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427 Boas St, Harrisburg, PA, 17102

4beds
2baths
1,635sqft
$239,900
$147price/sqft
$1,900/moest. monthly cost
$76,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Discover the perfect blend of historic charm and modern living in this beautifully renovated Harrisburg home. Price Improvement with Added Value! This beautifully renovated home now offers 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms after the addition of a newly constructed fourth bedroom with its own private walkout entrance, providing exceptional flexibility for today’s buyer. The additional space is ideal for a guest suite, home office, private living quarters, or other flexible uses. Combined with the home’s modern updates and historic charm, this property offers incredible versatility and value. The list price has been increased by only $10,000 to reflect the added living space and functionality. If the additional bedroom is not yet reflected in the current listing photos, updated photos are available upon request while final images are being completed. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its original character, this home showcases timeless architectural details complemented by stylish, contemporary finishes throughout. Conveniently located near downtown Harrisburg, restaurants, shopping, parks, and major highways, this move-in-ready home offers the best of city living with historic appeal. Schedule your private showing today! Multiple offers have been received. Highest and best offers are requested by today at 4:00 PM. If you’ve been considering this home, now is the time to act!

Getting Around

93
WalkingWalker's Paradise
49
TransitSome Transit
51
BikeBikeable

Schools

2/10
Benjamin Franklin SchoolGrades PK-50.2 mi
4/10
Camp Curtin SchoolGrades 6-81.8 mi
1/10
Harrisburg High SchoolGrades 9-122.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction materials: Brick

Notable Dates

  • Major remodel year: 2026

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Hookup

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Other

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2

Features

  • Dining Area
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,635

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,635
  • Total interior livable area: 1,635 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: 050340150000000
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City

Lot

  • Lot size: 436 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 WeatherRelatively High
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind

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 $1,213$14,556
Home Insurance *$208$2,496
Property Taxes $255$3,060
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,900$22,800
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$65,142/yr
40% on housing$57,000/yr
45% on housing$50,666/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

Covered
WildfireWildfire
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WindWind
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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

$147This 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
2026-08-14Listed for sale$239,900
2026-08-04Pending sale$239,900
2026-07-30Listed for sale$239,900
2026-07-30Pending sale$239,900
2026-07-17Listed for sale$239,900
2026-01-27Sold$140,500
2016-07-29Sold$30,500
2011-11-17Listing removed$119,900
2011-09-03Price change$119,900
2011-08-12Listed for sale$124,900
2008-06-16Sold$30,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentMs. Julia E Gilchrist
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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