Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to own a spacious single-family home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage and more. This attractive 4 level split offers plenty of room to spread out, both inside and out. Enjoy the huge living room with fireplace, kitchen with a breakfast bar and plenty of cupboards, dining area, sunroom, and primary suite with private bath area - all offering great space for everyday living and entertaining. The lower level offers a large, finished family room with a cozy fireplace, plus an abundance of storage space. Outside you will enjoy the large level lot and the terrific curb appeal. Conveniently located near major roads, highways and schools making commuting and errands an everyday breeze. Priced to sell- don't let this one get away.
Single-familyProperty Type
1960Year Built
10,799 sq ftLot Size
$168Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jeffrey Wells• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Violet Hill, located between Downtown York and Springettsbury Township, is a residential and historic York neighborhood with tree-lined blocks and classic brick architecture. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the York Fairgrounds complex along Carlisle Avenue, where event-day foot traffic meets corner takeout spots and longtime local storefronts. Housing stock leans toward early-20th-century rowhomes and detached homes with front porches, mature shade trees, and compact yards. Penn Park and nearby greenways add a daily loop for walking and casual recreation. The York County History Center and Appell Center for the Performing Arts shape a culture-forward calendar close by. Central Market York adds a regular rhythm of local makers and food stalls.
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Market insights
1781 Prescott Rd · $359,900
SALE-TO-LIST
99.6%
Most homes are selling 0% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$359,900
Median sale price in this area is $349,178. (3% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fan
Traditional floor plan
Combination kitchen and dining area
Dining area
Fireplace with wood-burning features
Replacement windows
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms on the upper level
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Gas oven/range
Built-in microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Basement laundry
Washer
Dryer
Gas water heater
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Natural gas heating
Central air conditioning
Electric cooling
Exterior features
Level terrain
Home design
Detached home
Parking
Built-in attached garage with 2 spaces
2 off-street parking spaces
Asphalt driveway
4 total garage and parking spaces
Construction
Brick construction
Block foundation
Architectural shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100-amp electric service
Cable TV available
Electricity, natural gas, and phone service available
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
OH MY GOSH! This home is absolutely adorable! This multi-level ranch features an amazing open concept on the main floor with fresh color and a stunning kitchen including a huge concrete top island with farm sink. Stainless appliances and range hood as well as a 3 season enclosed patio with access to your custom metal fenced rear yard! Upper Level features your 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Plenty of closet space to be found. Hardwood floors through out the first and upper level. The lower level features a finished family room complete with a built in bar and daylight window access. The other side of the basement has plenty of space for storage as well as your laundry area.
BRIGHT MLS #1002997551
Mar 31, 2016
Sold
$156,000
$73/sq ft
Feb 3, 2016
Listing Removed
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Jan 26, 2016
Listed
$145,000
$68/sq ft
+25
Charming split level tucked into a quiet York Suburban Neighborhood! Conveniently located minutes from I83 & York Hospital. This 3BR/2.5BA features hardwood floors, gas fireplace in formal living room, large dining room, 4 season room + family room w/ fireplace on lower level. Oversized 2 Car Garage
BRIGHT MLS #1003860919
Feb 28, 2015
Listing Removed
—
Oct 27, 2014
Listed
$164,900
$77/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005045191
Nov 14, 2003
Sold
$157,900
$74/sq ft
Oct 20, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Oct 7, 2003
Listed
$157,900
$74/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1005045869
Oct 2, 2003
Listing Removed
—
Jul 2, 2003
Listed
$157,900
$74/sq ft
Public Records
May 24, 1991
Sold
$119,900
$56/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,049 (+5.6%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2025
$5,730 (+2.4%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2024
$5,594 (+3.1%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2023
$5,423 (+2.8%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2022
$5,277 (+4.1%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2021
$5,070 (+0.7%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2020
$5,035 (+2.6%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2019
$4,909 (+2.2%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2018
$4,805 (+1.4%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2017
$4,741 (+11.6%)
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
2014
$4,247
$35,280 + $116,420
$151,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,800 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,146
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,146
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
480002301540000000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
R-1
Residential-Suburban Zone
The purpose of the R-1 Residential-Suburban District is to provide for the orderly expansion of low to medium density suburban-type development; to provide for the public health and to prevent the overcrowding of the land through the application of maximum housing densities; to provide standards which will encourage installation of public facilities and the reservation of public open space; to exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with residential development.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 101° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
11% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
York, PA • 17403
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 29% for direct sun exposure in York. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 1781 Prescott Rd
$360,636
$736 over list price of $360K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $305K to $420K.