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$198,393$86 / 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 89How 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

3171 HESS RD

APPLETON, NY 14008
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,314 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.
7.9 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$198K
$176K low$221K high

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$105,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$84,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$105,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$244,200

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.Traditional/Old
CountyNiagara
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.7.90
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 128 ft²

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.

E
Newfane Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.5 mi
H
Newfane Senior High SchoolB-
High · Grades 7–12 · 2.9 mi
M
Newfane Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 4–8 · 3.0 mi

District: Newfane Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 14008These 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.96
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.75
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,994
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.81 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,707
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$98,696
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.35 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.48%

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How this home compares

3171 Hess 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 93% of homes in Appleton 14008
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Niagara County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Niagara County
  • Older than 91% of homes in Niagara County

What homes are worth in Appleton 14008

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

This home
$105K$612K

This home is worth more than 36% of homes in Appleton 14008.

How it measures up in Appleton 14008

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Appleton 14008.

Estimated value$198,393
CheaperTypical $223,965Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$86
CheaperTypical $143Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,314 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size7.9 ac
SmallerTypical 2.76 acBigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 33% of homes nearby

How 3171 Hess Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAppleton 14008Niagara County
Estimated valuepricier than$198,39336% of homes37% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$867% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,314 ft²85% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than7.9 ac68% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than189033% of homes9% of homes

About 3171 Hess Rd

How much is 3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY is $198,393 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $175,953 to $220,833. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY?

3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,314 square feet of living space and a 7.90-acre lot.

When was 3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY built?

3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY?

3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY is assigned to Newfane Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Newfane Senior High School (high), rated B-; Newfane Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Newfane Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 3171 Hess Rd, Appleton, NY compare to other homes in Appleton 14008?

Among the 528 homes in Appleton 14008, it is worth more than 36% of them ($198,393 against a typical $223,965), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($86 against a typical $143), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,314 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 68% of them (7.9 ac against a typical 2.76 ac) and it is newer than 33% of them (1890 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Niagara County, it is worth more than 37% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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