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$442,416$284 / 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 86How 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 $93,100 on Apr 12, 1993

281 CALIFORNIA RD

LITTLESTOWN, PA 17340
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,560 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.
15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1985
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.

Valuation

$442K
$382K low$503K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$93,100 · Apr 12, 1993

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,227 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$134,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$77,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$57,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$311,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyAdams
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.15.00
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Rolling Acres Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–3 · 2.9 mi
M
Maple Avenue Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Littlestown High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Littlestown Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17340These 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.119
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.68
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.44

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.11,902
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.307 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$81,379
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,283
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

281 California Rd 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 77% of homes in Adams County
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Adams County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Littlestown 17340

What homes are worth in Littlestown 17340

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

This home
$183K$811K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Littlestown 17340.

How it measures up in Littlestown 17340

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Littlestown 17340.

Estimated value$442,416
CheaperTypical $336,869Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$284
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,629 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.48 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1985
OlderTypical 1986Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 281 California Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLittlestown 17340Adams County
Estimated valuepricier than$442,41675% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28489% of homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²46% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than15 ac95% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198550% of homes54% of homes

About 281 California Rd

How much is 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA is $442,416 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $382,317 to $502,515. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA last sell?

281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA last sold on Apr 12, 1993 for $93,100, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA?

281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 15.00-acre lot.

When was 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA built?

281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA was built in 1985, making it 41 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA?

281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA is assigned to Rolling Acres Elementary School (elementary); Maple Avenue Middle School (middle), rated C+; Littlestown High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Littlestown Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA compare to other homes in Littlestown 17340?

Among the 4,211 homes in Littlestown 17340, it is worth more than 75% of them ($442,416 against a typical $336,869), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($284 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,629 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (15 ac against a typical 0.48 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1985 against a typical 1986). Measured against all of Adams County, it is worth more than 77% 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 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 California Rd, Littlestown, PA was $2,227. The county assessed it at $134,900.

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