551 Howard Ave
Lancaster, PA 17602
3 bd 2 ba 1,246 sqft Built 1900 Lot 1,307 sqft townhomes
Most recent sale
$186,000
Apr 6, 2023
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2023 | Sold | $186,000 | BrightMLS |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Price changed | $179,900 | BrightMLS |
| Mar 19, 2023 | Price changed | $184,900 | BrightMLS |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Listed | $189,900 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Sold | $85,000 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 10, 2022 | Price changed | $85,000 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 3, 2022 | Listed | $95,000 | BrightMLS |
| Apr 16, 2019 | Sold | $60,500 | BrightMLS |
| Feb 22, 2019 | Listed | $62,500 | BrightMLS |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Sold | $78,750 | Public Record |
| May 29, 1998 | Sold | $40,000 | Public Record |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,644 |
| 2025 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,591 |
| 2024 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,574 |
| 2023 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,548 |
| 2022 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,483 |
| 2021 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,452 |
| 2020 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,452 |
| 2019 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,430 |
| 2018 | $33,900 | $5,900 | $39,800 | $1,666 |
| 2017 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,603 |
| 2016 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,569 |
| 2015 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,550 |
| 2014 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,490 |
| 2013 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,468 |
| 2012 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,422 |
| 2011 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,401 |
| 2010 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,351 |
| 2009 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,267 |
| 2008 | $29,300 | $5,600 | $34,900 | $1,223 |
Property facts
Year built
1900
Property type
townhomes
Stories
3
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,246 sqft
Lot size
1,307 sqft
ZIP code
17602
City
Lancaster
Street
Howard Ave
Coordinates
40.03256, -76.30425
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$1,869
Gross rental yield
12.06%
Implied cap rate
7.84%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 551 Howard Ave last sell?
551 Howard Ave most recently sold on Apr 6, 2023 for $186,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 551 Howard Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 551 Howard Ave (year 2026) is $39,800 with $1,644 in property tax.
How does 551 Howard Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 78.6% below the last sale price of $186,000.
When was 551 Howard Ave built?
551 Howard Ave was built in 1900.
How does 551 Howard Ave compare to others on Howard Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Howard Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Howard Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 551 Howard Ave?
551 Howard Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,246 sqft, 1,307 sqft lot townhomes.
Is 551 Howard Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 551 Howard Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 551 Howard Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 551 Howard Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-3.5%
Implied 1-yr
-13.9%
2026 Q3
$268.4K
2026 Q4
$256.7K
ZIP 17602 — Median Price History + Forecast
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