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$147,573$126 / 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 87How 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 $38,000 on Jan 17, 1997

503 WOOD ST

FOREST CITY, PA 18421
0
Baths
1,168 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.
2.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1908
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$148K
$128K low$167K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$38,000 · Jan 17, 1997
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.$12,573
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$10,058
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.95%
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.$135,000
NET FEDERAL CU · recorded Oct 5, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,886 (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.$127,310 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$57,760
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$69,550
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$127,310

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

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
CountyLackawanna
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

M
Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.2 mi
E
Carbondale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.3 mi

District: Carbondale Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18421These 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.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.3,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.113 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,505
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,733
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°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.51%

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

503 Wood 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 81% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 82% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 94% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Forest City 18421

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

This home
$60K$592K

This home is worth more than 40% of homes in Forest City 18421.

How it measures up in Forest City 18421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest City 18421.

Estimated value$147,573
CheaperTypical $170,755Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$126
CheaperTypical $140Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Living area1,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,496 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size2.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Year built1908
OlderTypical 1967Newer

Newer than 9% of homes nearby

How 503 Wood St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 18421Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$147,57340% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12641% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,168 ft²25% of homes18% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2.13 ac83% of homes94% of homes
Year builtnewer than19089% of homes6% of homes

About 503 Wood St

How much is 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA is $147,573 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $128,165 to $166,981. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA last sell?

503 Wood St, Forest City, PA last sold on Jan 17, 1997 for $38,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA?

503 Wood St, Forest City, PA has 1,168 square feet of living space and a 2.13-acre lot.

When was 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA built?

503 Wood St, Forest City, PA was built in 1908, making it 118 years old.

What schools serve 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA?

503 Wood St, Forest City, PA is assigned to Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-; Carbondale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Carbondale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA compare to other homes in Forest City 18421?

Among the 1,890 homes in Forest City 18421, it is worth more than 40% of them ($147,573 against a typical $170,755), its price per square foot is higher than 41% of them ($126 against a typical $140), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,168 ft² against a typical 1,496 ft²), its lot is bigger than 83% of them (2.13 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 9% of them (1908 against a typical 1967). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 19% 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 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 503 Wood St, Forest City, PA was $17,886. The county assessed it at $127,310.

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