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$238,660
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 79How 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

279 HEMLOCK DR

PORTAGE, PA 15946
0
Baths
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$239K
$190K low$288K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$966 (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.$26,460 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$2,840
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$23,620
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,460
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$26,460

Property Facts

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

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

M
Portage Area Junior-Senior High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Portage Area Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 1.0 mi

District: Portage Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15946These 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.93
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 100.35

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.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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,176
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.145 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,560
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,573
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

279 Hemlock Dr 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 88% of homes in Cambria County
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Cambria County

What homes are worth in Portage 15946

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

This home
$40K$365K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Portage 15946.

How it measures up in Portage 15946

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portage 15946.

Estimated value$238,660
CheaperTypical $128,642Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 279 Hemlock Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePortage 15946Cambria County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,66086% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than198979% of homes83% of homes

About 279 Hemlock Dr

How much is 279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA is $238,660 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $189,536 to $287,784. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA last sell?

279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA last sold on Apr 19, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA built?

279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA?

279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA is assigned to Portage Area Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated B-; Portage Area Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Portage Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA compare to other homes in Portage 15946?

Among the 2,881 homes in Portage 15946, it is worth more than 86% of them ($238,660 against a typical $128,642) and it is newer than 79% of them (1989 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Cambria County, it is worth more than 88% 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 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Hemlock Dr, Portage, PA was $966. The county assessed it at $26,460.

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