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$172,099
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 72How 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
Last sold for $125,000 on Apr 26, 2024

286 GERMAN SETTLEMENT RD

RIDGWAY, PA 15853
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$172K
$125K low$220K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Apr 26, 2024
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$172,099
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$137,679

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,570 (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.$24,450 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$6,150
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$18,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$24,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyELK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.00
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
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
Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.4 mi
H
Ridgway Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
M
Ridgway Area Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Ridgway Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15853These 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.105
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 100.33

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.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.6,392
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.42 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,009
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,999
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°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.45%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

286 German Settlement 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 more than 87% of homes in Ridgway 15853
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Ridgway 15853

What homes are worth in Ridgway 15853

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

This home
$34K$277K

This home is worth more than 87% of homes in Ridgway 15853.

How it measures up in Ridgway 15853

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Ridgway 15853.

Estimated value$172,099
CheaperTypical $82,677Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 51% of homes nearby

How 286 German Settlement Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgway 15853Elk County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,09987% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5 ac90% of homes90% of homes
Year builtnewer than194851% of homes38% of homes

About 286 German Settlement Rd

How much is 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA is $172,099 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $124,668 to $219,530. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA last sell?

286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA last sold on Apr 26, 2024 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA?

286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms and a 5.00-acre lot.

When was 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA built?

286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA?

286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA is assigned to Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Ridgway Area High School (high), rated B; Ridgway Area Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Ridgway Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA compare to other homes in Ridgway 15853?

Among the 3,671 homes in Ridgway 15853, it is worth more than 87% of them ($172,099 against a typical $82,677), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (5 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 51% of them (1948 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Elk County, it is worth more than 72% 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 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 286 German Settlement Rd, Ridgway, PA was $1,570. The county assessed it at $24,450.

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