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551 CHESTER ST

LANCASTER, PA 17602
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,271 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,942 (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.$47,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$39,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,000

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.0.08
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

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
King Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Jackson Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

551 Chester 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 76% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 87% 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 area1,271 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1949Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 551 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17602Lancaster County
Living areabigger than1,271 ft²27% of homes24% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²49% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than190026% of homes13% of homes

About 551 Chester St

When did 551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA last sold on May 26, 1995, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA?

551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,271 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA built?

551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA?

551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to King Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Jackson Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17602?

Among the 14,017 homes in Lancaster 17602, it is bigger than 27% of them (1,271 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 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 551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Chester St, Lancaster, PA was $1,942. The county assessed it at $47,000.

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