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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $104,000 on Oct 19, 2016

543 HAND AVE

LANCASTER, PA 17602
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,755 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$104,000 · Oct 19, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,159 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$104,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$104,000

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.0.04
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.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 193 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.

H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Ross Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.7 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

543 Hand 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Lancaster County

How it measures up in Lancaster 17602

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 17602.

Living area1,755 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,614 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,485 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 44% of homes nearby

How 543 Hand Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Living areabigger than1,755 ft²58% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²17% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than193044% of homes21% of homes

About 543 Hand Ave

When did 543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA last sell?

543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA last sold on Oct 19, 2016 for $104,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA?

543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,755 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA built?

543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA?

543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA is assigned to McCaskey High School (high), rated D; Ross Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,041 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is bigger than 58% of them (1,755 ft² against a typical 1,614 ft²), its lot is bigger than 17% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 3,485 ft²) and it is newer than 44% of them (1930 against a typical 1949). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 543 Hand Ave, Lancaster, PA was $4,159. The county assessed it at $104,000.

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