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$146,933$141 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $145,000 on May 4, 2021

173 S WATER ST

RURAL VALLEY, PA 16249
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,040 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.
0.58 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1959
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$147K
$125K low$168K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · May 4, 2021
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.$58,933
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$47,146
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.60%
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.$88,000
S & T BANK · recorded Jan 4, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,577 (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.$37,280 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,520
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$15,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$106,530

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.Ranch
CountyARMSTRONG
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.58
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 197 ft²

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

E
Shannock Valley Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.5 mi
M
West Shamokin Junior-Senior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Armstrong School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 16249These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,373
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,200
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,718
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°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.45%

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

173 S Water 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 78% of homes in Rural Valley 16249
  • Smaller than 87% of homes in Rural Valley 16249
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Armstrong County

What homes are worth in Rural Valley 16249

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

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$59K$410K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Rural Valley 16249.

How it measures up in Rural Valley 16249

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rural Valley 16249.

Estimated value$146,933
CheaperTypical $153,734Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$141
CheaperTypical $109Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,490 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Lot size0.58 ac
SmallerTypical 1.14 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1959
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 173 S Water St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Valley 16249Armstrong County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,93346% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14178% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²13% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.58 ac37% of homes46% of homes
Year builtnewer than195950% of homes65% of homes

About 173 S Water St

How much is 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA is $146,933 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,473 to $168,393. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA last sell?

173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA last sold on May 4, 2021 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA?

173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.58-acre lot.

When was 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA built?

173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA was built in 1959, making it 67 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA?

173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA is assigned to Shannock Valley Elementary School (elementary), rated C; West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Armstrong School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA compare to other homes in Rural Valley 16249?

Among the 871 homes in Rural Valley 16249, it is worth more than 46% of them ($146,933 against a typical $153,734), its price per square foot is higher than 78% of them ($141 against a typical $109), it is bigger than 13% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,490 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.58 ac against a typical 1.14 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1959 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Armstrong County, it is worth more than 50% 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 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 173 S Water St, Rural Valley, PA was $3,577. The county assessed it at $37,280.

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