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$233,946$183 / 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 86How 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

5234 STATE ROUTE 487

BENTON, PA 17814
0
Baths
1,280 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.
40 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$234K
$201K low$267K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,270 (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.$35,996 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$35,996
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$71,992

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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.40.00
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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
Benton Area Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 4.2 mi
M
Benton Area High School
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.4 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

5234 State Route 487 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 more per square foot than 68% of homes in Columbia County
  • Smaller than 73% of homes in Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Columbia County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Benton 17814

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$666K

This home is worth more than 50% of 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$233,946
CheaperTypical $234,201Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$183
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,280 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size40 ac
SmallerTypical 2.5 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 5234 State Route 487 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 17814Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$233,94650% of homes48% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18362% of homes68% of homes
Living areabigger than1,280 ft²37% of homes27% of homes
Lot sizebigger than40 ac89% of homes95% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes27% of homes

About 5234 State Route 487

How much is 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA is $233,946 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $200,511 to $267,381. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA?

5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA has 1,280 square feet of living space and a 40.00-acre lot.

When was 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA built?

5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA?

5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA is assigned to Benton Area Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Benton Area High School (middle). All sit in Benton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA compare to other homes in Benton 17814?

Among the 2,465 homes in Benton 17814, it is worth more than 50% of them ($233,946 against a typical $234,201), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($183 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 37% of them (1,280 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (40 ac against a typical 2.5 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1900 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than 48% 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 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 5234 State Route 487, Benton, PA was $3,270. The county assessed it at $35,996.

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