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Last sold for $505,000 on Jul 9, 2026

551 RIDGE RD

BROWNSVILLE, PA 15417
4
Beds
1
Baths
2,088 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.
93 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1970
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
4
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$505,000 · Jul 9, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,789 (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.$227,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$266,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$227,600

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.55
78
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
72
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
26
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.63 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWASHINGTON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.93.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Stone
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Central
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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.

M
Bethlehem-Center Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
E
Bethlehem-Center Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.1 mi
H
Bethlehem-Center High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Bethlehem-Center School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15417These 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.131
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.29

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.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,745
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.341 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$59,490
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,381
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.52°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.45%

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How this home compares

551 Ridge 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.

  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Brownsville 15417
  • Among the largest lots in Brownsville 15417
  • Newer than 83% of homes in Brownsville 15417

How it measures up in Brownsville 15417

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brownsville 15417.

Living area2,088 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,451 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size93 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 83% of homes nearby

How 551 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBrownsville 15417Washington County
Living areabigger than2,088 ft²85% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than93 acalmost all homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than197083% of homes57% of homes

About 551 Ridge Rd

When did 551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA last sell?

551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA last sold on Jul 9, 2026 for $505,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA?

551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,088 square feet of living space and a 93.00-acre lot.

When was 551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA built?

551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA?

551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA is assigned to Bethlehem-Center Middle School (middle); Bethlehem-Center Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Bethlehem-Center High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Bethlehem-Center School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA compare to other homes in Brownsville 15417?

Among the 3,424 homes in Brownsville 15417, it is bigger than 85% of them (2,088 ft² against a typical 1,451 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (93 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 83% of them (1970 against a typical 1930). 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 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Ridge Rd, Brownsville, PA was $4,789. The county assessed it at $227,600.

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