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$396,579$206 / 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 Sep 24, 2026

5281 BOW LN

EMMAUS, PA 18049
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,924 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.
0.47 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1971
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$397K
$372K low$421K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,931 (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.$187,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$44,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$142,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$187,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$187,000

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
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
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.Garage, Attached

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

E
Lincoln Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
H
Emmaus High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Lower Macungie Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.7 mi

District: East Penn School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18049These 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.73
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.92
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.76

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.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.1%
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.19,279
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,284 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$98,006
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$118,840
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

5281 Bow Ln 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 69% of homes in Emmaus 18049
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Lehigh County

What homes are worth in Emmaus 18049

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

This home
$187K$828K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Emmaus 18049.

How it measures up in Emmaus 18049

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Emmaus 18049.

Estimated value$396,579
CheaperTypical $378,920Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $225Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,692 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.47 ac
SmallerTypical 0.25 acBigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Year built1971
OlderTypical 1959Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 5281 Bow Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEmmaus 18049Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$396,57955% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20631% of homes45% of homes
Living areabigger than1,924 ft²63% of homes63% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.47 ac69% of homes75% of homes
Year builtnewer than197161% of homes55% of homes

About 5281 Bow Ln

How much is 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA is $396,579 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $371,880 to $421,278. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA?

5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 1,924 square feet of living space.

When was 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA built?

5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA was built in 1971, making it 55 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA?

5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA is assigned to Lincoln Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Emmaus High School (high), rated B+; Lower Macungie Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in East Penn School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA compare to other homes in Emmaus 18049?

Among the 6,715 homes in Emmaus 18049, it is worth more than 55% of them ($396,579 against a typical $378,920), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($206 against a typical $225), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,924 ft² against a typical 1,692 ft²), its lot is bigger than 69% of them (0.47 ac against a typical 0.25 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1971 against a typical 1959). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 64% 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 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 5281 Bow Ln, Emmaus, PA was $4,931. The county assessed it at $187,000.

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