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551 BIRCH CROSSING RD

NEW RINGGOLD, PA 17960
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,560 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.
13.2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1923
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,163 (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.$163,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$156,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$26,145
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$322,500

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
7
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
35
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous Structures - Ranch, Farm Fixtures
CountySchuylkill
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.13.20
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 36 ft²

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

E
West Penn Township Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.1 mi
H
Tamaqua Area Sr High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.8 mi
M
Tamaqua Area Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.9 mi

District: Tamaqua Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17960These 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.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.149
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.64

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.3%
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.3,877
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.75 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$71,395
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,721
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 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

551 Birch Crossing Rd 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.

  • Among the largest lots in Schuylkill County
  • Older than 85% of homes in New Ringgold 17960

How it measures up in New Ringgold 17960

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in New Ringgold 17960.

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,593 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size13.2 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1923
OlderTypical 1983Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 551 Birch Crossing Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNew Ringgold 17960Schuylkill County
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²45% of homes53% of homes
Lot sizebigger than13.2 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than192315% of homes48% of homes

About 551 Birch Crossing Rd

When did 551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA last sell?

551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA last sold on Dec 17, 2013, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA?

551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,560 square feet of living space and a 13.20-acre lot.

When was 551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA built?

551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA was built in 1923, making it 103 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA?

551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA is assigned to West Penn Township Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Tamaqua Area Sr High School (high), rated C+; Tamaqua Area Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Tamaqua Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA compare to other homes in New Ringgold 17960?

Among the 1,439 homes in New Ringgold 17960, it is bigger than 45% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,593 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (13.2 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1923 against a typical 1983). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Birch Crossing Rd, New Ringgold, PA was $8,163. The county assessed it at $163,900.

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