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$329,212$290 / 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 94How 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
Last sold for $170,300 on Aug 22, 2012

971 CARDINAL RD

LANCASTER, PA 17601
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,134 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$329K
$310K low$348K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$170,300 · Aug 22, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,550 (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.$159,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$58,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$159,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,700

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.Ranch
CountyLANCASTER
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.Deck · 408 ft²Patio · 24 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.

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

M
Centerville Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.3 mi
E
Centerville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
H
Hempfield High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Hempfield 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

971 Cardinal Rd 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.

  • Worth less than 82% of homes in Lancaster 17601
  • Costs more per square foot than 91% of homes in Lancaster 17601
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Lancaster 17601
  • Older than 67% of homes in Lancaster 17601

What homes are worth in Lancaster 17601

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$237K$975K

This home is worth more than 18% 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.

Estimated value$329,212
CheaperTypical $428,755Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$290
CheaperTypical $230Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Living area1,134 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,879 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.31 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 971 Cardinal Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17601Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$329,21218% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$29091% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,134 ft²9% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac54% of homes54% of homes
Year builtnewer than196633% of homes40% of homes

About 971 Cardinal Rd

How much is 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA is $329,212 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $310,142 to $348,282. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA last sell?

971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA last sold on Aug 22, 2012 for $170,300, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA?

971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,134 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA built?

971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA?

971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA is assigned to Centerville Middle School (middle), rated B; Centerville Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Hempfield High School (high), rated A. All sit in Hempfield School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17601?

Among the 17,445 homes in Lancaster 17601, it is worth more than 18% of them ($329,212 against a typical $428,755), its price per square foot is higher than 91% of them ($290 against a typical $230), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,134 ft² against a typical 1,879 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.31 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1966 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 31% 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 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 971 Cardinal Rd, Lancaster, PA was $3,550. The county assessed it at $159,700.

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