Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate531 Lafayette Street, Lancaster, PA 17603-5211 $264,900
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Interior Sq. Ft: 1,295
Acreage: 0.04
Age:130 years
Style:
Traditional
Subdivision: Cabbage Hill
Design/Type:
Twin/Semi-Detached
Description
Welcome to 531 Lafayette Street. This historic townhome is situated in the SOWE (Southwest)/Cabbage Hill neighborhood of Lancaster, PA. Built in 1895, this fully updated residence offers 1295 square feet of living space. The layout of the home includes a spacious living room/dining room combo with new luxury vinyl plank flooring, an electric fireplace and a contemporary ceiling fan. The kitchen has been fully remodeled with NEW cabinetry, SS appliances, granite countertops and a tile backsplash. The NEW stackable washer & dryer units are also situated in the kitchen. Venture upstairs and you will find 2 full bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. NEW carpet has been installed in each bedroom and both bathrooms have been beautifully updated (one with a walk in shower, the other with a tub shower). Walk up one more flight of stairs and you will find a freshly painted and newly carpeted 3rd bedroom. This room also has the potential to be used as a man cave, extra entertaining space or office space. The options are totally up to the new owner(s). This beautifully updated semi-detached home is located in a rapidly improving neighborhood and is within walking distance to various locals schools, Don't miss the opportunity to tour this home! You will be pleasantly surprised with the many upgrades throughout and its move-in ready just for you!
Primary Bed: 9 X 11 - Upper 1
Primary Bath: 7 X 8 - Upper 1
Bedroom 2: 16 X 9 - Upper 1
Bathroom 2: 7 X 4 - Upper 1
Dining Room: 10 X 10 - Main
Kitchen: 15 X 9 - Main
Basement: 14 X 24 - Lower 1
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
Forced Air Heating, Natural Gas, Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - None, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service, Main Floor Laundry, Cable TV Available
Garage/Parking
Off Street, On Street, Public Parking
Interior
Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Basement Connecting Stairway, Full Basement, Interior Access Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Basement Walkout Stairs, Carpet Flooring, Concrete Flooring, Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring, Mantel(s), Electric Fireplace, Replacement Windows, Smoke Detector
Exterior
Stone Foundation, Composite Roof, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Masonry, Sidewalks, Street Lights
Lot
Level Lot, Rented Lot, Road Frontage, Middle Of Block, City View, Street View
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Public Elementary (26 schools)
Public Middle (9 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reynolds Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 0.55 mi |
| Wheatland Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 0.73 mi |
| Jackson Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 1.13 mi |
| Lincoln Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 1.75 mi |
| Manor Middle School | Penn Manor School District | 7–8 | Lancaster | 3.93 mi |
| Landis Run Intermediate School | Manheim Township School District | 5–6 | Lancaster | 4.54 mi |
| Centerville Middle School | Hempfield School District | 7–8 | Lancaster | 4.75 mi |
| Manheim Township Middle School | Manheim Township School District | 7–8 | Lancaster | 4.88 mi |
| Gerald G Huesken Middle School | Conestoga Valley School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 4.99 mi |
Public High (6 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenix Academy | Lancaster School District | 6–12 | Lancaster | 0.94 mi |
| La Academia Partnership Charter School | La Academia Partnership Charter School | 6–12 | Lancaster | 1.06 mi |
| McCaskey Campus | Lancaster School District | 9–12 | Lancaster | 1.56 mi |
| Penn Manor High School | Penn Manor School District | 9–12 | Millersville | 2.99 mi |
| Lancaster County CTC-Willow St Campus | Lancaster County CTC | 9–12 | Willow Street | 4.29 mi |
| Manheim Township High School | Manheim Township School District | 9–12 | Lancaster | 4.75 mi |
Private (20 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Lancaster (17603), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 23
- Average salary of people in this community: $41,417
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 2,128
- Household Size (ppl): 2.47
- Households w/ Children: 58%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 14,354 (53.7%)
- Rented: 10,900 (40.8%)
- Vacant: 1,453 (5.4%)
- Total: 26,707
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
The Temperature chart displays average high and low values for January and July, and is designed to provide an indication of both seasonal and daily temperature variability. The Weather Risk Index indicates the calculated risk of each type of weather event occurring in the future. This risk is based on historical localized storm events and weather patterns. The national average for each type of weather event equals a score of 100, so a score of 200 would represent twice the risk as the national average, and a score of 50 would represent half the risk of the national average.
Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 4.0%
- Some High School: 9.7%
- High School Graduate: 32.2%
- Some College: 16.2%
- Associate Degree: 7.8%
- Bachelor's Degree: 19.2%
- Graduate Degree: 10.8%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $55,067
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $654
- One Bedroom: $765
- Two Bedroom: $1,039
- Three Bedroom: $1,177
- Four Bedroom: $1,282
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