Welcome to 257 W King Street—a rare historic gem in Lancaster City's Downtown Business District! One of only three remaining commercial buildings in the city showcasing the striking Second Gothic Revival architectural style. With an exquisitely preserved, richly ornate brick façade dating back to circa 1898, this iconic structure once belonged to prominent jeweler and developer Henry Zahm Rhoades and later served the community through generations of retail and residential uses. Today, this beautiful property offers endless possibilities with a first-floor commercial space perfect for a boutique, gallery, café, nail salon or office, plus two residential units above—a large 3-bedroom apartment spanning the second and third floors, and a charming studio. Whether you're looking to live and work in the same building or invest in a unique income-producing property in Downtown Lancaster, you won't want to miss this opportunity! Conveniently located in the Central Business District, you're just steps away from Central Market, restaurants, coffee shops, galleries, the Convention Center, and more. Plus, the property sits within the City Revitalization & Improvement Zone (CRIZ), which may offer financial incentives for acquisition, renovation, and business growth. Historic charm, modern opportunity. Schedule your private tour today—properties like this don’t come around often!
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$575,000
257 W King St, Lancaster, PA 17603
4beds
--baths
3,217sqft
Est.:
Townhouse
Built in 1860
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$179/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: 15 hours ago
Listed by:
Ada Rivera 717-615-3400,
Home 1st Realty (717) 208-3250
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2070856

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 300
Heating
- Baseboard, Radiator, Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,217
- Total interior livable area: 3,217 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,742 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3315815600000
- Zoning: COMM/ MULTI FAMILY
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Stone
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1860
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $179/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $204,400
- Annual tax amount: $8,174
- Date on market: 7/31/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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