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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $180,000 on Oct 11, 2018

856 MARTHA AVE

LANCASTER, PA 17601
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,683 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1939
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$180,000 · Oct 11, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,920 (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.$165,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$165,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$165,900

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.0.10
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.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 60 ft²Porch · 153 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(10)

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

E
Schaeffer Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.2 mi
H
Manheim Township High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi
M
Manheim Township Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Manheim Township School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17601These 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.76
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.68

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.30%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.8%
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.57,354
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,688 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$97,602
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$130,409
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

856 Martha 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Lancaster 17601
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lancaster 17601

How it measures up in Lancaster 17601

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lancaster 17601.

Living area1,683 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,775 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 7% of homes nearby

Year built1939
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 856 Martha Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17601Lancaster County
Living areabigger than1,683 ft²46% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac7% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than19397% of homes23% of homes

About 856 Martha Ave

When did 856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA last sell?

856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA last sold on Oct 11, 2018 for $180,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA?

856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,683 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA built?

856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA was built in 1939, making it 87 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA?

856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Schaeffer Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Manheim Township High School (high), rated A-; Manheim Township Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Manheim Township School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17601?

Among the 17,479 homes in Lancaster 17601, it is bigger than 46% of them (1,683 ft² against a typical 1,775 ft²), its lot is bigger than 7% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1939 against a typical 1978). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 856 Martha Ave, Lancaster, PA was $3,920. The county assessed it at $165,900.

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