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$201,345$206 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $190,000 on May 24, 2021

79 CHESTNUT ST

HIGHSPIRE, PA 17034
2
Beds
1
Baths
977 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$201K
$168K low$235K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · May 24, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,010 (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.$68,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$14,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$53,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,000

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
CountyDauphin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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.Carport (Unspecified)

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(6)

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

M
Steelton - Highspire Middle / High SchoolF
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.9 mi
E
Steelton-Highspire Elementary SchoolF
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.1 mi

District: Steelton-Highspire School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17034These 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.150
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,832
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,583 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,396
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$60,148
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.53°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.57%

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How this home compares

79 Chestnut 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 74% of homes in Dauphin County
  • Costs more per square foot than 96% of homes in Highspire 17034
  • Smaller than 93% of homes in Dauphin County
  • Newer than 69% of homes in Highspire 17034

What homes are worth in Highspire 17034

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

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$104K$321K

This home is worth more than 69% of homes in Highspire 17034.

How it measures up in Highspire 17034

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Highspire 17034.

Estimated value$201,345
CheaperTypical $177,960Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$206
CheaperTypical $133Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area977 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 69% of homes nearby

How 79 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHighspire 17034Dauphin County
Estimated valuepricier than$201,34569% of homes26% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$20696% of homes70% of homes
Living areabigger than977 ft²14% of homes7% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac63% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than195569% of homes40% of homes

About 79 Chestnut St

How much is 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA is $201,345 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $167,597 to $235,093. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA last sell?

79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA last sold on May 24, 2021 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA?

79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 977 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA built?

79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA?

79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA is assigned to Steelton - Highspire Middle / High School (middle), rated F; Steelton-Highspire Elementary School (elementary), rated F. All sit in Steelton-Highspire School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA compare to other homes in Highspire 17034?

Among the 900 homes in Highspire 17034, it is worth more than 69% of them ($201,345 against a typical $177,960), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($206 against a typical $133), it is bigger than 14% of them (977 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 69% of them (1955 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Dauphin County, it is worth more than 26% 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 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Chestnut St, Highspire, PA was $4,010. The county assessed it at $68,000.

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