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$139,860$54 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

12970 STATE ROUTE 38

BERKSHIRE, NY 13736
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,580 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.
1.75 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1898
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$140K
$131K low$149K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$0
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$0
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.93%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$140,000
VISIONS FCU · recorded Dec 22, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,121 (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.$99,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$99,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$152,308

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Traditional/Old
CountyTIOGA
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1970
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.75
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Newark Valley Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 8–12 · 6.6 mi
M
Newark Valley Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 4–7 · 7.2 mi
E
Nathan T Hall SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–3 · 7.2 mi

District: Newark Valley Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 13736These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,636
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.46 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,834
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$87,374
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.49%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

12970 State Route 38 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 80% of homes in Tioga County
  • Costs less per square foot than 97% of homes in Tioga County
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Berkshire 13736
  • Older than 87% of homes in Tioga County

What homes are worth in Berkshire 13736

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

This home
$59K$417K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Berkshire 13736.

How it measures up in Berkshire 13736

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berkshire 13736.

Estimated value$139,860
CheaperTypical $173,114Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$54
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area2,580 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,478 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size1.75 ac
SmallerTypical 3 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1898
OlderTypical 1975Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 12970 State Route 38 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerkshire 13736Tioga County
Estimated valuepricier than$139,86031% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$548% of homes3% of homes
Living areabigger than2,580 ft²93% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.75 ac37% of homes59% of homes
Year builtnewer than189815% of homes13% of homes

About 12970 State Route 38

How much is 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY is $139,860 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $130,965 to $148,755. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY last sell?

12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY?

12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,580 square feet of living space and a 1.75-acre lot.

When was 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY built?

12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY was built in 1898, making it 128 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY?

12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY is assigned to Newark Valley Senior High School (high), rated B-; Newark Valley Middle School (middle), rated B-; Nathan T Hall School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Newark Valley Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY compare to other homes in Berkshire 13736?

Among the 993 homes in Berkshire 13736, it is worth more than 31% of them ($139,860 against a typical $173,114), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($54 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,580 ft² against a typical 1,478 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (1.75 ac against a typical 3 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1898 against a typical 1975). Measured against all of Tioga County, it is worth more than 20% 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 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 12970 State Route 38, Berkshire, NY was $4,121. The county assessed it at $99,000.

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