⭐ Buyer’s Agent Compensation Offered (see last paragraph) ⭐

Contact for Showings

The Kline Corbett Group | KW Elite

☎️ 717-371-3260

O: 717-553-2500

✉️ klinecorbettgroup@gmail.com

📍 KW Elite | 5139 Main St, East Petersburg PA

 

 

Welcome to Historic Lancaster

Welcome to 812 N Shippen Street, where the walls don’t just stand- they whisper stories of Lancaster’s rich past.

Constructed around 1900, this queen anne style home is more than jut a plae to live; it’s a piece of history waiting to be explored.

Location

 Nestled in Lancaster City’s Northeastern corridor, this property offers an unparalleled blend of historical allure and modern convenience. You’re within arm’s reach of the train station, Lancaster General Hospital, and Franklin & Marshall College. Whether you’re a commuter or an investor eyeing long-term rentals for nurses, students, or faculty, this location ticks all the boxes. 

History

But let’s rewind the clock. The land this home was built on once belonged to George Ross, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The original Ross farmhouse, just around the corner, is commemorated by a seven-foot-high monument that stands as a testament to the area’s deep-rooted historical significance.

The street itself carries the legacy of Edward Shippen IV, an influential figure in Lancaster’s early history. He served as the county’s Prothonotary and played a key role in the French and Indian War. 

His home once stood proudly at the corner of Lime and Orange Streets, now the site of the YWCA building. The Shippen legacy even intertwines with American Revolutionary history—his granddaughter, spy Peggy Shippen, was famously married to Benedict Arnold.

Step into the Past

As you step inside 812 North Shippen, you’re greeted by three stories of potential. The home boasts ample living space, perfect for family life or a unique rental opportunity. 

The kitchen is both practical and spacious, leading to a full bath, main floor laundry, and a generous backyard complete with a storage shed.

This home has seen a century of change, from its early days as the residence of William J. Culhane, an iron molder for Penn Iron Company, to its later years under the care of Mrs. Laura E. Hillard, who updated the heating systems to embrace modern comforts. 

The neighborhood around it has grown too, with homes built in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many of which housed workers from the nearby Lancaster Locomotive Works and Penn Iron Works.

Today, 812 North Shippen Street stands ready for its next chapter. Filled with history and Victorian charm, this home is a must-see. 

Showings

Showings start on 8/8—schedule yours today! 

The sellers are willing to negotiate a buyer agency compensation of up to 3% of the sale’s price. 

Don’t miss out on the chance to own a piece of Lancaster’s storied past.