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$264,373$153 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $98,000 on Nov 28, 2016

540 PALM ST

LANCASTER, PA 17602
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,724 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.
2008
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

$264K
$243K low$286K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$98,000 · Nov 28, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,929 (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.$119,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$108,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$119,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$119,300

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.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Glass Log

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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
King Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Jackson Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

540 Palm 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 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Lancaster 17602

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
$139K$853K

This home is worth more than 34% 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$264,373
CheaperTypical $327,362Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $204Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,724 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built2008
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 540 Palm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,37334% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15320% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,724 ft²60% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²48% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than200895% of homes91% of homes

About 540 Palm St

How much is 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA is $264,373 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $242,527 to $286,219. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Nov 28, 2016 for $98,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA?

540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,724 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA built?

540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA was built in 2008, making it 18 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA?

540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to King Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Jackson 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 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,142 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is worth more than 34% of them ($264,373 against a typical $327,362), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($153 against a typical $204), it is bigger than 60% of them (1,724 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 95% of them (2008 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 12% 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 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Palm St, Lancaster, PA was $4,929. The county assessed it at $119,300.

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