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$276,290$157 / 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 93How 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 $90,000 on Feb 2, 1998

1281 FOREST RD

WHITEHALL, PA 18052
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,755 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.
2,202 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1996
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$276K
$256K low$297K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Feb 2, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,445 (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.$142,400 (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.$133,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$142,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$142,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Row House
CountyLehigh
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Whitehall High SchoolC+
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

1281 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Newer than 85% 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.

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$178K$578K

This home is worth more than 28% 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$276,290
CheaperTypical $314,295Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $206Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,755 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size2,202 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1996
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 85% of homes nearby

How 1281 Forest Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitehall 18052Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,29028% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1578% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,755 ft²65% of homes54% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,202 ft²4% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than199685% of homes78% of homes

About 1281 Forest Rd

How much is 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA is $276,290 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $256,078 to $296,502. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA last sell?

1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA last sold on Feb 2, 1998 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA?

1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1,755 square feet of living space.

When was 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA built?

1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA was built in 1996, making it 30 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA?

1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA is assigned to Gockley Elementary School (elementary); Whitehall-Coplay Middle School (middle), rated C-; Whitehall High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Whitehall-Coplay School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA compare to other homes in Whitehall 18052?

Among the 8,534 homes in Whitehall 18052, it is worth more than 28% of them ($276,290 against a typical $314,295), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($157 against a typical $206), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,755 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (2,202 ft² against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 85% of them (1996 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 30% 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 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1281 Forest Rd, Whitehall, PA was $4,445. The county assessed it at $142,400.

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