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$159,276$110 / 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 79How 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

17 CHESTNUT ST

GAINES, PA 16921
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
1,442 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
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

$159K
$125K low$193K 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.$159,276
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$127,421

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,320 (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.$91,760 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$8,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$83,360
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$91,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$91,760

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.40 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyTioga
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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
Galeton Area School
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 3.3 mi

District: Galeton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 16921These 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.181
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 100.33

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.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,279
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,115
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

17 Chestnut 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.

  • Worth less than 77% of homes in Tioga County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Gaines 16921
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Gaines 16921
  • Among the smallest lots in Gaines 16921
  • Older than 82% of homes in Gaines 16921

What homes are worth in Gaines 16921

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

This home
$75K$593K

This home is worth more than 25% of homes in Gaines 16921.

How it measures up in Gaines 16921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaines 16921.

Estimated value$159,276
CheaperTypical $226,106Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$110
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area1,442 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,092 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 1.97 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 18% of homes nearby

How 17 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaines 16921Tioga County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,27625% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11016% of homes25% of homes
Living areabigger than1,442 ft²71% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 acalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190518% of homes27% of homes

About 17 Chestnut St

How much is 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA is $159,276 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,070 to $193,482. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA last sell?

17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA last sold on Nov 6, 2004, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA?

17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,442 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA built?

17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA?

17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA is assigned to Galeton Area School (elementary). All sit in Galeton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA compare to other homes in Gaines 16921?

Among the 707 homes in Gaines 16921, it is worth more than 25% of them ($159,276 against a typical $226,106), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($110 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 71% of them (1,442 ft² against a typical 1,092 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (0.11 ac against a typical 1.97 ac) and it is newer than 18% of them (1905 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Tioga County, it is worth more than 23% 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 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Chestnut St, Gaines, PA was $1,320. The county assessed it at $91,760.

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