542 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA, 17602
About This Home
Welcome to your NEW Lancaster City Home - 542 E Orange. This 4-bedroom, 1.5-bath home offers the perfect balance of city living and personal space. As you arrive, you’ll notice the large front porch, ideal for relaxing or welcoming guests, and the home’s position set back from the road, adding a touch of privacy. Step inside to find a wide-open entry room, a bright and versatile space that sets the tone for the rest of the home. Fresh updates throughout provide a modern feel while maintaining the home’s character. The main level flows naturally into spacious living and dining areas, with plenty of room for everyday living or entertaining. Upstairs, four bedrooms offer flexibility for sleeping arrangements, work-from-home setups, or extra storage. Located just blocks from the city center, this home puts restaurants, shops, and conveniences right at your fingertips.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1900
Materials
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Construction materials: Stucco,Masonry
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Features
- Window features: Replacement,Vinyl Clad
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,714
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,714
- Total interior livable area: 1,714 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 3322171200000
- Zoning: RES
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Lot size: 1,742 sqft
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,592 | $19,104 |
| Home Insurance * | $88 | $1,056 |
| Property Taxes | $315 | $3,780 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $2,219 | $26,628 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2026-07-24 | Listed for sale | $330,000 |
| 2025-07-01 | Listing removed | $305,000 |
| 2025-04-30 | Price change | $305,000 |
| 2025-04-10 | Listed for sale | $310,000 |
| 2025-04-10 | Listing removed | $315,000 |
| 2025-01-30 | Price change | $315,000 |
| 2025-01-13 | Listed for sale | $320,000 |
| 2025-01-02 | Listing removed | $325,000 |
| 2024-12-05 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
| 2024-06-06 | Sold | $230,000 |
| 2024-05-20 | Pending sale | $259,900 |
| 2024-05-13 | Price change | $259,900 |
| 2024-05-07 | Pending sale | $269,900 |
| 2024-04-28 | Price change | $269,900 |
| 2024-04-20 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
| 2023-08-16 | Listing removed | $257,900 |
| 2023-07-24 | Price change | $257,900 |
| 2023-06-03 | Price change | $259,900 |
| 2023-05-10 | Price change | $269,900 |
| 2023-04-14 | Listed for sale | $279,900 |
| 2020-06-05 | Sold | $152,000 |
| 2020-05-01 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
| 2019-09-24 | Listing removed | $148,900 |
| 2019-01-26 | Price change | $148,900 |
| 2019-01-17 | Listed for sale | $149,000 |
| 2018-05-08 | Sold | $107,000 |
| 2013-10-31 | Sold | $87,000 |
| 2008-03-05 | Sold | $83,800 |
| 2001-05-15 | Sold | $30,000 |
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