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$319,182$128 / 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 74How 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 $3,000 on Nov 30, 1996

173 BUFFALO RD

FOREST CITY, PA 18421
0
Baths
2,502 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.
3.01 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$319K
$237K low$402K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Nov 30, 1996

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$37,925 (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.$269,950 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$38,980
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$230,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$269,950

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLackawanna
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.01
HeatingThe type of heating system 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.

M
Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.8 mi
E
Carbondale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.9 mi

District: Carbondale Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18421These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.3,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.113 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,505
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,733
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

173 Buffalo 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 81% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Forest City 18421

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

This home
$57K$579K

This home is worth more than 81% of homes in Forest City 18421.

How it measures up in Forest City 18421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest City 18421.

Estimated value$319,182
CheaperTypical $168,091Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Living area2,502 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size3.01 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 173 Buffalo Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 18421Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$319,18281% of homes74% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12842% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than2,502 ft²91% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.01 ac86% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than196048% of homes57% of homes

About 173 Buffalo Rd

How much is 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA is $319,182 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $236,715 to $401,649. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA last sell?

173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA last sold on Nov 30, 1996 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA has 2,502 square feet of living space and a 3.01-acre lot.

When was 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA built?

173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA is assigned to Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-; Carbondale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Carbondale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA compare to other homes in Forest City 18421?

Among the 1,891 homes in Forest City 18421, it is worth more than 81% of them ($319,182 against a typical $168,091), its price per square foot is higher than 42% of them ($128 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,502 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (3.01 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1960 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 74% 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 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA was $37,925. The county assessed it at $269,950.

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