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$91,138$105 / 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 64How 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 $146,000 on Mar 4, 2024

278 CLEVELAND AVE

LANCASTER, OH 43130
2
Beds
1
Baths
864 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
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

$91K
$59K low$124K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$146,000 · Mar 4, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,794 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$49,790 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,380
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$33,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$31,080
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,250

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.Cape Cod
CountyFAIRFIELD
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1979
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.35
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
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.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 181 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Tallmadge Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Lancaster High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi
M
General Sherman Junior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi

District: Lancaster City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 43130These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.155
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.65,767
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.402 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,531
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,725
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

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How this home compares

278 Cleveland 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Fairfield County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Fairfield County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Fairfield County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Fairfield County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 43130

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

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$80K$640K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Lancaster 43130.

How it measures up in Lancaster 43130

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 43130.

Estimated value$91,138
CheaperTypical $248,325Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $183Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,432 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 278 Cleveland Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 43130Fairfield County
Estimated valuepricier than$91,1383% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1058% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²10% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac57% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than194028% of homes18% of homes

About 278 Cleveland Ave

How much is 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH is $91,138 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $58,528 to $123,748. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH last sell?

278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH last sold on Mar 4, 2024 for $146,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH?

278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH built?

278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH?

278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH is assigned to Tallmadge Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Lancaster High School (high), rated C; General Sherman Junior High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lancaster City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH compare to other homes in Lancaster 43130?

Among the 21,209 homes in Lancaster 43130, it is worth more than 3% of them ($91,138 against a typical $248,325), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($105 against a typical $183), it is bigger than 10% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,432 ft²), its lot is bigger than 57% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1940 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Fairfield County, it is worth more than almost no 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 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH?

The 2024 property tax bill for 278 Cleveland Ave, Lancaster, OH was $2,794. The county assessed it at $49,790.

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