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Row HouseResidential
$223,595$200 / 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 $215,000 on Apr 25, 2025

438 E ROSS ST

LANCASTER, PA 17602
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,120 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$224K
$206K low$241K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$215,000 · Apr 25, 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.$51,595
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$41,276
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.76%
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.$172,000
LANCO FEDERAL CU · recorded Apr 25, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,752 (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.$90,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$90,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$90,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Row End Or Row Middle
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 340 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.5 mi
E
Ross Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Lancaster 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%

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

438 E Ross 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 85% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 17602

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

This home
$135K$824K

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in Lancaster 17602.

How it measures up in Lancaster 17602

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

Estimated value$223,595
CheaperTypical $325,352Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$200
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 49% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 438 E Ross St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$223,59524% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20049% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²16% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²49% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than192337% of homes18% of homes

About 438 E Ross St

How much is 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA is $223,595 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $205,903 to $241,287. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Apr 25, 2025 for $215,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA?

438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,120 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA built?

438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA?

438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to McCaskey High School (high), rated C; Ross Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,159 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is worth more than 24% of them ($223,595 against a typical $325,352), its price per square foot is higher than 49% of them ($200 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 16% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 37% of them (1923 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 7% 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 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 438 E Ross St, Lancaster, PA was $3,752. The county assessed it at $90,800.

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