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$203,213$184 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $126,500 on Dec 22, 2015

279 WALNUT ST

HIGHSPIRE, PA 17034
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,107 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1956
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$203K
$193K low$213K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$126,500 · Dec 22, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,971 (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.$84,300 (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.$69,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$84,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$84,300

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.Ranch
CountyDauphin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.28
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 136 ft²Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 324 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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
Steelton - Highspire Middle / High SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Steelton-Highspire Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.1 mi

District: Steelton-Highspire School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17034These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.93%
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.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,832
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,583 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,396
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,148
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

279 Walnut 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 75% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Dauphin County
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Highspire 17034

What homes are worth in Highspire 17034

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

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$109K$298K

This home is worth more than 75% of homes in Highspire 17034.

How it measures up in Highspire 17034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highspire 17034.

Estimated value$203,213
CheaperTypical $169,979Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$184
CheaperTypical $129Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,107 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1956
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 279 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighspire 17034Dauphin County
Estimated valuepricier than$203,21375% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18493% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,107 ft²22% of homes14% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac87% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195671% of homes41% of homes

About 279 Walnut St

How much is 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA is $203,213 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $193,306 to $213,120. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA last sell?

279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA last sold on Dec 22, 2015 for $126,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA?

279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,107 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA built?

279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA was built in 1956, making it 70 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA?

279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA is assigned to Steelton - Highspire Middle / High School (middle), rated D-; Steelton-Highspire Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Steelton-Highspire School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA compare to other homes in Highspire 17034?

Among the 900 homes in Highspire 17034, it is worth more than 75% of them ($203,213 against a typical $169,979), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($184 against a typical $129), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,107 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1956 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Dauphin County, it is worth more than 27% 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 Walnut St, Highspire, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 279 Walnut St, Highspire, PA was $4,971. The county assessed it at $84,300.

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