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$276,984$226 / 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 96How 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 $100,000 on Mar 20, 1998

5242 ROUTE 873

SCHNECKSVILLE, PA 18078
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,224 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.
1.02 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$277K
$265K low$289K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Mar 20, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,441 (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.$194,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$124,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$194,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$194,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Split Level
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.02
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.No Garage

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

E
Schnecksville Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
M
Orefield Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.0 mi
H
Parkland High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Parkland School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18078These 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.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.69

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.96%
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.4.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,811
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.470 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,626
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$153,431
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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

5242 Route 873 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 91% of homes in Schnecksville 18078
  • Smaller than 90% of homes in Schnecksville 18078
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Older than 92% of homes in Schnecksville 18078

What homes are worth in Schnecksville 18078

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

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$228K$1M

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Schnecksville 18078.

How it measures up in Schnecksville 18078

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Schnecksville 18078.

Estimated value$276,984
CheaperTypical $464,200Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$226
CheaperTypical $222Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,120 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

Lot size1.02 ac
SmallerTypical 0.77 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 5242 Route 873 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSchnecksville 18078Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$276,9849% of homes29% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22656% of homes63% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²10% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.02 ac64% of homes86% of homes
Year builtnewer than19208% of homes21% of homes

About 5242 Route 873

How much is 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA is $276,984 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $264,935 to $289,033. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA last sell?

5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA last sold on Mar 20, 1998 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA?

5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,224 square feet of living space and a 1.02-acre lot.

When was 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA built?

5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA?

5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA is assigned to Schnecksville Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Orefield Middle School (middle), rated B; Parkland High School (high), rated A. All sit in Parkland School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA compare to other homes in Schnecksville 18078?

Among the 2,649 homes in Schnecksville 18078, it is worth more than 9% of them ($276,984 against a typical $464,200), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($226 against a typical $222), it is bigger than 10% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 2,120 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (1.02 ac against a typical 0.77 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1920 against a typical 1987). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 29% 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 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5242 Route 873, Schnecksville, PA was $4,441. The county assessed it at $194,100.

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