Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Apartments (Generic)Residential
Last sold for $63,000 on May 24, 2005

242 PENN ST

HIGHSPIRE, PA 17034
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,279 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$63,000 · May 24, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,033 (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.$68,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,400

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.2 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.0.2 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.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyDauphin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Porch · 462 ft²

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
Steelton - Highspire Middle / High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Steelton-Highspire Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.1 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

242 Penn 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.

  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Older than 87% of homes in Dauphin County

How it measures up in Highspire 17034

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

Living area2,279 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 29% of homes nearby

How 242 Penn St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighspire 17034Dauphin County
Living areabigger than2,279 ft²95% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac67% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than190029% of homes13% of homes

About 242 Penn St

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

242 Penn St, Highspire, PA last sold on May 24, 2005 for $63,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Penn St, Highspire, PA?

242 Penn St, Highspire, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,279 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 242 Penn St, Highspire, PA built?

242 Penn St, Highspire, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 Penn St, Highspire, PA?

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

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

Among the 900 homes in Highspire 17034, it is bigger than 95% of them (2,279 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 29% of them (1900 against a typical 1941). 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 Penn St, Highspire, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Penn St, Highspire, PA was $4,033. The county assessed it at $68,400.

More homes on Penn St

Closest homes

More homes in Highspire 17034

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 242 Penn St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map