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$278,371$139 / 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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $149,500 on Apr 2, 2019

5003 FOREST AVE

TEMPLE, PA 19560
3
Beds
2 / 1
Baths
2,004 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.
0.38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$278K
$261K low$295K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$149,500 · Apr 2, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,052 (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.$70,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$37,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,100

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.12 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
CountyBerks
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.38
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Radiant
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Muhlenberg Elementary CenterC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.4 mi
H
Muhlenberg High SchoolD+
High · Grades 10–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Muhlenberg Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–9 · 1.8 mi

District: Muhlenberg School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19560These 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.84
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.130
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.75

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.8,801
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,063 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$65,953
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,463
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

5003 Forest Ave 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.

  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Temple 19560
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Temple 19560
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Temple 19560

What homes are worth in Temple 19560

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

This home
$156K$530K

This home is worth more than 58% of homes in Temple 19560.

How it measures up in Temple 19560

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Temple 19560.

Estimated value$278,371
CheaperTypical $266,667Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$139
CheaperTypical $200Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Living area2,004 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,328 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Lot size0.38 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 5003 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTemple 19560Berks County
Estimated valuepricier than$278,37158% of homes40% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$1396% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than2,004 ft²86% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.38 ac74% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than195041% of homes40% of homes

About 5003 Forest Ave

How much is 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA is $278,371 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $261,367 to $295,375. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA last sell?

5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA last sold on Apr 2, 2019 for $149,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA?

5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,004 square feet of living space and a 0.38-acre lot.

When was 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA built?

5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA?

5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA is assigned to Muhlenberg Elementary Center (elementary), rated C-; Muhlenberg High School (high), rated D+; Muhlenberg Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Muhlenberg School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA compare to other homes in Temple 19560?

Among the 3,183 homes in Temple 19560, it is worth more than 58% of them ($278,371 against a typical $266,667), its price per square foot is higher than 6% of them ($139 against a typical $200), it is bigger than 86% of them (2,004 ft² against a typical 1,328 ft²), its lot is bigger than 74% of them (0.38 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1950 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Berks County, it is worth more than 40% 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 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5003 Forest Ave, Temple, PA was $1,052. The county assessed it at $70,100.

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