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$313,354$199 / 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 90How 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 $295,000 on Aug 27, 2024

153 RIDGE AVE

EPHRATA, PA 17522
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,571 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$313K
$283K low$344K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$295,000 · Aug 27, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,436 (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.$145,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$100,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$145,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,300

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.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
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.Patio · 28 ft²Porch · 216 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.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Highland Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.3 mi
H
Ephrata High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi
M
Ephrata Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.1 mi

District: Ephrata Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17522These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.785 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,007
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

153 Ridge Ave 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.

  • Worth less than 74% of homes in Ephrata 17522
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Ephrata 17522

What homes are worth in Ephrata 17522

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

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$203K$874K

This home is worth more than 26% of homes in Ephrata 17522.

How it measures up in Ephrata 17522

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ephrata 17522.

Estimated value$313,354
CheaperTypical $377,820Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$199
CheaperTypical $216Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Living area1,571 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 153 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEphrata 17522Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$313,35426% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19935% of homes32% of homes
Living areabigger than1,571 ft²47% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac51% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than195629% of homes33% of homes

About 153 Ridge Ave

How much is 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA is $313,354 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $282,907 to $343,801. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA last sell?

153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA last sold on Aug 27, 2024 for $295,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,571 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA built?

153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Ephrata High School (high), rated A; Ephrata Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Ephrata Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA compare to other homes in Ephrata 17522?

Among the 10,908 homes in Ephrata 17522, it is worth more than 26% of them ($313,354 against a typical $377,820), its price per square foot is higher than 35% of them ($199 against a typical $216), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,571 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1956 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 26% of 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 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 153 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA was $3,436. The county assessed it at $145,300.

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