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$355,765$152 / 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 95How 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

553 W CHESTNUT ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,342 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.
3,049 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.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$356K
$338K low$373K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,165 (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.$173,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$137,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$173,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyLancaster
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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.Metal
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.Porch · 124 ft²

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 · 0.1 mi
E
Fulton Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 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

553 W Chestnut 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 95% 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
$139K$934K

This home is worth more than 64% 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$355,765
CheaperTypical $310,843Pricier

Pricier than 64% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area2,342 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 553 W Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$355,76564% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15218% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than2,342 ft²85% of homes78% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²36% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than18807% of homes5% of homes

About 553 W Chestnut St

How much is 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA is $355,765 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $338,048 to $373,482. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA?

553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,342 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA built?

553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA?

553 W Chestnut 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 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,007 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 64% of them ($355,765 against a typical $310,843), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($152 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,342 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1880 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 40% 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 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 553 W Chestnut St, Lancaster, PA was $7,165. The county assessed it at $173,400.

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