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$314,979$208 / 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 83How 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

438 E MAIN ST

EMMAUS, PA 18049
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,512 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1905
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$315K
$263K low$367K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,131 (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.$113,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$19,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$94,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,900

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.Split Level
CountyLehigh
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Brick
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

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

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Emmaus High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18049These 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.73
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 100.76

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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,284 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,840
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

438 E Main 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.

  • Worth less than 69% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Older than 86% of homes in Emmaus 18049

What homes are worth in Emmaus 18049

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

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$193K$836K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Emmaus 18049.

How it measures up in Emmaus 18049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emmaus 18049.

Estimated value$314,979
CheaperTypical $379,238Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$208
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,512 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,698 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1905
OlderTypical 1960Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 438 E Main St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmmaus 18049Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$314,97931% of homes43% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20832% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,512 ft²38% of homes40% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac21% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than190514% of homes15% of homes

About 438 E Main St

How much is 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA is $314,979 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $262,564 to $367,394. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA?

438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,512 square feet of living space.

When was 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA built?

438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA was built in 1905, making it 121 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA?

438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Emmaus High School (high), rated B+; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA compare to other homes in Emmaus 18049?

Among the 6,715 homes in Emmaus 18049, it is worth more than 31% of them ($314,979 against a typical $379,238), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($208 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,512 ft² against a typical 1,698 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1905 against a typical 1960). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 43% 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 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 438 E Main St, Emmaus, PA was $4,131. The county assessed it at $113,900.

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