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$159,112$125 / 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 48How 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

279 GIBSON SCHOOL RD

RURAL VALLEY, PA 16249
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,274 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1984
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$159K
$76K low$242K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$784 (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.$9,280 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,380
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyARMSTRONG
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.95
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Elderton Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.7 mi
M
West Shamokin Junior-Senior High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.0 mi

District: Armstrong School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 16249These 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.75
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.30

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.5%
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.2,373
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,200
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,718
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

279 Gibson School 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 70% of homes in Rural Valley 16249
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Rural Valley 16249
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Armstrong County

What homes are worth in Rural Valley 16249

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

This home
$59K$424K

This home is worth more than 57% of homes in Rural Valley 16249.

How it measures up in Rural Valley 16249

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rural Valley 16249.

Estimated value$159,112
CheaperTypical $148,127Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$125
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area1,274 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,495 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 1.11 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1984
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 279 Gibson School Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRural Valley 16249Armstrong County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,11257% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12570% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,274 ft²32% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac45% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than198479% of homes85% of homes

About 279 Gibson School Rd

How much is 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA is $159,112 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $75,791 to $242,433. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA last sell?

279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA last sold on Dec 29, 1988, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA?

279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,274 square feet of living space and a 0.95-acre lot.

When was 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA built?

279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA was built in 1984, making it 42 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA?

279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA is assigned to Elderton Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated B. All sit in Armstrong School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA compare to other homes in Rural Valley 16249?

Among the 871 homes in Rural Valley 16249, it is worth more than 57% of them ($159,112 against a typical $148,127), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($125 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 32% of them (1,274 ft² against a typical 1,495 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 1.11 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1984 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Armstrong County, it is worth more than 57% 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 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Gibson School Rd, Rural Valley, PA was $784. The county assessed it at $9,280.

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