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585 Zook Ave, Lancaster, PA, 17602

2beds
1baths
1,526sqft
$196,400
$129price/sqft
$1,467/moest. monthly cost
$58,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 585 Zook Avenue, Lancaster! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offers comfort, convenience, and affordability in a great location. This well-maintained property includes a private fenced patio, perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying added privacy. The home boasts a newer roof and replacement windows, along with efficient natural gas heat to help keep utility costs manageable. The partially finished basement provides additional flexible living space and includes washer and dryer hookups. Enjoy the benefit of low annual taxes of approximately $2,122. A nearby parking lot located just steps away offers the opportunity for private parking through a permit program. Currently tenant-occupied, the tenant would love to remain, making this a potential investment opportunity, but will vacate if the home is purchased by an owner-occupant. Whether you're looking for your first home, downsizing, or adding to your investment portfolio, this property offers exceptional value and versatility. Schedule your showing today!

Getting Around

87
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
62
BikeBikeable

Schools

7/10
Wickersham El SchoolGrades PK-50.5 mi
4/10
Lincoln Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.7 mi
5/10
McCaskey CampusGrades 9-120.4 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Very Good
  • Year built: 1912

Materials

  • Foundation: Block,Stone
  • Roof: Rubber
  • Construction materials: Brick,Masonry

Type & Style

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

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Oven/Range - Electric,Refrigerator,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: In Basement

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main

Features

  • Bathroom - Tub Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Combination Kitchen/Dining,Plaster Walls
  • Window features: Replacement
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Vinyl,Laminate
  • Finished area below ground: 364
  • Finished area above ground: 1,162

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,526
  • Total interior livable area: 1,526 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Living Room

  • Level: Main

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s)

Details

  • Parcel number: 3369301000000
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Three
  • Stories: 3
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Fencing: Wood

Lot

  • Lot size: 871 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Parking features: Prepaid,Off Street,Other

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
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Lightning

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 $993$11,916
Home Insurance *$54$648
Property Taxes $196$2,352
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,467$17,604
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$50,297/yr
40% on housing$44,010/yr
45% on housing$39,120/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

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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: 9.7%
9.7%
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

$129This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 17602$160
Lancaster County$180

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 17602$211
Lancaster County$208

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
2026-08-13Price change$179,900
2026-08-03Listed for sale$196,400
2021-05-20Listing removed--
2021-05-13Listed for rent$900
2006-10-26Sold$66,656
2006-04-11Sold$45,000
2001-03-26Sold$30,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentJane Martin
BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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