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38 BALM ST

HARRISBURG, PA 17103
5
Beds
1
Baths
2,310 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.
1,307 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,015 (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.$37,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$25,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$37,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$37,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Row End Or Row Middle
CountyDauphin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.03
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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 · 282 ft²

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.

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Downey Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Harrisburg High SchoolF
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Camp Curtin AcademyF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Harrisburg City School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17103These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.18%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.26%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,998
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,086 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,787
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$62,352
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

38 Balm 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Harrisburg East
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Dauphin County
  • Older than 87% of homes in Dauphin County

How it measures up in Harrisburg 17103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Harrisburg 17103.

Living area2,310 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,587 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size1,307 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,742 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 38 Balm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHarrisburg EastHarrisburg 17103Dauphin County
Living areabigger than2,310 ft²92% of homes91% of homes84% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,307 ft²41% of homes31% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than190027% of homes34% of homes13% of homes

About 38 Balm St

How big is 38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA?

38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA has 5 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,310 square feet of living space and a 0.03-acre lot.

When was 38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA built?

38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a row end or row middle home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA?

38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA is assigned to Downey Elementary School (elementary), rated F; Harrisburg High School (high), rated F; Camp Curtin Academy (middle), rated F. All sit in Harrisburg City School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA compare to other homes in Harrisburg 17103?

Among the 3,784 homes in Harrisburg 17103, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,310 ft² against a typical 1,587 ft²), its lot is bigger than 31% of them (1,307 ft² against a typical 1,742 ft²) and it is newer than 34% of them (1900 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Balm St, Harrisburg, PA was $2,015. The county assessed it at $37,500.

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