Purchase History
| Date | Event | Price | Source | Agents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/21/1997 | Sold | $730,000 | Public records |
Cost estimate history
| Year | Tax | Assessment | Market |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $14,733 | $1,758,100 | N/A |
Market Activities
Building Permits
To date, we have no information about building permits in 2025
Jul 3, 2014
- Permit #: ELEC-016500-2014
Jul 1, 2014
- Parcel #: 176-20
- Permit #: PLMB-016444-2014
Mar 31, 2014
Description: Renovate existing shower at 3rd floor bathroom
- Parcel #: 176-20
- Permit #: BLDR-013117-2014
Apr 13, 2011
Description: Gas:bsmt.heating boiler
- Permit #: 411024-068293
Apr 13, 2011
Description: Plumbing:bsmt.hot water tank, backflow
- Permit #: 411024-165150
Nov 12, 2009
Description: Wiring:4 recessed lights in bedroom
- Permit #: 1009028-113061
Nov 2, 2009
Description: Wiring:install new fan, relocate thermostat
- Permit #: 1009168-113060
May 5, 1998
Description: Wiring:stereo wiring
- Permit #: 398107-113059
Mar 16, 1998
Description: Amendment:amendment to permit #1297074, to install wall partitions to:create finished laundry, closet & recreation rm in basement
- Valuation: $2,500,000
- Permit #: 398119-031194
Mar 11, 1998
Description: Wiring:wiring of 1 new home 49 ltg fixtures, 2 gas burners, switch:es, alarms,detectors, etc.
- Permit #: 30930-113058
Feb 4, 1998
Description: Plumbing:bsmt./water closet,lavatorie, wash.mach.conn./1st flr/:kit.sink,dishwasher,dishwasher,wash.mach.conn./2nd flr./etc
- Permit #: 298014-165149
Feb 4, 1998
Description: Gas:1st flr./ range/2nd flr./ dryer
- Permit #: 298014-068292
Dec 10, 1997
Description: Alter:convert 2 family to 1 family by re-arranging interior:partitions. new windows & doors, repair porches.
- Valuation: $14,200,000
- Permit #: 1297074-031193
17 Lancaster St Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
31 May 2013
Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
Lancaster St Fire Incident History
To date, we have no information about fire incidents in 2025
31 May 2013
Outside equipment fire
Property Use —
1 or 2 family dwelling
Area of Origin —
Exterior, exposed surface
First Ignition —
Electrical wire, cable insulation
Heat Source —
Arcing
05 Dec 2010
Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Ceiling & floor assembly, crawl space b/t stories
First Ignition —
Structural member or framing
Heat Source —
Radiated, conducted heat from operating equipment
09 Jul 2007
Natural vegetation fire, other
Property Use —
Open land or field
Area of Origin —
Outside area, other
30 May 2006
Building fires
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
Area of Origin —
Common room, den, family room, living room, lounge
First Ignition —
Appliance housing or casing
Heat Source —
Candle
Lancaster St Incidents registered in FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency)
To date, we have no information about incidents registered in FEMA in 2025
01 Aug 2015
Arcing, shorted electrical equipment
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
18 Mar 2015
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
30 Dec 2014
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
06 Jun 2013
Cooking fire, confined to container
Property Use —
Multifamily dwellings
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