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$27,061
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 49How 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
Last sold for $55,120 on Jul 8, 2011

685 MESSENGER ST

JOHNSTOWN, PA 15902
0
Baths
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1926
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$27K
$13K low$41K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,120 · Jul 8, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$835 (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.$15,320 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,420
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$13,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,320
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$15,320

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.25
100
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
25
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.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.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.Single Family Residence
CountyCambria
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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

E
Ferndale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.4 mi
M
Ferndale Area Junior-Senior High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Ferndale Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 15902These 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.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.27

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.80%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.32%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.10,492
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,185 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$43,766
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,912
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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.45%

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How this home compares

685 Messenger St 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 95% of homes in Cambria County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Dale
  • Older than 77% of homes in Cambria County

What homes are worth in Johnstown 15902

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

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$19K$240K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Johnstown 15902.

How it measures up in Johnstown 15902

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Johnstown 15902.

Estimated value$27,061
CheaperTypical $58,318Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1926
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 685 Messenger St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDaleJohnstown 15902Cambria County
Estimated valuepricier than$27,06165% of homes9% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac86% of homes61% of homes27% of homes
Year builtnewer than192674% of homes47% of homes23% of homes

About 685 Messenger St

How much is 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA is $27,061 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $13,154 to $40,968. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA last sell?

685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA last sold on Jul 8, 2011 for $55,120, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA built?

685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA was built in 1926, making it 100 years old.

What schools serve 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA?

685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA is assigned to Ferndale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Ferndale Area Junior-Senior High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Ferndale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA compare to other homes in Johnstown 15902?

Among the 4,550 homes in Johnstown 15902, it is worth more than 9% of them ($27,061 against a typical $58,318), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.11 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1926 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Cambria County, it is worth more than 5% 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 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 685 Messenger St, Johnstown, PA was $835. The county assessed it at $15,320.

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