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$524,773$265 / 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 $550,000 on Jan 8, 2024

540 RACE AVE

LANCASTER, PA 17603
3
Beds
4 / 2
Baths
1,984 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1927
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$525K
$481K low$569K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$550,000 · Jan 8, 2024
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.$524,773
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$419,818

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,483 (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.$253,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$53,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$199,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$253,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$253,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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.0.14
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.Slate
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.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 213 ft²Patio · 44 ft²Porch · 194 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.

E
Wharton Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.4 mi
M
Reynolds Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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%

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

540 Race 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 more than 87% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Has a smaller lot than 78% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 17603

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

This home
$136K$869K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Lancaster 17603.

How it measures up in Lancaster 17603

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

Estimated value$524,773
CheaperTypical $312,070Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$265
CheaperTypical $210Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,434 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1927
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 540 Race Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$524,77387% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26584% of homes71% of homes
Living areabigger than1,984 ft²77% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac54% of homes22% of homes
Year builtnewer than192736% of homes20% of homes

About 540 Race Ave

How much is 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA is $524,773 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $480,760 to $568,786. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA last sell?

540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA last sold on Jan 8, 2024 for $550,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA?

540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 1,984 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA built?

540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA was built in 1927, making it 99 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA?

540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Wharton 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 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,184 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 87% of them ($524,773 against a typical $312,070), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($265 against a typical $210), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,984 ft² against a typical 1,434 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1927 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 79% 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 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 540 Race Ave, Lancaster, PA was $10,483. The county assessed it at $253,700.

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