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$952,637$227 / ft²
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493 RIDGE RD

BENTON, PA 17814
0
Baths
4,188 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.
124.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1991
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$953K
$614K low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,390 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$229,667 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$229,667
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$459,334

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.30 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.124.69
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
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
Benton Area High School
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.6 mi
E
Benton Area Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 2.2 mi

District: Benton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17814These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
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.4,885
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,178
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

493 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Benton 17814
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Columbia County
  • Among the largest homes in Columbia County
  • Among the largest lots in Benton 17814
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Columbia County

What homes are worth in Benton 17814

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

This home
$70K$672K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Benton 17814.

How it measures up in Benton 17814

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton 17814.

Estimated value$952,637
CheaperTypical $234,743Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$227
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area4,188 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,457 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size124.69 ac
SmallerTypical 2.42 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1991
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 77% of homes nearby

How 493 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 17814Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$952,637almost all homesalmost all homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22780% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than4,188 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than124.69 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than199177% of homes80% of homes

About 493 Ridge Rd

How much is 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA is $952,637 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $613,953 to $1,291,321. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA last sell?

493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA last sold on Aug 23, 2010, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA?

493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA has 4,188 square feet of living space and a 124.69-acre lot.

When was 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA built?

493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA was built in 1991, making it 35 years old.

What schools serve 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA?

493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA is assigned to Benton Area High School (middle); Benton Area Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Benton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA compare to other homes in Benton 17814?

Among the 2,465 homes in Benton 17814, it is worth more than almost all of them ($952,637 against a typical $234,743), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($227 against a typical $159), it is bigger than almost all of them (4,188 ft² against a typical 1,457 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (124.69 ac against a typical 2.42 ac) and it is newer than 77% of them (1991 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than almost all 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 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 493 Ridge Rd, Benton, PA was $22,390. The county assessed it at $229,667.

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