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$154,705$95 / 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 94How 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 $44,000 on Jul 25, 2018

509 HOWARD AVE

LANCASTER, PA 17602
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,628 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$155K
$146K low$164K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$44,000 · Jul 25, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,820 (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.$45,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$38,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$45,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$45,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 80 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
Carter and MacRae Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Jackson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 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%

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How this home compares

509 Howard 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lancaster County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 87% 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
$137K$877K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$154,705
CheaperTypical $327,830Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,628 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 509 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$154,7055% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$95almost no homesalmost no homes
Living areabigger than1,628 ft²51% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²16% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190025% of homes13% of homes

About 509 Howard Ave

How much is 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA is $154,705 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $145,632 to $163,778. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA last sell?

509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA last sold on Jul 25, 2018 for $44,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA?

509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,628 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA built?

509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA?

509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Carter and MacRae Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson Middle School (middle), rated F; McCaskey High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,013 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is worth more than 5% of them ($154,705 against a typical $327,830), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($95 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 51% of them (1,628 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than almost no 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 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 509 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA was $1,820. The county assessed it at $45,500.

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