Sold149d on market
836 Helen Ave
Lancaster, PA, 17601 • 17601 • Lancaster County
$279,000
$179/sqft
3Beds
2Baths
1,556Sqft
0.08 acLot
1951Built
Property DNA
Scenic Views
Street · Garden
Traditional Style
Built 1951 · 75 years of history
Grandview Heights
17601
Enhanced Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s) · Main Entrance Lock · Smoke Detector(s)
Outdoor Living
Deck
1 Fireplace
Glass Doors
Special Features
Above Grade · Below Grade
Hardwood & Wood Floors
Quality flooring throughout
This home is in high demand
Listed 149 days ago · 13 views · Top 1% likely to sell soon
Market activity
Demand and pricing signals for this listing
13 views
People checking out this listing
149 days on market
Established listing
$179/sqft
Price per square foot
Selling Soon Prediction
Very HighThis home ranks in the top 1% of listings most likely to go under contract soon, based on market activity and demand signals.
Likelihood score
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About this home
Single Family · Built 1951
Semi-detached house in very desirable Grandview Heights. Grandview Heights is a very special neighborhood where neighbors know each other and help each other. It's comforting seeing so many friendly faces and happy dogs. Schaeffer Elementary is a very sweet school and the Manheim Township School District is excellent. Includes a front porch, nice backyard and deck for bbq's and entertaining, a walkout basement to a tree-lined yard, many replacement windows, hardwood floors, fireplace, 1 and 1/2 baths, and 3 bedrooms. large cedar closet
Standout features identified
Our analysis highlights nice backyard, front porch, and hardwood floors as key attractions of this home.
Estimated monthly payment
Based on current rates
$1,725/month
Principal & Interest$1,353
Property Tax$279
Insurance$93
Down payment20% ($55,800)
3%50%
Est. 6.10% rate · 30yr fixed · $223,200 loan
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Key facts and listing details
TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1951
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
ParkingOpen Parking
Lot3,485 sqft
Property
Home typeSingle Family
Sub-typeSingle Family Residence
StyleTraditional
ConditionVery Good,Good
Year built1951
Stories2
Systems
HeatingForced Air, Natural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
RoofComposition,Shingle
ConstructionBrick, Masonry
Water / SewerPublic / Public Sewer
Parking & Outdoor
ParkingOn Street
BasementWalk-Out Access,Full,Exterior Entry,Finished
Fireplaces1
Lot3,485 sqft
Location & Tax
Neighborhood17601
ZoningRESIDENTIAL
Annual tax$3,031
Parcel3901475500000
Bathrooms & Fees
Full baths1
Features & details
19 categories of property features
Interior Features
Interior
Built-in Features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Attic
Bathroom - Tub Shower
Breakfast Area
Eat-in Kitchen
Dry Wall
Appliances
Dryer
Oven/Range - Gas
Refrigerator
Washer
Water Heater
Electric Water Heater
Flooring
Carpet
Hardwood
Wood
Heating
Forced Air
Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Electric
Laundry
In Basement
Fireplace
Glass Doors
Windows
Insulated Windows
Screens
Storm Window(s)
Accessibility
None
Exterior Features
Exterior
Sidewalks
Street Lights
Parking
On Street
Construction
Brick
Masonry
Patio & Porch
Deck
Lot Features
Front Yard
Private
Rear Yard
Sloped
Backs to Trees
Level
Wooded
Year Round Access
Suburban
Security
Carbon Monoxide Detector(s)
Main Entrance Lock
Smoke Detector(s)
Views
Street
Garden
Pool Features
None
Utilities
Cable Available
Electricity Available
Natural Gas Available
Sewer Available
Water Available
Phone
Phone Available
Cable
Other Structures
Above Grade
Below Grade
Room details
10 rooms detailed
Bedroom1
Upper11×12 ft132 sqft
Flooring - HardWood
Bedroom2
Upper13×11 ft143 sqft
Flooring - HardWood
Bedroom3
Upper8×8 ft64 sqft
Flooring - HardWood
Bathroom1
Upper6×8 ft48 sqft
Flooring - Vinyl
Other
UpperDining Room
Main12×12 ft144 sqft
Flooring - HardWood
Listing insights
Market data and value estimates
StatusSold
Days on market149
Est. value$284,700
Est. rent$1,879/mo
Tax rate1.24%
Price/sqft$179
On marketOct 10, 2025
PostedOct 10, 2025
Last sold$279,000
MLS updatedNov 13, 2025
Tour days6
Views13
How are the schools in Lancaster?
3 schools rated nearby
Location
Lancaster, PA, 17601
Price history
3 events
DateEventPrice$/sqftSource
Nov 12, 2025Sold$279,000$179Bright MLS
Oct 13, 2025Contingent$279,000$179Bright MLS
Oct 10, 2025Listed For Sale$279,000$179Bright MLS
Sold$279,000
Nov 12, 2025•$179/sqft•Bright MLS
Contingent$279,000
Oct 13, 2025•$179/sqft•Bright MLS
Listed For Sale$279,000
Oct 10, 2025•$179/sqft•Bright MLS
Tax history
24 years of records
YearTax paidAssessed value
Apr 11, 2025$2,980$134,300
Apr 11, 2024$2,906$134,300
Apr 11, 2023$2,830$134,300
Apr 11, 2022$2,782$134,300
Apr 11, 2021$2,782$134,300
Apr 11, 2020$664$134,300
Apr 11, 2019$2,694$134,300
Apr 11, 2018$664$134,300
Apr 11, 2017$2,697$106,000
Apr 11, 2016$2,697$106,000
Apr 11, 2015$1,868$106,000
Apr 11, 2014$1,868$106,000
Apr 11, 2013—$106,000
Apr 11, 2012—$106,000
Apr 11, 2011—$106,000
Apr 11, 2010—$106,000
Apr 11, 2009—$106,000
Apr 11, 2007—$106,000
Apr 11, 2006—$106,000
Apr 11, 2005—$106,000
Apr 11, 2004—$89,000
Apr 11, 2003—$89,000
Apr 11, 2002—$89,000
Apr 11, 2000—$89,000
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Neighborhood details
Local context around this listing
Lancaster, PA • Lancaster County
Nearby neighborhoods
Cabbage HillChestnut HillConestoga HeightsEast SideMussertownProspect HeightsRohrerstownRossStevensWest End
Nearby cities
ColumbiaDenverElizabethtownEphrataLancasterLititzManheimMount Joy
Nearby zip codes
17504175371757517584175851760117602176031761117622
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