70 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602
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OFF MARKET

70 Howard Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602

Mussertown
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 611 sqft

$153,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,021/mo*
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$153,700

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 29, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,021/mo*
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2 Beds
1 Bath
611 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Property Type
Townhouse
Year Built
1855
Living Area
611 sqft
Price/Sqft
$252
Parking
Open Parking

About this House

A cute bungalow on Howard Street. 2 bed, 1 bath with original hardwood floors. New kitchen and Bathroom, new windows, new hvac system. Use the alley to access the backyard, where there's some nice shade.
70 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA 17602 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 611 sqft townhouse in Mussertown, built in 1855. It last sold for $140,000 on Nov 22, 2024 (6% below the $148,500 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $153,700, with a rent estimate of $1,302/month.

Home Details for 70 Howard Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 611 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Phone AvailableAppliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Electric Water HeaterLaundry: Main Level,Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: ENERGY STAR Qualified Windows, ReplacementFlooring: Hardwood, Vinyl
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1.5Levels: One and One HalfAccessibility: NoneFloors: Hardwood, Vinyl
View
Has a ViewView: City
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition ShingleFencing: Chain LinkOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeExterior: Sidewalks, LightingFoundation: StoneNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: City/CountyRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 611 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1855
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, MasonryNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Condition: ExcellentIncluded in Sale: Kitchen Stove, RefrigeratorParcel Number: 3337001700000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $148,500
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Wed Dec 04 2024Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: LANCASTERCommunity: 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: 611 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 1742 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: PALA2054226Municipality: LANCASTER CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 611
Last check for updates: about 8 hours ago
Listed by Wendell Huyard, (717) 629-2227
Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing Team: The Wendell Huyard Team
Bought with: Thomas Garman, (717) 725-4636, Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PALA2054226

Price History for 70 Howard Ave

DatePriceEventSource
11/22/2024$140,000Sold
Bright MLS #PALA2054226
10/28/2024$148,500PendingBright MLS #PALA2054226
09/16/2024$148,500PriceChange
Bright MLS #PALA2054226
08/14/2024$157,500PriceChange
Bright MLS #PALA2054226
07/29/2024$162,500PriceChange
Bright MLS #PALA2054226
07/19/2024$175,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #PALA2054226
06/12/2024$105,000Sold
N/A
04/24/2023ListingRemovedBright MLS #PALA179672
11/06/2022$117,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #PALA2021890
08/01/2022$109,900PriceChange
Bright MLS #PALA2021890
07/14/2022$119,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PALA2021890
04/26/2021$74,900Sold
N/A
04/08/2021$74,900PendingBright MLS #PALA179672
04/01/2021$74,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PALA179672

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$1,380
Assessment$34,500
Home facts updated by county records

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Sold Date
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1,100
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3
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1,317
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2
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1,605
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3
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1,149
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$189,900
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2
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$248,000
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Neighborhood Overview

Mussertown
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What Locals Say about Mussertown

  • Tyler Musselman
    "Friendly, easy going neighborhood that is well taken care of. Dogs are one of the things that are well liked and appreciated. "
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  • Oscar T.
    "I've live in this house for 2 yrs cool neighborhood is nice and fun and busy everyone always on the move"
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  • Luis O.
    "just love city life people are nice and work is walking distance to my house.. I will be living in the city as long as I can my kids where born here. "
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  • Carolyn P.
    "clean and quite neighorhood.2 block walk to downtown.i can safely walk to turkey hill 3 blocks away near midnight without any trouble or harm.the only blight in the area is the church at farnum and south queen street.where they must be repeatledy ask to clean up their trash along the fence line.savealot supermarket is one block away.bus transportation convienent route also.homes are built around the late 1890's to 1900's on my block.neighbors take pride of their rental or ownership of their home.and keep their property free of trash.its so quite you think all your neighbors are on vacation!"
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