#PALA2061768, Robert D Hess, Listing office: Kingsway Realty - Lancaster
1036-1040 E King St Lancaster, PA 17602
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About 1036-1040 E King St
This property will be offered at Public Auction on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 @ 6pm. The listing price is the opening bid only and in no way reflects the final sale price. 10% down due at auction, 2% transfer tax to be paid by the purchaser, real estate taxes prorated. This Lancaster Township property—deeded as two separate parcels—presents a unique opportunity in a prime location! The main floor of the home hosts a cozy living room, a kitchen, and a formal dining room. The second floor features two Bedrooms, a full bathroom, and an office space that could be used as another bedroom. The third floor boasts two additional bedrooms and a storage closet. Additional amenities include a detached three-story garage with multiple bays and storage space, a basement with a half bath and potential to be finished, hardwood floors, historic charm throughout the home and easy access to Routes 30, 462, and downtown Lancaster City. While the home is in need of updating, it’s full of potential—whether you're an investor or a buyer looking for a place to make your own! Property is zoned Local Commercial and currently offers significant additional income from a prominent advertising billboard located at the edge of the property.
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Summary
- Partial Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Hardwood, Slate
- Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Stain/Lead Glass, Wainscotting, Wood Floors
- Fireplace: Brick
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Oversized, Detached Garage,Driveway
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Forced Air
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $200,000
- Price/SqFt: $132
- Directions: Please use GPS
- Year Built: 1891
- Living Area: 1,514 SqFt
- Municipality: Lancaster Twp
- Lot Size: 0.7 Acres
- MLS Number: PALA2073424
- MLS Name: BRIGHT
- Office Name: Cavalry Realty LLC
- Office Phone: (717) 932-2599
- Listing Agent: Thomas M Stewart
- Agent Phone: (717) 932-2599
- Agent Email: tstewart@cavalryrealty.com
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Nearby schools
5
Burrowes Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•1001 E Orange St
5
Wickersham Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•401 N Reservoir St
4
Washington Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.9 mi
•545 S Ann St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
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The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $51,172. Most Lancaster, PA residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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About 1036-1040 E King St
The listing price of 1036-1040 E King St property is $200,000.
The property 1036-1040 E King St is a house located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, 17602.
Active Listing: 1036-1040 E King St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1036-1040 E King St are: Burrowes Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Wickersham Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Washington Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Lincoln Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Jackson Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Reynolds Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), La Academia Partnership Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), McCaskey High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Phoenix Academy (GreatSchools Rating 2/10).
The property at 1036-1040 E King St has 5 bedrooms and 1 full and 1 half bathrooms.
The property 1036-1040 E King St is 1,514 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1036-1040 E King St is 1891.
This home is located at 1036-1040 E King St in Lancaster, PA and zip code 17602. This 1,514 square foot home, which was built in 1891, sits on a 0.70 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 21, 2025 and is currently priced at $200,000.
In June 2025 in Lancaster, PA there were 67.3% more homes for sale than in May. In June 2025 median list price was $355,000 and the average listing age was 61 days.