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23 N Shippen Street

Lancaster, PA 17602

Name: Open House: 1pm-3pm
Start: 2025-04-13T13:00:00
End: 2025-04-13T15:00:00
Location: 23 N Shippen Street

– beds
– baths
3,349 sqft
3,049 sqft lot
$134 per sqft
1890 build

Welcome home to this stunning historic 2-unit investment opportunity in downtown Lancaster. This spacious and well-maintained duplex is a fantastic investment or an ideal home for you to live in one apartment and rent the second. In the heart of Lancaster’s Historic District this property offers incredible income potential, with each vacant unit projected to rent for $2,000 per month—totaling $4,000 in monthly income. It also features separate utilities and off-street parking for two vehicles. Experience the grandeur of the 3- story front apartment as you step into the welcoming foyer. The first-floor living room, perfect for entertaining, boasts gleaming hardwood floors and natural light, creating a warm and inviting space. A hardwood staircase, protected by carpeted steps, leads to three bedrooms and three full baths. The rear apartment has a private entrance on East Grant Street and offers outdoor living with a private fenced-in backyard. The entrance leads to a bright, window-lined, living room, with built-in bookshelves for a cozy library nook. This unit features a formal dining room, updated kitchen as well as three bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Throughout both apartments, contemporary renovations enhance the home’s character, including electrical upgrades with dimmer switches for customized lighting. Each unit has its own furnace, hot water heater, electric meter, and washer/dryer hook-up for efficiency and independence. Nestled in a vibrant, predominantly owner-occupied neighborhood, this home is within walking distance to Musser Park, Central and Southern Markets, galleries, the Fulton, many great restaurants, brew pubs, and coffee shops. This property is a rare find with its prime location, contemporary updates and income-generating potential. It also offers the flexibility to be easily converted back to a single-family home. Don't miss the chance to own a piece of Lancaster’s rich history -- schedule your private showing today.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Keller Williams of Central PA

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Apr 10, 2025 •

MLS# PALA2066864 —

The Building

Year Built:

1890
Year Built Source:

Assessor
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Brick, Masonry
Building Levels:

3
Building Units Total:

2
Structure Type:

End of Row/Townhouse
Architectural Style:

Traditional
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Stone
Total SqFt Source:

Assessor
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Assessor
Tax Total Finished SqFt:

3349

Interior

Fireplace:

No
Living Area SqFt Source:

Assessor

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

3349
Living Area SqFt:

3,349 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Acceptable Financing:

Cash, Conventional, FHA
Possession:

Immediate

Location

Directions:

Use GPS
Cross Street:

East Ross
Latitude:

40.03942108
Longitude:

-76.29912567

The Property

Property Type:

Multi-Family
Property Subtype:

Duplex
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

0.07
Lot Size Source:

Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions:

0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source:

Assessor
Lot SqFt:

3,049 Sqft
Zoning:

114 RES: 2 FAM DWLG
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Use Code:

114
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

332-72354-0-0000
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$9,694
Tax Assessed Value:

$245,000
Year Assessed:

2025
School Tax:

5884.0
County Tax:

713.00
City/Town Tax:

3096.00
Total Taxes Payment Frequency:

Annually

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Wall Unit, Window Unit(s)
Central Air:

No
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

Radiator
Heating Fuel:

Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

Public Sewer
Hot Water:

Electric, Natural Gas
Water Source:

Public

Schools

Elementary School:

Wickersham E.S.
Middle School:

Lincoln M.S.
High School:

MCCASKEY H.S.
School District Name:

School District Of Lancaster
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Pool:

No Pool
Spa:

No
Association Recreation Fee:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

2
Garage:

No
Type of Parking:

Off Street
Off Street - # of Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Other Units:

Unit 1,Unit 2
Vacation Rental:

No
Units Furnished:

None
Three Bedroom Units:

2

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
4/9/25 Apr 9, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$450,000

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This multifamily located in Musser Park, Lancaster, PA 17602 is currently for sale for $450,000. 23 N Shippen Street is a 3,349 square foot multifamily with – beds and – baths. 23 N Shippen Street is in the Musser Park neighborhood of Lancaster and has a WalkScore® of 94, making it a walker’s paradise. This multifamily is in the attendance area of James P Wickersham Elementary School, Mccaskey Campus, and Abraham Lincoln Middle School.

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