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$176,630$177 / 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 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $62,500 on Dec 20, 2004

524 HAND AVE

LANCASTER, PA 17602
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,000 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.
2,614 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1942
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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

$177K
$170K low$183K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,500 · Dec 20, 2004

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,983 (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.$72,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$50,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$72,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$72,200

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.0.06
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 60 ft²Patio · 120 ft²Porch · 240 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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 SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Ross Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 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

524 Hand 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.

  • Worth less than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Lancaster 17602
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 77% 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
$141K$786K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$176,630
CheaperTypical $324,304Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$177
CheaperTypical $193Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,000 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Year built1942
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 524 Hand Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$176,63011% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17739% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,000 ft²6% of homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²44% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than194247% of homes23% of homes

About 524 Hand Ave

How much is 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA is $176,630 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $169,913 to $183,347. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA last sell?

524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA last sold on Dec 20, 2004 for $62,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA?

524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,000 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA built?

524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA was built in 1942, making it 84 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA?

524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA is assigned to McCaskey High School (high), rated D; Ross Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,041 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is worth more than 11% of them ($176,630 against a typical $324,304), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($177 against a typical $193), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,000 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 44% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 47% of them (1942 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 3% 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 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 524 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA was $2,983. The county assessed it at $72,200.

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