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$366,476$188 / 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 93How 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

242 RICHARDS AVE

LANSDOWNE, PA 19050
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,946 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.
0.21 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$366K
$341K low$392K high
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.$147,476
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,981
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.61%
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.$160,000
BRYN MAWR TRUST CO · recorded Sep 10, 2007
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.$59,000
THE BRYN MAWR TRUST COMPANY

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,918 (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.$157,090 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,490
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$157,090
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$157,090

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.Split Level
CountyDELAWARE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.21
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Ardmore Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Penn Wood High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Penn Wood Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.9 mi

District: William Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19050These 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.123
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.77

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.32,199
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8,635 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,003
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,663
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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

242 Richards 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 more than 74% of homes in Lansdowne 19050
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Delaware County
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Lansdowne 19050
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Lansdowne 19050
  • Newer than 88% of homes in Lansdowne 19050

What homes are worth in Lansdowne 19050

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

This home
$48K$532K

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Lansdowne 19050.

How it measures up in Lansdowne 19050

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lansdowne 19050.

Estimated value$366,476
CheaperTypical $300,501Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area1,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.21 ac
SmallerTypical 3,441 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 88% of homes nearby

How 242 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLansdowne 19050Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$366,47674% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18869% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,946 ft²76% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.21 ac88% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than195388% of homes57% of homes

About 242 Richards Ave

How much is 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA is $366,476 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $340,904 to $392,048. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA last sell?

242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA last sold on Aug 23, 1962, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA?

242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,946 square feet of living space and a 0.21-acre lot.

When was 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA built?

242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA?

242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA is assigned to Ardmore Avenue Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Penn Wood High School (high), rated C-; Penn Wood Middle School (middle), rated D+. All sit in William Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA compare to other homes in Lansdowne 19050?

Among the 8,782 homes in Lansdowne 19050, it is worth more than 74% of them ($366,476 against a typical $300,501), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($188 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,946 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.21 ac against a typical 3,441 ft²) and it is newer than 88% of them (1953 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 41% 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 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA was $6,918. The county assessed it at $157,090.

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