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$284,852$194 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

161 CHESTER ST

CARLISLE, PA 17013
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,470 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
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.

Valuation

$285K
$265K low$305K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,753 (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.$173,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$130,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$173,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$173,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCumberland
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None

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

E
Crestview Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
M
Wilson Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Carlisle Area High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 mi

District: Carlisle Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17013These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.37,954
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.924 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,166
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,396
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

161 Chester St 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 more per square foot than 66% of homes in Carlisle 17013

What homes are worth in Carlisle 17013

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

This home
$121K$644K

This home is worth more than 53% of homes in Carlisle 17013.

How it measures up in Carlisle 17013

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carlisle 17013.

Estimated value$284,852
CheaperTypical $276,286Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$194
CheaperTypical $176Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Living area1,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,539 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 161 Chester St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarlisle 17013Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$284,85253% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19466% of homes51% of homes
Living areabigger than1,470 ft²46% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac61% of homes56% of homes
Year builtnewer than197454% of homes45% of homes

About 161 Chester St

How much is 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA is $284,852 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $264,519 to $305,185. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA last sell?

161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA last sold on Apr 7, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA?

161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,470 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA built?

161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA?

161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA is assigned to Crestview Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Wilson Middle School (middle), rated C-; Carlisle Area High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Carlisle Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA compare to other homes in Carlisle 17013?

Among the 11,350 homes in Carlisle 17013, it is worth more than 53% of them ($284,852 against a typical $276,286), its price per square foot is higher than 66% of them ($194 against a typical $176), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,470 ft² against a typical 1,539 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1974 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 37% 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 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Chester St, Carlisle, PA was $3,753. The county assessed it at $173,700.

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