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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
$269,516$122 / 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 89How 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 $224,030 on Mar 21, 2024

20 W JAMES ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
3
Beds
3
Baths
2,210 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$270K
$241K low$298K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$224,030 · Mar 21, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,671 (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.$116,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$98,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$116,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$116,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
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.Hot Water
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 · 117 ft²Porch · 183 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Ross Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Reynolds Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

20 W James 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.

  • Worth less than 86% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Bigger than 83% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 85% 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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$140K$900K

This home is worth more than 35% of 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$269,516
CheaperTypical $311,717Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$122
CheaperTypical $207Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,210 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,460 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 20 W James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,51635% of homes14% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1226% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,210 ft²83% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²10% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than191026% of homes15% of homes

About 20 W James St

How much is 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA is $269,516 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $240,607 to $298,425. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

20 W James St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Mar 21, 2024 for $224,030, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA?

20 W James St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,210 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA built?

20 W James St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA?

20 W James St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Ross Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Reynolds Middle School (middle), rated C+; McCaskey High School (high), rated C. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,123 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 35% of them ($269,516 against a typical $311,717), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($122 against a typical $207), it is bigger than 83% of them (2,210 ft² against a typical 1,460 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1910 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 14% 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 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 W James St, Lancaster, PA was $4,671. The county assessed it at $116,800.

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