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$153,465$40 / 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 96How 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

287 WHIPKEY DAM RD

ROCKWOOD, PA 15557
3
Beds
1
Baths
3,856 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.
0.77 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.
2
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.
3
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$153K
$147K low$160K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,573 (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.$37,550 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,550
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$75,100

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.Old Style
CountySomerset
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.77
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Crossed Wals
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asbestos
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.Mixed
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Rockwood High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.4 mi
E
Rockwood Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 7.4 mi

District: Rockwood Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15557These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.83
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.36

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.59%
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.12%
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.3,421
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.39 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62,167
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,130
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.45%

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How this home compares

287 Whipkey Dam 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 less per square foot than 96% of homes in Somerset County
  • Bigger than 98% of homes in Rockwood 15557
  • Older than 66% of homes in Rockwood 15557

What homes are worth in Rockwood 15557

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

This home
$24K$560K

This home is worth more than 50% of homes in Rockwood 15557.

How it measures up in Rockwood 15557

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Rockwood 15557.

Estimated value$153,465
CheaperTypical $151,577Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$40
CheaperTypical $118Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Living area3,856 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,472 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.96 acBigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 287 Whipkey Dam Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRockwood 15557Somerset County
Estimated valuepricier than$153,46550% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$405% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than3,856 ft²98% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.77 ac45% of homes58% of homes
Year builtnewer than194834% of homes45% of homes

About 287 Whipkey Dam Rd

How much is 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA is $153,465 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $146,849 to $160,081. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA?

287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 3,856 square feet of living space and a 0.77-acre lot.

When was 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA built?

287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a old style home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA?

287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA is assigned to Rockwood High School (middle), rated B-; Rockwood Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Rockwood Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA compare to other homes in Rockwood 15557?

Among the 1,955 homes in Rockwood 15557, it is worth more than 50% of them ($153,465 against a typical $151,577), its price per square foot is higher than 5% of them ($40 against a typical $118), it is bigger than 98% of them (3,856 ft² against a typical 1,472 ft²), its lot is bigger than 45% of them (0.77 ac against a typical 0.96 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1948 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Somerset County, it is worth more than 50% 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 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 287 Whipkey Dam Rd, Rockwood, PA was $1,573. The county assessed it at $37,550.

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