What $250,000 or less gets you in Lancaster, Oct. 28 to Nov. 3

For prospective homebuyers eyeing the real estate market in areas of Lancaster, here's what sold for or under $250,000 between Oct. 28 and Nov. 3.

Here, we provide a breakdown of the top 10 properties in each area, selected based on their proximity to the desired price range and the most spacious living areas available.

Please note that the properties in the list below are for real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Oct. 28, even if the property may have been sold earlier.

In October, a single-family residence, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, located at 621 Emerald Drive, changed ownership. The property, covering 1,427 square feet, was built in 1991 and was sold for $250,000, which calculates to $175 per square foot. The lot size encompasses 3,049 square feet. The deal was finalized on Oct. 25.

This duplex, featuring three bedrooms and two baths, underwent a change of ownership in October. Located at 134 N. Broad Street, the home spans 1,712 square feet and was sold for $242,000, or $141 per square foot. The property sits on a lot measuring 2,178 square feet, and it was built in 1915. The deal was finalized on Oct. 22.

At $239,900 ($196 per square foot), the condominium located at 140 Mallard Drive offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in October. This property, built in 1997, provides 1,222 square feet of living space, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The deal was finalized on Oct. 21.

Priced at $210,000 (equivalent to $398 per square foot), this single-family home, constructed in 2006 and situated at 524 N. Plum Street, was sold in October. The home spans 528 square feet of living area. The property comprises a 6,970-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 22.

For a price tag of $195,000 ($232 per square foot), the single-family house, built in 1951 and located at 1045 Saint Joseph Street changed hands in October. The home spans 840 square feet of living area, with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The property comprises a 3,485-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 21.

Situated at 29 Acorn Blvd., this condominium, consisting of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, was sold in October for a price of $185,000, translating to $130 per square foot. The property, constructed in 1998, offers a living area of 1,422 square feet. The deal was finalized on Oct. 23.

Situated at 117 Old Dorwart Street, this duplex, consisting of three bedrooms and two baths, was sold in October for a price of $184,000, translating to $173 per square foot. The property, constructed in 1900, offers a living area of 1,064 square feet and sits on a 1,307-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 21.

Priced at $180,000 (equivalent to $133 per square foot), this single-family house, constructed in 1991 and situated at 823 Hershey Ave., was sold in October. The home spans 1,356 square feet of living area, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The property comprises a 3,049-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 23.

For a price tag of $175,000 ($128 per square foot), the detached house, built in 1880 and located at 31 New Dorwart Street changed hands in October. The home spans 1,366 square feet of living area, with four bedrooms and one bath. The property comprises a 1,307-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 24.

At $150,000 ($161 per square foot), the single-family house located at 464 Atlantic Ave. offered another opportunity below the targeted price range when it changed hands in October. This property, built in 1900, provides 932 square feet of living space, featuring four bedrooms and one bath, and sits on an 871-square-foot lot. The deal was finalized on Oct. 22.