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$156,436$144 / 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 90How 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
Last sold for $69,600 on Jan 25, 2005

852 4TH ST

LANCASTER, PA 17603
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,086 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.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$156K
$141K low$172K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$69,600 · Jan 25, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,244 (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.$76,700 (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.$58,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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 With Air Conditioning
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 · 133 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

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 · 2.0 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

852 4th 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 95% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Older than 87% 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.

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$140K$915K

This home is worth more than 5% 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$156,436
CheaperTypical $314,290Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$144
CheaperTypical $209Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Living area1,086 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,444 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 852 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$156,4365% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14413% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,086 ft²17% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²10% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than190223% of homes13% of homes

About 852 4th St

How much is 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA is $156,436 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $140,883 to $171,989. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA last sell?

852 4th St, Lancaster, PA last sold on Jan 25, 2005 for $69,600, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA?

852 4th St, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,086 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA built?

852 4th St, Lancaster, PA was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA?

852 4th 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 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,163 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 5% of them ($156,436 against a typical $314,290), its price per square foot is higher than 13% of them ($144 against a typical $209), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,086 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 23% of them (1902 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 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 852 4th St, Lancaster, PA was $2,244. The county assessed it at $76,700.

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