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$163,563
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 Oct 21, 2026

297 WATER WORKS RD

RIDGWAY, PA 15853
5
Beds
6 / 2
Baths
6.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$164K
$129K low$198K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,158 (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.$204,950 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,950
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$409,900

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.Modern
CountyELK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.6.90
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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.

H
Ridgway Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.4 mi
M
Ridgway Area Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.4 mi
E
Francis S. Grandinetti Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.9 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%

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How this home compares

297 Water Works 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 76% of homes in Ridgway 15853
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Ridgway 15853
  • Newer than 69% 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.

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$40K$388K

This home is worth more than 76% 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$163,563
CheaperTypical $106,289Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size6.9 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1948Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 297 Water Works Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRidgway 15853Elk County
Estimated valuepricier than$163,56376% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than6.9 ac92% of homes91% of homes
Year builtnewer than196069% of homes58% of homes

About 297 Water Works Rd

How much is 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA is $163,563 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $128,812 to $198,314. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA last sell?

297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA?

297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a 6.90-acre lot.

When was 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA built?

297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. It is a modern home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA?

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

How does 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA compare to other homes in Ridgway 15853?

Among the 3,671 homes in Ridgway 15853, it is worth more than 76% of them ($163,563 against a typical $106,289), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (6.9 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1960 against a typical 1948). Measured against all of Elk County, it is worth more than 56% 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 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 297 Water Works Rd, Ridgway, PA was $13,158. The county assessed it at $204,950.

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