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$238,246$131 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

517 SAMPSON ST

OLD FORGE, PA 18518
0
Baths
1,820 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.
0.34 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.

Valuation

$238K
$226K low$251K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,259 (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.$192,460 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$33,050
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,410
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$12,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$192,460

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.0.34
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
Old Forge Jr-Sr High SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi
E
Old Forge Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.9 mi

District: Old Forge School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18518These 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.117
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.1%
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.8,564
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,501 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,629
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,512
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 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

517 Sampson 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.

  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Old Forge 18518
  • Has a bigger lot than 90% of homes in Old Forge 18518

What homes are worth in Old Forge 18518

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

This home
$83K$493K

This home is worth more than 61% of homes in Old Forge 18518.

How it measures up in Old Forge 18518

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Old Forge 18518.

Estimated value$238,246
CheaperTypical $215,867Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$131
CheaperTypical $144Pricier

Pricier than 40% of homes nearby

Living area1,820 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,565 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 517 Sampson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOld Forge 18518Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,24661% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13140% of homes37% of homes
Living areabigger than1,820 ft²65% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac90% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than195046% of homes48% of homes

About 517 Sampson St

How much is 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA is $238,246 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $225,732 to $250,760. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA last sell?

517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA last sold on Oct 9, 1975, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA?

517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA has 1,820 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA built?

517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA?

517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA is assigned to Old Forge Jr-Sr High School (middle), rated A-; Old Forge Elementary School (elementary), rated B. All sit in Old Forge School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA compare to other homes in Old Forge 18518?

Among the 3,195 homes in Old Forge 18518, it is worth more than 61% of them ($238,246 against a typical $215,867), its price per square foot is higher than 40% of them ($131 against a typical $144), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,820 ft² against a typical 1,565 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1950 against a typical 1957). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 52% 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 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Sampson St, Old Forge, PA was $30,259. The county assessed it at $192,460.

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