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$271,655$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 95How 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
Last sold for $158,000 on Dec 6, 2006

256 FRANKLIN ST

ALBURTIS, PA 18011
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,655 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.
4,185 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1880
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
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

$272K
$259K low$284K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$158,000 · Dec 6, 2006

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,159 (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.$104,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$104,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$104,600

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.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Alburtis Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.2 mi
H
Emmaus High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18011These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,058
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.386 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,456
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,436
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

256 Franklin 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 84% of homes in Alburtis 18011
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Alburtis 18011
  • Has a smaller lot than 72% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Lehigh County

What homes are worth in Alburtis 18011

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

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$175K$721K

This home is worth more than 16% of homes in Alburtis 18011.

How it measures up in Alburtis 18011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alburtis 18011.

Estimated value$271,655
CheaperTypical $351,555Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$164
CheaperTypical $214Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area1,655 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size4,185 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1880
OlderTypical 1989Newer

Newer than 13% of homes nearby

How 256 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlburtis 18011Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$271,65516% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16414% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than1,655 ft²49% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,185 ft²29% of homes28% of homes
Year builtnewer than188013% of homes6% of homes

About 256 Franklin St

How much is 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA is $271,655 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $258,814 to $284,496. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA last sell?

256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA last sold on Dec 6, 2006 for $158,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA?

256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,655 square feet of living space.

When was 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA built?

256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA was built in 1880, making it 146 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA?

256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA is assigned to Alburtis Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B; Emmaus High School (high), rated B+. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA compare to other homes in Alburtis 18011?

Among the 2,212 homes in Alburtis 18011, it is worth more than 16% of them ($271,655 against a typical $351,555), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($164 against a typical $214), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,655 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (4,185 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 13% of them (1880 against a typical 1989). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 29% 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 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Franklin St, Alburtis, PA was $3,159. The county assessed it at $104,600.

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