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$69,408$37 / 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 77How 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

42 RIDGE RD

BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,872 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1918
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$69K
$54K low$85K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,612 (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.$76,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$76,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$76,600

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.38
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
73
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
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.Garage, Detached
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.

M
Bethlehem-Center Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.7 mi
H
Bethlehem-Center High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi
E
Bethlehem-Center Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.9 mi

District: Bethlehem-Center School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15417These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.86%
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.18%
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.7,745
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.341 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,490
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,381
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

42 Ridge 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 less than 89% of homes in Washington County
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Washington County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Brownsville 15417
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Washington County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Washington County

What homes are worth in Brownsville 15417

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

This home
$16K$338K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Brownsville 15417.

How it measures up in Brownsville 15417

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brownsville 15417.

Estimated value$69,408
CheaperTypical $76,733Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$37
CheaperTypical $59Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Living area1,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,452 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Year built1918
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 42 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrownsville 15417Washington County
Estimated valuepricier than$69,40846% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$3728% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than1,872 ft²77% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac22% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than191826% of homes19% of homes

About 42 Ridge Rd

How much is 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA is $69,408 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $53,781 to $85,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA last sell?

42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA?

42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,872 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA built?

42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA was built in 1918, making it 108 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA?

42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA is assigned to Bethlehem-Center Middle School (middle); Bethlehem-Center High School (high), rated D+; Bethlehem-Center Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Bethlehem-Center School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA compare to other homes in Brownsville 15417?

Among the 3,423 homes in Brownsville 15417, it is worth more than 46% of them ($69,408 against a typical $76,733), its price per square foot is higher than 28% of them ($37 against a typical $59), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,872 ft² against a typical 1,452 ft²), its lot is bigger than 22% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1918 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Washington County, it is worth more than 11% 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 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA was $1,612. The county assessed it at $76,600.

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