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Last sold for $760,000 on Aug 12, 2021

279 STRASBURG PIKE

LANCASTER, PA 17602
6
Beds
4
Baths
3,056 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.
8.6 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$760,000 · Aug 12, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,217 (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.$425,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$201,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$224,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$425,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$425,600

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Farm House
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.8.60
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 437 ft²Patio · 320 ft²Porch · 664 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
Smoketown Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.9 mi
H
Conestoga Valley High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Conestoga Valley Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 2.7 mi

District: Conestoga Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17602These 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.104
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.74

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
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.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.53,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,054 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,667
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,149
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°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

279 Strasburg Pike 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.

  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Lancaster 17602
  • Among the largest lots in Lancaster 17602
  • Older than 94% of homes in Lancaster County

How it measures up in Lancaster 17602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 17602.

Living area3,056 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,559 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size8.6 ac
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 279 Strasburg Pike ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Living areabigger than3,056 ft²93% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than8.6 acalmost all homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than18809% of homes6% of homes

About 279 Strasburg Pike

When did 279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA last sell?

279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA last sold on Aug 12, 2021 for $760,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA?

279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA has 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,056 square feet of living space and a 8.60-acre lot.

When was 279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA built?

279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a farm house home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA?

279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Smoketown Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Conestoga Valley High School (high), rated B+; Conestoga Valley Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Conestoga Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,143 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is bigger than 93% of them (3,056 ft² against a typical 1,559 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (8.6 ac against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 9% of them (1880 against a typical 1949). 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 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Strasburg Pike, Lancaster, PA was $9,217. The county assessed it at $425,600.

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