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$356,985$183 / 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 92How 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
Last sold for $339,000 on Jun 2, 2025

279 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.
0.15 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

$357K
$329K low$385K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$339,000 · Jun 2, 2025
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.$6,290
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$5,032
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.99%
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.$350,695
MORTGAGE RESEARCH CTR · 6.46% · recorded May 8, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,776 (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.$153,880 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,170
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,880
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,880

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.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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
Ardmore Avenue Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.4 mi
H
Penn Wood High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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

279 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 71% of homes in Lansdowne 19050
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Delaware County
  • Bigger than 76% of homes in Lansdowne 19050
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Lansdowne 19050
  • Newer than 89% 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.

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$47K$533K

This home is worth more than 71% 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$356,985
CheaperTypical $301,483Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $172Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Living area1,946 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,553 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 3,441 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 279 Richards Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLansdowne 19050Delaware County
Estimated valuepricier than$356,98571% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18364% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,946 ft²76% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac78% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than195389% of homes57% of homes

About 279 Richards Ave

How much is 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA is $356,985 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $329,373 to $384,597. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA last sell?

279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA last sold on Jun 2, 2025 for $339,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA?

279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,946 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA built?

279 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 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA?

279 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 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA compare to other homes in Lansdowne 19050?

Among the 8,782 homes in Lansdowne 19050, it is worth more than 71% of them ($356,985 against a typical $301,483), its price per square foot is higher than 64% of them ($183 against a typical $172), it is bigger than 76% of them (1,946 ft² against a typical 1,553 ft²), its lot is bigger than 78% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 3,441 ft²) and it is newer than 89% of them (1953 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Delaware County, it is worth more than 40% 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 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Richards Ave, Lansdowne, PA was $6,776. The county assessed it at $153,880.

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