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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $68,200 on Jul 11, 2018

542 RUBY ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,050 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1915
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$68,200 · Jul 11, 2018
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$128,800
S & T BANK · 5.12% 1 · recorded Feb 11, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,293 (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.$79,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$79,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$79,700

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.0.03
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
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 102 ft²Patio · 102 ft²Porch · 121 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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
Smith-Wade-El Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Wheatland Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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.Yes

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

542 Ruby 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.

  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 84% 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 area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1915
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 542 Ruby St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²13% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²10% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than191528% of homes16% of homes

About 542 Ruby St

When did 542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Jul 11, 2018 for $68,200, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA?

542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,050 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA built?

542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1915, making it 111 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA?

542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Smith-Wade-El Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Wheatland 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 542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,176 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is bigger than 13% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1915 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 542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 542 Ruby St, Lancaster, PA was $3,293. The county assessed it at $79,700.

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