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$365,969$277 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $180,000 on Dec 26, 2017

542 RIDGE AVE

EPHRATA, PA 17522
4
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,320 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.
0.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$366K
$346K low$386K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Dec 26, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,209 (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.$171,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$61,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$109,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$171,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$171,300

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.Split Level
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.63
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 144 ft²Patio · 213 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Highland Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.2 mi
H
Ephrata High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Ephrata Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Ephrata Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17522These 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.93
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.0%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,047
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.785 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$77,007
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,056
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

542 Ridge 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Ephrata 17522
  • Smaller than 69% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Ephrata 17522

What homes are worth in Ephrata 17522

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

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$199K$859K

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Ephrata 17522.

How it measures up in Ephrata 17522

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ephrata 17522.

Estimated value$365,969
CheaperTypical $376,131Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$277
CheaperTypical $224Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.63 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 38% of homes nearby

How 542 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEphrata 17522Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$365,96945% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27782% of homes77% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²32% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.63 ac84% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than197038% of homes44% of homes

About 542 Ridge Ave

How much is 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA is $365,969 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $345,783 to $386,155. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA last sell?

542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA last sold on Dec 26, 2017 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.63-acre lot.

When was 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA built?

542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA is assigned to Highland Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Ephrata High School (high), rated A-; Ephrata Middle School (middle), rated C+. All sit in Ephrata Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA compare to other homes in Ephrata 17522?

Among the 10,968 homes in Ephrata 17522, it is worth more than 45% of them ($365,969 against a typical $376,131), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($277 against a typical $224), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 84% of them (0.63 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 38% of them (1970 against a typical 1983). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 44% 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 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Ridge Ave, Ephrata, PA was $4,209. The county assessed it at $171,300.

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