559 W Walnut Street • Lancaster, PA 17603

$300,000 Beds: 3 • Baths: 1 full • Sq. Feet: 1350 • MLS ID: PALA2092302 • Subdivision: LANCASTER • School Dist: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Welcome to 559 W Walnut St, nestled in Lancaster City's highly desirable Chestnut Hill neighborhood—a place where charm, community, and opportunity come together. This inviting 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is full of character and endless potential, offering the perfect canvas to create the home you've always envisioned. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to downsize, or searching for a property you can personalize over time, this home is ready for its next chapter—and yours. Bring your ideas and make it your own with updated finishes, fresh paint, and thoughtful touches that reflect your personal style. Outside, you'll discover a detached art studio, a unique bonus space that's ideal for an artist's workshop, home office, music room, yoga or meditation retreat, creative studio, or hobby space. The location is just as inspiring as the home itself. Situated on one of Chestnut Hill's picturesque tree-lined streets, you'll enjoy easy access to neighborhood coffee shops, locally loved restaurants, theaters, parks, schools, and all the conveniences that make this one of Lancaster City's most sought-after communities. Downtown Lancaster's vibrant dining, boutique shopping, galleries, and entertainment are just minutes away. If you've been searching for a home with timeless character, an unbeatable location, and the opportunity to create something truly your own, 559 W Walnut St is ready to welcome you home. Set up your private showing today! View this listing at: http://karenrisserrealtor.com/mls=PALA2092302

Property Features

  • Taxes: $4,909
  • Basement: Yes
  • Roof Type: Slate,Rubber
  • Exterior: Brick,Masonry
  • Lot Size: 0.04 Acres
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.04 Acre(S)
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Central A/C
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Water: Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Municipality: LANCASTER CITY
  • Additional Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Fencing Description: Fully, Privacy, Wood
  • Location Description: Downtown
  • Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
  • Appliances: Dishwasher,Dryer,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Heater
  • Rooms: Dining Room,Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,Full Bath,Screened Porch
  • Basement: Unfinished,Outside Entrance,Full,Drain,Interior Access
  • SQFT Total Finished: 1350
  • SQFT Above Finished: 1350
  • Exterior: Exterior Lighting,Sidewalks
  • Interior: Bathroom - Tub Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Dining Area,Floor Plan - Traditional,Pantry,Wood Floors
  • Flooring: Hardwood,Luxury Vinyl Tile
  • Electric Description: 200+ Amp Service

School Information

  • High School: MCCASKEY H.S.
  • School District: SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Printed July 27, 2026


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