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539 SAINT JOSEPH ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,275 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.
2,178 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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,843 (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.$93,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$78,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$93,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$93,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
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.Hot Water
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 92 ft²

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Reynolds Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Lancaster School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17603These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.69,285
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,347 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,890
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$100,465
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

539 Saint Joseph 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 85% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Lancaster County

How it measures up in Lancaster 17603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 17603.

Living area2,275 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 539 Saint Joseph St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Living areabigger than2,275 ft²85% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²29% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than190022% of homes13% of homes

About 539 Saint Joseph St

How big is 539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA?

539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,275 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA built?

539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA?

539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Carter and MacRae Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Reynolds Middle School (middle), rated C+; McCaskey High School (high), rated C. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,166 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,275 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1900 against a typical 1952). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 539 Saint Joseph St, Lancaster, PA was $3,843. The county assessed it at $93,000.

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