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231 Boas St, Harrisburg, PA, 17102

4beds
3baths
2,143sqft
$259,900
$121price/sqft
$2,052/moest. monthly cost
$82,080/yrincome needed

About This Home

Live in the center of it all with this spacious 3 bedroom home plus a versatile bonus room and 2.5 bathrooms in Downtown Harrisburg. Offering over 2,000 square feet, this residence delivers flexibility, comfort, and plenty of room to spread out ideal for shared living or anyone needing extra space. Inside, you’ll find distinct living and dining areas that create a functional layout for both everyday living and entertaining. The home features a fireplace for added character, along with a private rooftop deck that provides a unique outdoor retreat right at home. Practical features include gas heat, gas cooking, and gas hot water for dependable efficiency throughout the year. The unfinished basement gives you additional room for storage or creative use, while on street parking makes city living easy for you and your guests. Positioned just steps from government buildings, local dining, shopping, and neighborhood amenities, this location offers true walkability and access to everything downtown Harrisburg has to offer. Schedule a showing today and see how this well located, spacious home can fit your lifestyle. Home has been priced to sell. Seller is selling "as is."

Getting Around

94
WalkingWalker's Paradise
48
TransitSome Transit
72
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

4/10
Benjamin Franklin SchoolGrades PK-50.3 mi
5/10
Camp Curtin SchoolGrades 6-81.9 mi
2/10
Harrisburg High SchoolGrades 9-122.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Other
  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater,Electric Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,143

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water,Steam,Radiant,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,143
  • Total interior livable area: 2,143 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: 050280040000000
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 871 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
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,314$15,768
Home Insurance *$226$2,712
Property Taxes $277$3,324
Electricity $235$2,821
Total$2,052$24,624
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$70,354/yr
40% on housing$61,560/yr
45% on housing$54,720/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How 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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 10.5%
10.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.2%
-2.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$121This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 17102$81
Dauphin County$126

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 17102$90
Dauphin County$160

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

DateEventPrice
2026-04-06Listed for sale$235,000
2024-01-11Listing removed--
2024-01-10Listed for rent$1,800
2024-01-10Listing removed--
2024-01-06Listed for rent$1,800
2023-08-15Sold$170,000
2023-07-10Pending sale$179,900
2023-07-01Listed for sale$179,900
2019-06-11Listing removed$1,195
2019-06-03Listed for rent$1,195
2018-07-31Listing removed$1,195
2018-07-09Listed for rent$1,195
2009-11-21Listing removed$169,900
2009-05-02Price change$169,900
2009-04-17Listed for sale$174,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentERNIECE CAMPBELL
BrokerageReal of Pennsylvania

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