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$252,733$191 / 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 90How 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

281 VERNAL ST

HELPER, UT 84526
0
Baths
1,326 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$253K
$227K low$278K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,395 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$109,174 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,672
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$79,502
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$175,545
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$198,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.46
92
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
54
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
87
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.74 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residential
CountyCarbon
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.50

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
Helper Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.1 mi
H
Carbon High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.3 mi

District: Carbon School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 84526These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.0

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,836
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.12 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,675
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,299
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.42°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.17 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

281 Vernal 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Helper 84526
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Carbon County
  • Older than 80% of homes in Carbon County

What homes are worth in Helper 84526

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

This home
$130K$686K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Helper 84526.

How it measures up in Helper 84526

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Helper 84526.

Estimated value$252,733
CheaperTypical $244,304Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$191
CheaperTypical $211Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area1,326 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,148 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 281 Vernal St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHelper 84526Carbon County
Estimated valuepricier than$252,73354% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19133% of homes39% of homes
Living areabigger than1,326 ft²63% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac71% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than193435% of homes20% of homes

About 281 Vernal St

How much is 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT is $252,733 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $227,088 to $278,378. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT last sell?

281 Vernal St, Helper, UT last sold on Sep 27, 2005, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT?

281 Vernal St, Helper, UT has 1,326 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT built?

281 Vernal St, Helper, UT was built in 1934, making it 92 years old.

What schools serve 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT?

281 Vernal St, Helper, UT is assigned to Helper Middle School (middle), rated A-; Carbon High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Carbon School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT compare to other homes in Helper 84526?

Among the 1,918 homes in Helper 84526, it is worth more than 54% of them ($252,733 against a typical $244,304), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($191 against a typical $211), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,326 ft² against a typical 1,148 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1934 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Carbon County, it is worth more than 52% 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 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Vernal St, Helper, UT was $1,395. The county assessed it at $109,174.

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