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$136,825$148 / 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 80How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

264 BUFFALO RD

FOREST CITY, PA 18421
0
Baths
924 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.
13.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1977
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$137K
$110K low$164K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,276 (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.$94,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$75,410
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$19,090
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,422
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$94,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyLackawanna
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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
Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.7 mi
E
Carbondale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.7 mi

District: Carbondale Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18421These 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.100
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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.113 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,505
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,733
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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

264 Buffalo Rd 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 85% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 70% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Forest City 18421

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

This home
$57K$596K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Forest City 18421.

How it measures up in Forest City 18421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest City 18421.

Estimated value$136,825
CheaperTypical $170,012Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$148
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size13.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1977
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 264 Buffalo Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 18421Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$136,82536% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14854% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than924 ft²10% of homes8% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.47 ac95% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than197759% of homes70% of homes

About 264 Buffalo Rd

How much is 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA is $136,825 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $110,029 to $163,621. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA last sell?

264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA last sold on May 16, 1980, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA built?

264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA was built in 1977, making it 49 years old.

What schools serve 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA is assigned to Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-; Carbondale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Carbondale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA compare to other homes in Forest City 18421?

Among the 1,890 homes in Forest City 18421, it is worth more than 36% of them ($136,825 against a typical $170,012), its price per square foot is higher than 54% of them ($148 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 10% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (13.47 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1977 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 15% 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 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 264 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA was $13,276. The county assessed it at $94,500.

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