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$153,540$125 / 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 88How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

55 HOWARD AVE

LANCASTER, PA 17602
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,231 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.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$154K
$136K low$171K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,388 (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.$57,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$57,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$57,800

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.0.04
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.Forced Air

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
King Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

55 Howard 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Lancaster County

What homes are worth in Lancaster 17602

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

This home
$137K$877K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Lancaster 17602.

How it measures up in Lancaster 17602

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

Estimated value$153,540
CheaperTypical $327,830Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $196Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,231 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,610 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 55 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,5405% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1259% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than1,231 ft²22% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²16% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than18808% of homes5% of homes

About 55 Howard Ave

How much is 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA is $153,540 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $135,669 to $171,411. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA last sell?

55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA last sold on Jul 12, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA?

55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,231 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA built?

55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA?

55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA is assigned to King Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; McCaskey High School (high), 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 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,013 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is worth more than 5% of them ($153,540 against a typical $327,830), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($125 against a typical $196), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,231 ft² against a typical 1,610 ft²), its lot is bigger than 16% of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 8% of them (1880 against a typical 1949). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than almost no 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 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Howard Ave, Lancaster, PA was $2,388. The county assessed it at $57,800.

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