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$269,537$312 / 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 85How 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 $260,000 on Nov 21, 2025

986 STERLING PL

LANCASTER, PA 17603
2
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
864 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.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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

$270K
$229K low$310K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Nov 21, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,392 (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.$110,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$85,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$110,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$110,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Townhouse
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Townhouse
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.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 48 ft²Porch · 40 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.

Foreclosure Filings(2)

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

E
E.R. Martin SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 1.4 mi
H
McCaskey High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 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

986 Sterling Pl 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 85% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Smaller than 97% of homes in Lancaster 17603
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lancaster County
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Lancaster 17603

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$937K

This home is worth more than 35% 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$269,537
CheaperTypical $310,092Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$312
CheaperTypical $202Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area864 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,519 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Lot size3,049 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1952Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 986 Sterling Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLancaster 17603Lancaster County
Estimated valuepricier than$269,53735% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$31296% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than864 ft²3% of homes3% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,049 ft²36% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than199889% of homes79% of homes

About 986 Sterling Pl

How much is 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA is $269,537 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $228,990 to $310,084. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA last sell?

986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA last sold on Nov 21, 2025 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA?

986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 864 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA built?

986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old. It is a townhouse home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA?

986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA is assigned to E.R. Martin 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 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA compare to other homes in Lancaster 17603?

Among the 20,015 homes in Lancaster 17603, it is worth more than 35% of them ($269,537 against a typical $310,092), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($312 against a typical $202), it is bigger than 3% of them (864 ft² against a typical 1,519 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (3,049 ft² against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1998 against a typical 1952). Measured against all of Lancaster County, it is worth more than 15% 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 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 986 Sterling Pl, Lancaster, PA was $3,392. The county assessed it at $110,900.

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