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$220,035$159 / 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 94How 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 $135,110 on Sep 2, 2005

231 S 5TH ST

MCSHERRYSTOWN, PA 17344
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,386 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$220K
$207K low$233K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$135,110 · Sep 2, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,831 (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.$147,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$147,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyAdams
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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.No Garage
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

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

E
Conewago Township ElementaryB
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 0.5 mi
H
New Oxford High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.2 mi
M
New Oxford Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.2 mi

District: Conewago Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17344These 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.139
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.76
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.10%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.6%
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.3,392
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,734 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,937
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,135
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

231 S 5th 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 87% of homes in Adams County
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Adams County
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Adams County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Adams County

What homes are worth in Mc Sherrystown 17344

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

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$161K$399K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Mc Sherrystown 17344.

How it measures up in Mc Sherrystown 17344

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Mc Sherrystown 17344.

Estimated value$220,035
CheaperTypical $241,122Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$159
CheaperTypical $178Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,386 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 231 S 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeMc Sherrystown 17344Adams County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,03528% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15931% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,386 ft²53% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac24% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than190012% of homes10% of homes

About 231 S 5th St

How much is 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA is $220,035 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $207,425 to $232,645. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA last sell?

231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA last sold on Sep 2, 2005 for $135,110, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA?

231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,386 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA built?

231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA?

231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA is assigned to Conewago Township Elementary (elementary), rated B; New Oxford High School (high), rated B; New Oxford Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Conewago Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA compare to other homes in Mc Sherrystown 17344?

Among the 1,122 homes in Mc Sherrystown 17344, it is worth more than 28% of them ($220,035 against a typical $241,122), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($159 against a typical $178), it is bigger than 53% of them (1,386 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1900 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Adams County, it is worth more than 13% 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 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 231 S 5th St, Mcsherrystown, PA was $3,831. The county assessed it at $147,000.

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