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$123,871$119 / 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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

843 5TH ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,043 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1917
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

$124K
$98K low$150K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,261 (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.$73,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,900

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.0.03
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 · 105 ft²

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

E
Smith-Wade-El Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.1 mi
M
Wheatland Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

843 5th 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 84% 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$915K

This home is worth less than almost all 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$123,871
CheaperTypical $314,290Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area1,043 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1917
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 843 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$123,871almost no homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1196% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,043 ft²13% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²10% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than191729% of homes16% of homes

About 843 5th St

How much is 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA is $123,871 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $97,586 to $150,156. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA?

843 5th St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,043 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA built?

843 5th St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1917, making it 109 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA?

843 5th St, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Smith-Wade-El Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Wheatland Middle School (middle), rated C-; McCaskey High School (high), rated C. All sit in Lancaster School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,163 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than almost none of them ($123,871 against a typical $314,290), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($119 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,043 ft² against a typical 1,444 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1917 against a typical 1952). 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 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 843 5th St, Lancaster, PA was $2,261. The county assessed it at $73,900.

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