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$106,898$117 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $105,000 on Feb 26, 2026

1256 SAINT JOSEPH ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
3
Beds
1
Baths
916 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1945
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$107K
$90K low$123K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,000 · Feb 26, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,052 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$104,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$104,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 120 ft²Porch · 60 ft²

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Hamilton Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Wheatland Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Lancaster School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17603These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.69,285
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,347 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,890
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,465
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

1256 Saint Joseph St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Older than 76% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 17603

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$136K$921K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Lancaster 17603.

How it measures up in Lancaster 17603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 17603.

Estimated value$106,898
CheaperTypical $310,122Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$117
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area916 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,509 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 5% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1945
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 1256 Saint Joseph St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$106,898almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1175% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than916 ft²5% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac73% of homes42% of homes
Year builtnewer than194543% of homes24% of homes

About 1256 Saint Joseph St

How much is 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA is $106,898 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $90,466 to $123,330. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Feb 26, 2026 for $105,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA?

1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 916 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA built?

1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1945, making it 81 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA?

1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Hamilton Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Wheatland Middle School (middle), rated D-; McCaskey High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 19,997 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than almost none of them ($106,898 against a typical $310,122), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($117 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 5% of them (916 ft² against a typical 1,509 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1945 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than almost no homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1256 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA was $3,052. The county assessed it at $104,300.

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