177 River Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603-4747 $1,950,000

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Interior Sq. Ft: 7,836
Acreage: 1.37
Age:20 years
Style:
Georgian
Subdivision: School Lane Hills
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
A tree-lined drive leads to the front entrance steps of the brick Georgian-style main house designed with exceptional attention to architectural detail and construction. The residence is designed to create an open and light filled warmth with 10-foot ceilings on the first floor, 9-foot ceilings on the second floor, and 14–16-foot cathedral-style ceilings with skylights and balcony on the third floor. Together, 5 bedrooms with baths, two with fireplaces and balconies, a master bedroom with separate closets and dressing areas, and 3 half bathrooms provide ample comfort for family, friends and guests. Centrally located in the School Lane Hills neighborhood, the home offers convenient access to shopping, services, recreation and entertainment. Main house highlights include custom woodwork and built ins, a marble-tiled columned foyer, powder room, grand double height stairwell with decorative plaster accents, formal living room with antique fireplace surround and separate marble topped wet bar leads to an outdoor bluestone porch and fireplace, cypress paneled family room with fireplace, build ins, and porch access, spacious, sun filled kitchen with double sinks, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, marble counters and travertine flooring, formal multipurpose dining room with antique fireplace, build ins, and French doors leading to private walled garden, sun room w fireplace and build ins, family entrance to mudroom with 5 custom “cubbiesâ€, wall-to-ceiling cabinetry, separate refrigerator, soapstone counter and sink, a pantry with floor-to- ceiling storage, coat rack, stacked washer/dryer and a floor height utility sink. Lighting includes Waterford Crystal chandeliers in the dining room, custom accent lights, period-style fixtures throughout with exterior illumination provided by hand-crafted Carolina Lighting fixtures that enhance both the aesthetic and security of the property. A separate office/exercise area and powder room complete the first-floor layout. Throughout, “pocket†doors and hard wood floors provide aesthetic and practical complements for privacy and events. The second floor includes 4 en suite bedrooms, a cozy reading space, and a large central laundry, with sink, crafts center and custom build ins. The extensively landscaped and mature plantings provide the 1.4-acre property with exceptional privacy and natural beauty. Outdoor features include an in-ground swimming pool and waterfall designed with natural elements and plantings that blend into the landscape. A spectacular blue stone slate plaza contains an enclosed seating area and fireplace and separate pool house with countertop, custom cabinetry, dishwasher, food warmers, refrigerator, and separate powder room and shower areas that together produce comfortable space for entertaining and relaxation. The three-car carriage house has a finished floor, storage systems and central vac and second floor living quarters with a kitchen, full bath, heating, cooling and central vac. This property combines classic Georgian architectural style with modern technology and conveniences. Centrally located but exceptionally private, the mature landscaping, spacious layout, quality finishes, and integrated systems offer a rare opportunity to own a home that balances traditional design with modern systems. This property is designed to provide comfort and sophistication, suitable for everyday living as well as large-scale entertainment.
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
Features
Utilities
Heat Pump(s), , Electric, Central A/C, Geothermal, Hot Water - Electric, Hot Water - Multi-tank, Hot Water - Natural Gas, Public Water, Public Sewer
Garage/Parking
Detached Garage, Driveway, Oversized, Detached Garage Spaces #: 3;
Interior
Heated Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Basement Sump Pump, Marble Fireplace, Accessibility - 2+ Access Exits
Exterior
Permanent Foundation, Architectural Shingle Roof, Composite Roof, Masonry, Stucco Exterior, Balconies- Multiple, Patio(s), Roof Deck, In Ground Pool
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Public Elementary (25 schools)
Public Middle (10 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Reynolds Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 1.2 mi |
Wheatland Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 1.2 mi |
Jackson Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 2.68 mi |
Lincoln Middle School | Lancaster School District | 6–8 | Lancaster | 2.94 mi |
Manor Middle School | Penn Manor School District | 7–8 | Lancaster | 3.06 mi |
Centerville Middle School | Hempfield School District | 7–8 | Lancaster | 3.15 mi |
Landis Run Intermediate School | Manheim Township School District | 5–6 | Lancaster | 4.39 mi |
Manheim Township Middle School | Manheim Township School District | 7–8 | Lancaster | 4.59 mi |
Landisville Intrmd Center | Hempfield School District | 4–6 | Landisville | 4.6 mi |
Landisville Middle School | Hempfield School District | 7–8 | Landisville | 4.83 mi |
Public High (6 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
La Academia Partnership Charter School | La Academia Partnership Charter School | 6–12 | Lancaster | 2.43 mi |
Phoenix Academy | Lancaster School District | 6–12 | Lancaster | 2.51 mi |
McCaskey Campus | Lancaster School District | 9–12 | Lancaster | 2.67 mi |
Penn Manor High School | Penn Manor School District | 9–12 | Millersville | 3.08 mi |
Manheim Township High School | Manheim Township School District | 9–12 | Lancaster | 4.48 mi |
Hempfield Senior High School | Hempfield School District | 9–12 | Landisville | 5 mi |
Private (19 schools)
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This report is a detailed community overview for Lancaster (17603), Pennsylvania.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 23
- Average salary of people in this community: $41,417
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 2,128
- Household Size (ppl): 2.47
- Households w/ Children: 58%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 14,354 (53.7%)
- Rented: 10,900 (40.8%)
- Vacant: 1,453 (5.4%)
- Total: 26,707
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 4.0%
- Some High School: 9.7%
- High School Graduate: 32.2%
- Some College: 16.2%
- Associate Degree: 7.8%
- Bachelor's Degree: 19.2%
- Graduate Degree: 10.8%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $55,067
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- Studio: $654
- One Bedroom: $765
- Two Bedroom: $1,039
- Three Bedroom: $1,177
- Four Bedroom: $1,282
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