856 E Madison St, Lancaster, PA 17602
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OFF MARKET

856 E Madison St
Lancaster, PA 17602

East Side
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,564 sqft

$253,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,583/mo*
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$253,400

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 5, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,583/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,564 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination

Description

Great opportunity for investor or to make this your home. Located on corner lot which offers nice curb appeal. Features attached garage, replacement windows and hardwood floors. Home conditioned to offer flexibility for new owner to make some improvements to fit personal preference. Owner selling house "As-Is and is a PA Licensed Real Estate Broker.
856 E Madison St, Lancaster, PA 17602 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,564 sqft townhouse in East Side, built in 1942. It last sold for $225,000 on Jun 14, 2024 (6% below the $239,900 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in July 2024 with an asking price of $1,650 per month. That rental listing was removed on August 2, 2024. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $253,400, with a rent estimate of $1,820/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
1 Car Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 856 E Madison St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1564 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Gas Water HeaterLaundry: Hookup
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Radiator,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: None
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Brick/MortarNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Faces Rear,Attached,On Street
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1260 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 304 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1942
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: TownhouseStructure Type: End of Row/TownhouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Brick, MasonryNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 3366867400000

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $239,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Jun 14 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: 1564 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 2178 sqft

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

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

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: PALA2050650Municipality: LANCASTER CITYAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1260
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Ryan Gearhart, (717) 468-1144
RKG Real Estate, LLC
Bought with: Tim Phan, (717) 572-5178, Cavalry Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#PALA2050650

Price History for 856 E Madison St

DatePriceEventSource
08/02/2024ListingRemovedZillow Rentals
07/17/2024$1,600PriceChange
Zillow Rentals
07/02/2024$1,650Listed For RentZillow Rentals
06/14/2024$225,000Sold
Bright MLS #PALA2050650
05/15/2024$239,900PendingBright MLS #PALA2050650
05/07/2024$239,900Listed For SaleBright MLS #PALA2050650
03/24/2021ListingRemovedN/A
09/06/2019$1,299ListingRemovedN/A
08/27/2019$1,299PriceChange
N/A
08/06/2019$1,300Listed For RentN/A
08/08/2018$1,300ListingRemovedN/A
08/01/2018$1,300Listed For RentN/A
07/16/2015$70,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Lancaster

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$297K
$1.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.1%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$193
$3MoM
Available listings
343
37MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,055
Assessment$101,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 856 E Madison St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
743 E Madison St, Lancaster, PA
0.13
Townhouse
$230,000
07/29/25
3
1
1,382
726 E Madison St, Lancaster, PA
0.15
Townhouse
$235,000
04/17/26
3
1
1,102
819 E Marion St, Lancaster, PA
0.20
Townhouse
$210,000
04/09/26
4
1
1,232
742 E Fulton St, Lancaster, PA
0.18
Townhouse
$205,000
02/27/26
3
1
1,068
915 Clark St, Lancaster, PA
0.31
Townhouse
$190,000
07/07/25
3
1
1,312
249 N Marshall St, Lancaster, PA
0.30
Townhouse
$268,000
03/16/26
3
1
1,427
1015 Clark St, Lancaster, PA
0.40
Townhouse
$190,000
05/04/26
3
1
1,102
717 E Walnut St, Lancaster, PA
0.17
Townhouse
$284,900
04/24/26
3
1.5
1,170
561 Burrowes Ave, Lancaster, PA
0.43
Townhouse
$267,000
05/22/26
3
1
1,272
608 E Marion St, Lancaster, PA
0.36
Townhouse
$189,900
01/23/26
2
1
1,478

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Neighborhood Overview

East Side
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What Locals Say about East Side

At least 103 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 82 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 69 % Say car is needed

  • 68 % Say kids play outside

  • 63 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 62 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 50 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say parking is easy

  • 46 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 36 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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    "Walk to everything, very close to restaurants, gas and Rt 30. Quips Pub, mail salon on the corner. Friendly Greek across the street features over 100 craft beers for take out. Lots of trees everywhere. "
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    "I’ll leaving here for 4 years the street it’s really safe what ever you want to bye no problem with your delivery it’s safe no problem with the neighbors no problem to sleep at night "
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  • Keena D.
    "I think the area is decent lots of parks and plenty of sidewalks. convenient access to stores and highways "
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  • Akauffman28
    "There’s reservoir park and Lancaster county park near by. Majority of dog owners are friendly and cleen up after their pets"
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  • Andrewhahn55
    "Great location! Easy access to the city and highways plus near outlet shopping. The location is optimal having 3 airports within 70 miles."
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  • Theresa M.
    "Just moved to the area, quite happy with the quiet environment. Most of neighbors are friendly, and have been very welcoming. "
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  • Richmc87gt
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 5 years and it’s like a hidden little gem. Who knew you could be so close to the city with a home that feels quite the opposite."
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  • Eduardo F.
    "Multicultural place with nice people. Parks nearby and downtown not to far. You can walk freely without no fear. Access to everything is good and the best part of it is the weather "
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