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42 SHORT LN

GAINES, PA 16921
3
Beds
0
Baths
776 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.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$604 (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.$41,960 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$41,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$41,960
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$41,960

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.88 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Seasonal, Cabin, Vacation Residence
CountyTioga
FoundationWhat the home is built on, such as a concrete slab, a crawl space, or a basement.Mat/Raft Foundation (Slab)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Yes
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes

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.

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

E
Galeton Area School
Elementary · Grades PK–12 · 2.4 mi

District: Galeton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 16921These 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.181
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.37%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.9%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.0%
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.664
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,279
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$63,115
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.38 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

42 Short Ln 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.

  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Tioga County

How it measures up in Gaines 16921

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Gaines 16921.

Living area776 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 42 Short Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGaines 16921Tioga County
Living areabigger than776 ft²27% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than195540% of homes38% of homes

About 42 Short Ln

When did 42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA last sell?

42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA last sold on Oct 3, 2014, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA?

42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA has 3 bedrooms and 776 square feet of living space.

When was 42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA built?

42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA?

42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA is assigned to Galeton Area School (elementary). All sit in Galeton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA compare to other homes in Gaines 16921?

Among the 707 homes in Gaines 16921, it is bigger than 27% of them (776 ft² against a typical 1,080 ft²) and it is newer than 40% of them (1955 against a typical 1965). 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 Short Ln, Gaines, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Short Ln, Gaines, PA was $604. The county assessed it at $41,960.

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