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$258,345$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 98How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $54,000 on Jun 10, 2013

542 W ORANGE ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,684 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.
1912
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.

Valuation

$258K
$252K low$265K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$54,000 · Jun 10, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,958 (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.$120,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$120,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$120,000

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.0.05
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.Forced Air
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 372 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.

M
Reynolds Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Fulton Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.5 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

542 W Orange 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 91% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 85% 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
$140K$929K

This home is worth more than 31% 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$258,345
CheaperTypical $310,398Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 19% of homes nearby

Living area1,684 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,515 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1912
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 542 W Orange St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$258,34531% of homes12% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15319% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,684 ft²61% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²30% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than191226% of homes15% of homes

About 542 W Orange St

How much is 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA is $258,345 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $251,993 to $264,697. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Jun 10, 2013 for $54,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA?

542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,684 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA built?

542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1912, making it 114 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA?

542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Reynolds Middle School (middle), rated D; Fulton Elementary School (elementary), rated D; McCaskey High School (high), rated D. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,008 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 31% of them ($258,345 against a typical $310,398), its price per square foot is higher than 19% of them ($153 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 61% of them (1,684 ft² against a typical 1,515 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1912 against a typical 1952). 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 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 542 W Orange St, Lancaster, PA was $4,958. The county assessed it at $120,000.

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