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Last sold for $75,000 on Nov 13, 2000

42 S PENN ST

YORK, PA 17401
0
Baths
3,703 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
4
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.$75,000 · Nov 13, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,798 (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.$74,740 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,280
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$44,460
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$74,740
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$74,740

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
79
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
82
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
33
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyYORK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
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
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Major Street/Thoroughfare

Transaction History(2)

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.

H
William Penn Senior High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Ferguson SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.6 mi

District: York City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17401These 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.170
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
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.18,651
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12,134 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$38,648
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$52,164
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

42 S Penn St 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 97% of homes in York 17401
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in York 17401

How it measures up in York 17401

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in York 17401.

Living area3,703 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,746 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 2,091 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

How 42 S Penn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDoctors RowYork 17401York County
Living areabigger than3,703 ft²95% of homes97% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac90% of homes95% of homes19% of homes

About 42 S Penn St

When did 42 S Penn St, York, PA last sell?

42 S Penn St, York, PA last sold on Nov 13, 2000 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 S Penn St, York, PA?

42 S Penn St, York, PA has 3,703 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

What schools serve 42 S Penn St, York, PA?

42 S Penn St, York, PA is assigned to William Penn Senior High School (high), rated D-; Ferguson School (elementary), rated F. All sit in York City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 S Penn St, York, PA compare to other homes in York 17401?

Among the 4,799 homes in York 17401, it is bigger than 97% of them (3,703 ft² against a typical 1,746 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 95% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 2,091 ft²). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 42 S Penn St, York, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 S Penn St, York, PA was $4,798. The county assessed it at $74,740.

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