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$312,888$174 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $103,000 on Nov 27, 2001

1278 FOREST RD

WHITEHALL, PA 18052
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,800 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.
2,200 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$313K
$287K low$339K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$103,000 · Nov 27, 2001

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,751 (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.$152,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$152,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,200

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
Gockley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.9 mi
M
Whitehall-Coplay Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Whitehall High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi

District: Whitehall-Coplay School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18052These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,504
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,352 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,718
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,275
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

1278 Forest 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Newer than 77% of homes in Whitehall 18052

What homes are worth in Whitehall 18052

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

This home
$180K$599K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Whitehall 18052.

How it measures up in Whitehall 18052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whitehall 18052.

Estimated value$312,888
CheaperTypical $323,910Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$174
CheaperTypical $213Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size2,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 1278 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitehall 18052Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$312,88844% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17414% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²68% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,200 ft²3% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than199177% of homes74% of homes

About 1278 Forest Rd

How much is 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA is $312,888 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $287,159 to $338,617. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA last sell?

1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA last sold on Nov 27, 2001 for $103,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA?

1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,800 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA built?

1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA?

1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA is assigned to Gockley Elementary School (elementary); Whitehall-Coplay Middle School (middle), rated B-; Whitehall High School (high), rated B. All sit in Whitehall-Coplay School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA compare to other homes in Whitehall 18052?

Among the 8,534 homes in Whitehall 18052, it is worth more than 44% of them ($312,888 against a typical $323,910), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($174 against a typical $213), it is bigger than 68% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,200 ft² against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1991 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 41% 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 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1278 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA was $4,751. The county assessed it at $152,200.

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