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$434,758$242 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $247,500 on Oct 25, 2017

498 RACITE RD

ALBURTIS, PA 18011
3
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
1,800 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.
4,061 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2015
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$435K
$413K low$457K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$247,500 · Oct 25, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$200,158
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$160,126
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.53%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$234,600
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC · recorded Feb 25, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,478 (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.$214,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$201,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$214,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,500

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.15 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.Single Family Residence
CountyLehigh
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, Attached

Transaction History(3)

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
Alburtis Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.1 mi
H
Emmaus High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18011These 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.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.25%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.6,058
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.386 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,456
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$117,436
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

498 Racite 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 more than 78% of homes in Alburtis 18011
  • Costs more per square foot than 77% of homes in Alburtis 18011
  • Has a smaller lot than 73% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Alburtis 18011

What homes are worth in Alburtis 18011

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

This home
$164K$762K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Alburtis 18011.

How it measures up in Alburtis 18011

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Alburtis 18011.

Estimated value$434,758
CheaperTypical $359,386Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$242
CheaperTypical $217Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,662 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size4,061 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built2015
OlderTypical 1990Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 498 Racite Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAlburtis 18011Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$434,75878% of homes71% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$24277% of homes76% of homes
Living areabigger than1,800 ft²63% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,061 ft²28% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than201598% of homes96% of homes

About 498 Racite Rd

How much is 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA is $434,758 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $412,833 to $456,683. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA last sell?

498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA last sold on Oct 25, 2017 for $247,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA?

498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and 1,800 square feet of living space.

When was 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA built?

498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA was built in 2015, making it 11 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA?

498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA is assigned to Alburtis Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B; Emmaus High School (high), rated A. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA compare to other homes in Alburtis 18011?

Among the 2,211 homes in Alburtis 18011, it is worth more than 78% of them ($434,758 against a typical $359,386), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($242 against a typical $217), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,800 ft² against a typical 1,662 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (4,061 ft² against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2015 against a typical 1990). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 71% 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 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 498 Racite Rd, Alburtis, PA was $6,478. The county assessed it at $214,500.

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