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Last sold for $42,000 on May 2, 2011

242 FORREST DR

GETTYSBURG, PA 17325
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
1,680 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2016
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$42,000 · May 2, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,740 (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.$285,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$86,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$285,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyADAMS
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Heat Pump
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
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
Gettysburg Area Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.3 mi
H
Gettysburg Area High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi

District: Gettysburg Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17325These 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.110
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.41

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,749
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.231 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$82,837
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$102,806
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.57%

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How this home compares

242 Forrest Dr 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 65% of homes in Adams County
  • Newer than 94% of homes in Adams County

How it measures up in Gettysburg 17325

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gettysburg 17325.

Living area1,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,748 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built2016
OlderTypical 1980Newer

Newer than 90% of homes nearby

How 242 Forrest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGettysburg 17325Adams County
Living areabigger than1,680 ft²47% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac43% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than201690% of homes94% of homes

About 242 Forrest Dr

When did 242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA last sell?

242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA last sold on May 2, 2011 for $42,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA?

242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,680 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA built?

242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA was built in 2016, making it 10 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA?

242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA is assigned to Gettysburg Area Middle School (middle), rated A; Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Gettysburg Area High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Gettysburg Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA compare to other homes in Gettysburg 17325?

Among the 9,906 homes in Gettysburg 17325, it is bigger than 47% of them (1,680 ft² against a typical 1,748 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 90% of them (2016 against a typical 1980). 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 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Forrest Dr, Gettysburg, PA was $4,740. The county assessed it at $285,100.

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