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$309,987$228 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

261 RIDGE AVE

EPHRATA, PA 17522
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,360 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.
0.42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$310K
$298K low$322K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,627 (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.$147,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$50,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$96,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$147,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$147,600

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.Ranch
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.42
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 144 ft²Patio · 60 ft²Porch · 88 ft²

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

E
Highland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.5 mi
H
Ephrata High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
M
Ephrata Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Ephrata Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17522These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
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.34,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.785 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,007
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

261 Ridge 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 less than 76% of homes in Ephrata 17522
  • Smaller than 66% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Ephrata 17522

What homes are worth in Ephrata 17522

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

This home
$203K$906K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Ephrata 17522.

How it measures up in Ephrata 17522

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ephrata 17522.

Estimated value$309,987
CheaperTypical $378,669Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$228
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,360 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Lot size0.42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 39% of homes nearby

How 261 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEphrata 17522Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,98724% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22853% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,360 ft²36% of homes34% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.42 ac75% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than197239% of homes45% of homes

About 261 Ridge Ave

How much is 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA is $309,987 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $298,247 to $321,727. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,360 square feet of living space and a 0.42-acre lot.

When was 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA built?

261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ephrata High School (high), rated A-; Ephrata Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Ephrata Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA compare to other homes in Ephrata 17522?

Among the 10,969 homes in Ephrata 17522, it is worth more than 24% of them ($309,987 against a typical $378,669), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($228 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 36% of them (1,360 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.42 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 39% of them (1972 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 24% 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 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA was $3,627. The county assessed it at $147,600.

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