56 Wise Ave
Lancaster, PA 17603
Cabbage Hill- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 986 sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
986 sqft
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1949
Living Area
986 sqft
Price/Sqft
$179
Parking
Open Parking
About this House
This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bath home sits on a spacious corner lot and offers a compelling blend of comfort, updates, and investment potential. Step outside to enjoy a private backyard and a generous deck—ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, you’ll find an efficient layout filled with natural light, new flooring throughout most of the home, and modern kitchen cabinets that add a fresh, contemporary touch. Major mechanicals are already taken care of with a brand-new furnace and a 5 year old central A/C system —reducing future maintenance costs and adding peace of mind. Whether you're an investor seeking a reliable rental with low operating costs or a buyer looking for a home in a desirable location, this property checks all the boxes making it a smart long-term investment for any buyer.
56 Wise Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 986 sqft single-family home in Cabbage Hill, built in 1949. It last sold for $169,000 on Aug 8, 2025 (3% below the $173,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in April 2025 with an asking price of $1,695 per month. That rental listing was removed on April 9, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $176,800, with a rent estimate of $1,848/month.
Home Details for 56 Wise Ave
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber 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: 986 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Electric Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Central,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Central |
Fireplace & Spa No Fireplace |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: 2+ Access Exits |
View No View |
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Exterior Home Features Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: OtherNo Private Pool |
Parking & Garage No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street |
Pool Pool: None |
Frontage Not on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 986 Square Feet |
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Year Built Year Built: 1949 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: Twin/Semi-DetachedArchitecture: Other |
Building Construction Materials: Brick, MasonryNot a New ConstructionAttached To Another Structure |
Property Information Parcel Number: 3387991200000 |
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Price List Price: $173,900 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Aug 08 2025Possession Timing: Other |
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MLS Status: CLOSED |
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Direction & Address City: LANCASTERCommunity: None Available |
School Information Elementary School District: School District Of LancasterJr High / Middle School District: School District Of LancasterHigh School District: School District Of Lancaster |
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Building Area Building Area: 986 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 1307 sqft |
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Special Conditions: Standard |
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Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Agency |
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Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple |
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BasementMls Number: PALA2072562Municipality: LANCASTER CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 986 |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Chris Good, (717) 821-1610
Keller Williams Elite
Co-Listing Team: Esh & Associates, Co-Listing Agent: Benuel Esh, (717) 344-4480
Keller Williams Elite
Bought with: Chris Good, (717) 821-1610, Keller Williams Elite
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PALA2072562

Price History for 56 Wise Ave
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/08/2025 | $169,000 | Sold | Bright MLS #PALA2072562 |
| 07/18/2025 | $173,900 | Pending | Bright MLS #PALA2072562 |
| 07/11/2025 | $173,900 | PriceChange | Bright MLS #PALA2072562 |
| 07/05/2025 | $179,900 | Listed For Sale | Bright MLS #PALA2072562 |
| 04/09/2025 | $1,695 | ListingRemoved | Zillow Rentals |
| 04/02/2025 | $1,695 | Listed For Rent | Zillow Rentals |
| 02/08/2019 | $995 | ListingRemoved | Agent Provided |
| 01/22/2019 | $995 | Listed For Rent | Agent Provided |
Market trends in Lancaster
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$313K
$16.15KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
Price per sq ft
$195
$3MoM
Available listings
325
19MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $3,191 |
| Assessment | $79,800 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 56 Wise Ave
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.18 | Single-Family Home | $189,000 | 03/18/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,219 | |
0.24 | Single-Family Home | $225,000 | 04/09/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,014 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $208,000 | 09/30/25 | 3 | 1 | 1,102 | |
0.02 | Single-Family Home | $242,900 | 06/23/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,200 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $250,000 | 03/18/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,224 | |
0.03 | Single-Family Home | $224,975 | 09/25/25 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,064 | |
0.47 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 01/16/26 | 3 | 1 | 1,079 |
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What Locals Say about Cabbage Hill
At least 192 Trulia users voted on each feature.
91 % Say there are sidewalks
77 % Say yards are well-kept
75 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
73 % Say it's dog friendly
72 % Say kids play outside
68 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
68 % Say car is needed
67 % Say streets are well-lit
62 % Say there's holiday spirit
52 % Say people would walk alone at night
47 % Say neighbors are friendly
45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
41 % Say parking is easy
38 % Say it's quiet
33 % Say there are community events
29 % Say there's wildlife
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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