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$309,689$189 / 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 95How 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
Last sold for $169,900 on Mar 10, 2016

705 FOREST DR

PALMERTON, PA 18071
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,640 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.
1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
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.

Valuation

$310K
$294K low$325K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$169,900 · Mar 10, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,111 (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.$68,650 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,350
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$137,300

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.Cape Cod
CountyCARBON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.00
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
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, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Towamensing Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.0 mi
M
Palmerton Area Jr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.1 mi
H
Palmerton Area High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.1 mi

District: Palmerton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18071These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.95%
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.10%
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.11,366
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.395 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,372
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,429
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

705 Forest Dr 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 more than 65% of homes in Palmerton 18071
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Carbon County
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Palmerton 18071

What homes are worth in Palmerton 18071

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

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$117K$569K

This home is worth more than 65% of homes in Palmerton 18071.

How it measures up in Palmerton 18071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmerton 18071.

Estimated value$309,689
CheaperTypical $267,459Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$189
CheaperTypical $180Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1947Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 705 Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmerton 18071Carbon County
Estimated valuepricier than$309,68965% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18957% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than1,640 ft²64% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1 ac67% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than198780% of homes69% of homes

About 705 Forest Dr

How much is 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA is $309,689 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $293,937 to $325,441. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA last sell?

705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA last sold on Mar 10, 2016 for $169,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA?

705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,640 square feet of living space and a 1.00-acre lot.

When was 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA built?

705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA?

705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA is assigned to Towamensing Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Palmerton Area Jr High School (middle), rated B-; Palmerton Area High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Palmerton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA compare to other homes in Palmerton 18071?

Among the 4,292 homes in Palmerton 18071, it is worth more than 65% of them ($309,689 against a typical $267,459), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($189 against a typical $180), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,640 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (1 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1987 against a typical 1947). Measured against all of Carbon County, it is worth more than 62% 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 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 705 Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA was $6,111. The county assessed it at $68,650.

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