York County property record for 279 Sunset Ave, Hanover, PA 17331
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,336 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.147 acres (6,403 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $159,900 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,704 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-000-16-0179.00-00000 |
| Primary APN | 67-000-16-0179.00-00000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,336 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,336 sqft |
| Basement Area | 336 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 336 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Metal |
| Construction Type | Metal Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Lot Area | 6,403 sqft (0.147 acres) |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 412 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 279 SUNSET AVE |
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| City | HANOVER |
| State | PA |
| Zip | 17331-1855 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Subdivision | PENN HEIGHTS DEVELOPMENT |
| Jurisdiction | YORK PA |
| Township / Civil Division | HANOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 22200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Hanover Historic District listed 1997 · 2,640 contributing resources · NRIS 96001552 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
279 Sunset Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2016.
Source: York County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 SUNSET AVE, HANOVER, PA 17331-1855 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 11, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201625498 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2373 / 4157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Sunset Ave was $4,704.
Source: York County assessment roll, as of April 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | York County |
| Municipality | Hanover Borough |
| Unified School District | Hanover Public School District (KG - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,704.00 | $126,270 Land $26,600 Building $99,670 | |
| 2024 | $4,587.00 | $126,270 Land $26,600 Building $99,670 | |
| 2006 | $126,270 Land $26,600 Building $99,670 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 279 Sunset Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1996.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 27, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1996 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 279 Sunset Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HANOVER MUNI WATER WORKS serves 40,900 people · EPA ID PA7670076 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2026 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · Jun 2018 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Organic carbon removal Oct 2018 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 4 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 594 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Glo Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Brightspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| PA.net Fixed Wireless · not low latency | 200 / 50 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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