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$370,129$279 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $260,000 on Apr 16, 2021

253 5TH ST

WHITEHALL, PA 18052
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,328 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1941
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$370K
$346K low$394K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$260,000 · Apr 16, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,708 (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.$150,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$150,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,800

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.Split Level
CountyLehigh
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Above-Ground Pool

Transaction History(11)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Whitehall-Coplay Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
E
Gockley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 2.2 mi
H
Whitehall High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Whitehall-Coplay School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18052These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.30,504
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,352 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,718
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,275
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

253 5th 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 69% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Older than 77% of homes in Whitehall 18052

What homes are worth in Whitehall 18052

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

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$175K$591K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Whitehall 18052.

How it measures up in Whitehall 18052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whitehall 18052.

Estimated value$370,129
CheaperTypical $323,625Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$279
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,328 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,528 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1941
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 253 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitehall 18052Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$370,12969% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$27993% of homes92% of homes
Living areabigger than1,328 ft²34% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac29% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than194123% of homes29% of homes

About 253 5th St

How much is 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA is $370,129 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $346,207 to $394,051. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA last sell?

253 5th St, Whitehall, PA last sold on Apr 16, 2021 for $260,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 9 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA?

253 5th St, Whitehall, PA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,328 square feet of living space.

When was 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA built?

253 5th St, Whitehall, PA was built in 1941, making it 85 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA?

253 5th St, Whitehall, PA is assigned to Whitehall-Coplay Middle School (middle), rated B-; Gockley Elementary School (elementary); Whitehall High School (high), rated B. All sit in Whitehall-Coplay School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA compare to other homes in Whitehall 18052?

Among the 8,534 homes in Whitehall 18052, it is worth more than 69% of them ($370,129 against a typical $323,625), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($279 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,328 ft² against a typical 1,528 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1941 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 58% 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 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 5th St, Whitehall, PA was $4,708. The county assessed it at $150,800.

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