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$500,631$182 / 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

1948 FOREST LN

ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,753 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.
0.36 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1972
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$501K
$464K low$538K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,357 (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.$279,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$238,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$279,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$279,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLehigh
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

E
Wescosville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Emmaus High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18103These 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.101
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.88
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.72

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.18%
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.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.48,496
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,771 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74,179
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,226
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.53%

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How this home compares

1948 Forest Ln 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 87% of homes in Allentown 18103
  • Costs less per square foot than 80% of homes in Allentown 18103
  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Allentown 18103
  • Has a bigger lot than 83% of homes in Allentown 18103
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Allentown 18103

What homes are worth in Allentown 18103

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

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$174K$799K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Allentown 18103.

How it measures up in Allentown 18103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Allentown 18103.

Estimated value$500,631
CheaperTypical $298,191Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$182
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area2,753 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,402 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.36 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1972
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 1948 Forest Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAllentown 18103Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$500,63187% of homes80% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18220% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,753 ft²92% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.36 ac83% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than197269% of homes55% of homes

About 1948 Forest Ln

How much is 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA is $500,631 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $463,626 to $537,636. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA?

1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 2,753 square feet of living space.

When was 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA built?

1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA was built in 1972, making it 54 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA?

1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA is assigned to Wescosville Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Emmaus High School (high), rated B+; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA compare to other homes in Allentown 18103?

Among the 14,352 homes in Allentown 18103, it is worth more than 87% of them ($500,631 against a typical $298,191), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($182 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 92% of them (2,753 ft² against a typical 1,402 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (0.36 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1972 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 80% 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 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1948 Forest Ln, Allentown, PA was $7,357. The county assessed it at $279,000.

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