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    1694 1696 1698 COLUMBIA Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

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    $475,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - LANCASTER, PA

    Property size:
    3,353 SF
    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $141/SF
    Added:
    Jul 3, 2026
    Days on Market:
    5
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 7 at 10:06 am

    Property Features for 1694 1696 1698 COLUMBIA Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Rooms
    Dining Room, Basement
    Parking
    3
    Parking features
    Driveway, On Street
    Interior features
    Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Window Treatments
    Appliances
    Refrigerator, Stove
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    3,353 SF
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    5357

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Hot Water(Heating)
    Cooling system
    Window Unit(s)

    Building Details

    Year built
    1920
    Number of units
    3
    Building materials
    Brick, Masonry
    Architectural style
    Colonial

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    Anne M Lusk
    Anne M Lusk

    Listing agent Anne M Lusk License #RS210178L

    Listing office Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty 100 Foxshire Drive, Lancaster, PA

    Listing date Jul 3, 2026

    MLS# PALA2091242 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Triplex built in 1920 with Colonial architectural style
    • Brick/masonry construction with hot water heating and window unit cooling
    • Three separate units with features including built‑ins, dining areas, and window treatments
    • Unit bathrooms include tub/shower combo and Jack‑and‑Jill full bath with walk‑in shower
    • Corner lot with front and side yard areas and driveway plus on‑street parking
    • Includes 3 private off‑street parking spaces and appliances including refrigerator and stove

    Overview

    This well-maintained triplex offers three separate units arranged over two levels. The main level includes two units, each featuring a dine-in or eat-in kitchen and two bedrooms sharing a Jack-and-Jill full bath. One bath is described as a tub/shower combination, while the other is described with a walk-in shower. The second main-level unit includes bright living space with well-kept luxury vinyl plank flooring. The upper-level unit features plush carpeting throughout, expansive living areas, and numerous windows that bring in natural light.

    The property is situated on a corner lot and includes front and side yard areas. Off-street parking is available with three private spaces for residents.

    With three self-contained units and dedicated off-street parking, this building can support a variety of plans, including renting all units or occupying one unit while leasing the others. The current unit layouts provide two-bedroom living options with shared Jack-and-Jill bath configurations on the main level, plus a distinct upper-level layout defined by carpeting and windowed living space.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $54.3k $16.20
    − Vacancy −$815 −$0.24
    EGI $53.5k $15.96
    − OpEx −$16.1k −$4.79
    NOI $37.5k $11.17
    3,353 SF · lease $16.20/SF/yr · vacancy 1.50% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $535.0K
    $468.2K – $624.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $37,453 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.88%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $471.8K
    $412.9K – $550.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $33,029 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.95%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.12M
    $983.2K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
    NOI $78,653 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.56%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Triplexes

    Suggested Use

    Barber Shop Daycare Center HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Clothing & Fashion Store Wine and Liquor Store Bakery Bar & Pub Tattoo & Piercing Shop Bed & Breakfast

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Lancaster
    County
    Lancaster
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -76.34953
    Latitude
    40.03766

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Triplex - Well-maintained three-unit triplex on a corner lot with three private off-street parking spaces.
    Where is this triplex located?
    The property is located at 1694 1696 1698 COLUMBIA Avenue Lancaster, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $475,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Triplex built in 1920 with Colonial architectural style; Brick/masonry construction with hot water heating and window unit cooling; Three separate units with features including built‑ins, dining areas, and window treatments
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