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$189,238$99 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $158,000 on Sep 20, 2023

1281 SHAFFER RUN RD

OIL CITY, PA 16301
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,914 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.
1.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$189K
$165K low$213K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$158,000 · Sep 20, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,037 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$80,390 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$10,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,390
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,390

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyVenango
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Rocky Grove Jr. / Sr. High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Valley Grove Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 7.4 mi

District: Valley Grove School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 16301These 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.126
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.15,184
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.151 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,656
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,046
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

1281 Shaffer Run 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 more than 82% of homes in Oil City 16301
  • Costs more per square foot than 68% of homes in Oil City 16301
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Venango County
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Oil City 16301
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Oil City 16301

What homes are worth in Oil City 16301

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

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$22K$341K

This home is worth more than 82% of homes in Oil City 16301.

How it measures up in Oil City 16301

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Oil City 16301.

Estimated value$189,238
CheaperTypical $97,123Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$99
CheaperTypical $68Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,914 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,390 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size1.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1923Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 1281 Shaffer Run Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOil City 16301Venango County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,23882% of homes66% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9968% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,914 ft²80% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.2 ac83% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than194865% of homes44% of homes

About 1281 Shaffer Run Rd

How much is 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA is $189,238 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $165,115 to $213,361. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA last sell?

1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA last sold on Sep 20, 2023 for $158,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA?

1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,914 square feet of living space and a 1.20-acre lot.

When was 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA built?

1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA?

1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA is assigned to Rocky Grove Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated B; Valley Grove Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Valley Grove School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA compare to other homes in Oil City 16301?

Among the 7,308 homes in Oil City 16301, it is worth more than 82% of them ($189,238 against a typical $97,123), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($99 against a typical $68), it is bigger than 80% of them (1,914 ft² against a typical 1,390 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (1.2 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1948 against a typical 1923). Measured against all of Venango County, it is worth more than 66% 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 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1281 Shaffer Run Rd, Oil City, PA was $2,037. The county assessed it at $80,390.

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