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$184,667$147 / 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 84How 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 $6,026,218 on Apr 28, 2023

253 W WALNUT ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,254 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.
871 ft²
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$185K
$156K low$214K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$6,026,218 · Apr 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,074 (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.$98,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$98,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$98,600

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.0.02
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

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.

M
Reynolds Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Wharton Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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

253 W Walnut 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 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Among the smallest lots in Lancaster 17603
  • Older than 87% 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
$135K$923K

This home is worth more than 12% 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$184,667
CheaperTypical $310,947Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $201Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 253 W Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$184,66712% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14716% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,254 ft²31% of homes23% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190021% of homes13% of homes

About 253 W Walnut St

How much is 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA is $184,667 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $155,707 to $213,627. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Apr 28, 2023 for $6,026,218, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA?

253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,254 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA built?

253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA?

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

How does 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,007 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 12% of them ($184,667 against a typical $310,947), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($147 against a typical $201), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,254 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1900 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 3% 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 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 W Walnut St, Lancaster, PA was $4,074. The county assessed it at $98,600.

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