Welcome Home to Lancaster City Living! This cozy, semi-detached gem offers 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and a family room in the lower level! Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking for city convenience, you'll love being just 5 minutes from vibrant Downtown Lancaster's restaurants, shops, and entertainment! Relax in your fenced backyard—ideal entertaining! This home is an affordable step into homeownership. Don't miss out! Schedule your showing today!
Sold for $218,000
$218,000
540 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA 17603
3beds
1,450sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1915
1,307 Square Feet Lot
$224,200 Zestimate®
$150/sqft
$1,628 Estimated rent
Home value
$224,200
$213,000 - $235,000
$1,628/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 26, 2025 at 05:31am
Listed by:
Ada Rivera 717-615-3400,
Home 1st Realty
Bought with:
Ada Rivera, RM424646
Home 1st Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALA2073230
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 400
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,450
- Total interior livable area: 1,450 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Parking features: None
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 1,307 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 3385810700000
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Brick, Masonry
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1915
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Lancaster
- Subdivision: Lancaster City Ward 8
- Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/20/2025 | Sold | $218,000+3.9%$150/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALA2073230 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Pending sale | $209,900$145/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2073230 Report a problem | ||
| 7/18/2025 | Listed for sale | $209,900+133.2%$145/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #PALA2073230 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2015 | Sold | $90,000-9.9%$62/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2015 | Listed for sale | $99,900+5.3%$69/sqft |
Source: Mountain Realty LLC #239365 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,215 +1.1% | $80,400 |
| 2024 | $3,181 +1.7% | $80,400 |
| 2023 | $3,128 +4.3% | $80,400 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: West End
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Smith-Wade-El Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Wheatland Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 5/10Mccaskey CampusGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: School District Of Lancaster
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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