sold
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05/26/2018$65,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
04/18/2018$1,816Sold
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03/05/2014$87,500Sold
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01/11/2014$89,900PriceChange
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02/22/2013$97,900PriceChange
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10/16/2012$99,900PriceChange
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08/02/2012$104,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
11/20/2008$92,900Sold
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09/22/2008$65,500Sold
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07/07/1999$66,500Sold
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,187
Assessment$79,700
Home facts updated by county records

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Assigned Schools

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Neighborhood Overview

West End
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What Locals Say about West End

At least 40 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 91 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 82 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 73 % Say parking is easy

  • 70 % 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

  • 50 % 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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542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,575 sqft single-family home built in 1915. 542 Ruby St is located in West End, Lancaster. This property is not currently available for sale. 542 Ruby St was last sold on Jul 11, 2018 for $68,200. The current Trulia Estimate for 542 Ruby St is $237,700.