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$392,593$147 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $331,000 on Dec 28, 2022

196 HUDSON ST

FOREST CITY, PA 18421
0
Baths
2,664 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.
1.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$393K
$364K low$422K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$331,000 · Dec 28, 2022
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.$94,693
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$75,754
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.84%
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.$297,900
GUILD MORTGAGE CO · recorded Dec 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$42,648 (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.$333,320 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$55,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$278,320
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$22,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$333,320

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.1.19
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Forest City Regional High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Forest City Regional Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.2 mi

District: Forest City Regional 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%

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

196 Hudson 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 more than 91% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Has a bigger lot than 91% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 85% 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
$56K$606K

This home is worth more than 91% 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$392,593
CheaperTypical $171,393Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$147
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area2,664 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size1.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 196 Hudson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 18421Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$392,59391% of homes84% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14754% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than2,664 ft²93% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.19 ac74% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than199079% of homes85% of homes

About 196 Hudson St

How much is 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA is $392,593 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $363,631 to $421,555. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA last sell?

196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA last sold on Dec 28, 2022 for $331,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA?

196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA has 2,664 square feet of living space and a 1.19-acre lot.

When was 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA built?

196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old.

What schools serve 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA?

196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA is assigned to Forest City Regional High School (middle), rated B; Forest City Regional Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Forest City Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA compare to other homes in Forest City 18421?

Among the 1,890 homes in Forest City 18421, it is worth more than 91% of them ($392,593 against a typical $171,393), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($147 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,664 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (1.19 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1990 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 84% 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 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Hudson St, Forest City, PA was $42,648. The county assessed it at $333,320.

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