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$219,296$133 / 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 84How 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

242 E SIMPSON ST

BEDFORD, PA 15522
0
Baths
1,644 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$219K
$184K low$254K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,333 (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.$132,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$103,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$132,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$132,300

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.40
27
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
66
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
18
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.24 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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
CountyBEDFORD
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

M
Bedford Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Bedford High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.2 mi
E
Bedford Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.4 mi

District: Bedford Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15522These 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.6%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,861
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.63 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,378
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,687
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

242 E Simpson 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.

  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Bedford County
  • Older than 65% of homes in Bedford County

What homes are worth in Bedford 15522

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

This home
$61K$653K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Bedford 15522.

How it measures up in Bedford 15522

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Bedford 15522.

Estimated value$219,296
CheaperTypical $226,044Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$133
CheaperTypical $148Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,644 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 57% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.95 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1963Newer

Newer than 37% of homes nearby

How 242 E Simpson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBedford 15522Bedford County
Estimated valuepricier than$219,29648% of homes51% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13338% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,644 ft²57% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac10% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than195037% of homes35% of homes

About 242 E Simpson St

How much is 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA is $219,296 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $184,432 to $254,160. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA last sell?

242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA last sold on Nov 1, 2002, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA?

242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA has 1,644 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA built?

242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA?

242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA is assigned to Bedford Middle School (middle), rated B+; Bedford High School (high), rated A-; Bedford Elementary School (elementary), rated C. All sit in Bedford Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA compare to other homes in Bedford 15522?

Among the 5,263 homes in Bedford 15522, it is worth more than 48% of them ($219,296 against a typical $226,044), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($133 against a typical $148), it is bigger than 57% of them (1,644 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.95 ac) and it is newer than 37% of them (1950 against a typical 1963). Measured against all of Bedford County, it is worth more than 51% 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 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 E Simpson St, Bedford, PA was $2,333. The county assessed it at $132,300.

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