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Row HouseResidential
$260,007$179 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $63,000 on Aug 25, 2003

229 RUBY ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,450 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1924
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$260K
$252K low$268K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$63,000 · Aug 25, 2003
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$51,682
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$41,346
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.78%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$193,325
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC · recorded May 30, 2024
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$15,000
AMERICAN GENERAL FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,884 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$94,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$94,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Row End Or Row Middle
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 216 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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(4)

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

E
Smith-Wade-El Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Reynolds Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

229 Ruby 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 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 81% 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.

This home
$136K$869K

This home is worth more than 33% 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$260,007
CheaperTypical $312,070Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 26% of homes nearby

Living area1,450 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1924
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 229 Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$260,00733% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17926% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,450 ft²51% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²29% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than192431% of homes19% of homes

About 229 Ruby St

How much is 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA is $260,007 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $252,014 to $268,000. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Aug 25, 2003 for $63,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA?

229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,450 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA built?

229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1924, making it 102 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA?

229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Smith-Wade-El 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 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,184 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 33% of them ($260,007 against a typical $312,070), its price per square foot is higher than 26% of them ($179 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,450 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1924 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 12% 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 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 229 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA was $3,884. The county assessed it at $94,000.

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