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$161,358$164 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $106,000 on Aug 3, 2009

242 LUMBER ST

HIGHSPIRE, PA 17034
2
Beds
1
Baths
984 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.
0.82 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$161K
$149K low$174K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$106,000 · Aug 3, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,552 (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.$77,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$55,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$77,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$77,200

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.145 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyDauphin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.82
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck · 96 ft²Patio · 336 ft²Porch · 154 ft²

Transaction History(2)

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
Steelton - Highspire Middle / High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.1 mi
E
Steelton-Highspire Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.3 mi

District: Steelton-Highspire School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17034These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.2,832
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,583 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,396
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,148
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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 Lumber 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 less than 82% of homes in Dauphin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Dauphin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Highspire 17034

What homes are worth in Highspire 17034

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

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$104K$311K

This home is worth more than 30% of homes in Highspire 17034.

How it measures up in Highspire 17034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highspire 17034.

Estimated value$161,358
CheaperTypical $177,943Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area984 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.82 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 242 Lumber St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighspire 17034Dauphin County
Estimated valuepricier than$161,35830% of homes18% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16484% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than984 ft²14% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.82 ac97% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than195569% of homes40% of homes

About 242 Lumber St

How much is 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA is $161,358 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $148,954 to $173,762. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA last sell?

242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA last sold on Aug 3, 2009 for $106,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA?

242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 984 square feet of living space and a 0.82-acre lot.

When was 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA built?

242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA?

242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA is assigned to Steelton - Highspire Middle / High School (middle), rated F; Steelton-Highspire Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Steelton-Highspire School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA compare to other homes in Highspire 17034?

Among the 900 homes in Highspire 17034, it is worth more than 30% of them ($161,358 against a typical $177,943), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($164 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 14% of them (984 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.82 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1955 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Dauphin County, it is worth more than 18% 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 Lumber St, Highspire, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Lumber St, Highspire, PA was $4,552. The county assessed it at $77,200.

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