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$258,709$231 / 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 92How 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 $91,000 on May 29, 2002

686 RIDGE RD

SHICKSHINNY, PA 18655
0
Baths
1,120 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.
3.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1980
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$259K
$239K low$279K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$91,000 · May 29, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,125 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,970 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$33,970
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$67,939

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.50
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Benton Area Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 6.6 mi
M
Benton Area High School
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 7.1 mi

District: Benton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18655These 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.4%
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.6,485
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.93 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,125
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$84,127
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

686 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 87% of homes in Columbia County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Columbia County
  • Has a bigger lot than 78% of homes in Columbia County
  • Newer than 72% of homes in Shickshinny 18655

What homes are worth in Shickshinny 18655

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

This home
$63K$661K

This home is worth more than 56% of homes in Shickshinny 18655.

How it measures up in Shickshinny 18655

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Shickshinny 18655.

Estimated value$258,709
CheaperTypical $242,615Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$231
CheaperTypical $163Pricier

Pricier than 77% of homes nearby

Living area1,120 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,462 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Lot size3.5 ac
SmallerTypical 1.3 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1980
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 72% of homes nearby

How 686 Ridge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeShickshinny 18655Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$258,70956% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23177% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,120 ft²26% of homes17% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.5 ac70% of homes78% of homes
Year builtnewer than198072% of homes71% of homes

About 686 Ridge Rd

How much is 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA is $258,709 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $238,503 to $278,915. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA last sell?

686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA last sold on May 29, 2002 for $91,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA?

686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA has 1,120 square feet of living space and a 3.50-acre lot.

When was 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA built?

686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA was built in 1980, making it 46 years old.

What schools serve 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA?

686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA is assigned to Benton Area Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Benton Area High School (middle). All sit in Benton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA compare to other homes in Shickshinny 18655?

Among the 3,080 homes in Shickshinny 18655, it is worth more than 56% of them ($258,709 against a typical $242,615), its price per square foot is higher than 77% of them ($231 against a typical $163), it is bigger than 26% of them (1,120 ft² against a typical 1,462 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (3.5 ac against a typical 1.3 ac) and it is newer than 72% of them (1980 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than 56% 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 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Ridge Rd, Shickshinny, PA was $3,125. The county assessed it at $33,970.

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