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$234,899$162 / 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 90How 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

81 BUFFALO RD

FOREST CITY, PA 18421
0
Baths
1,450 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.
3.72 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.

Valuation

$235K
$213K low$257K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,460 (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.$188,340 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$42,490
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$145,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,650
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$188,340

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLackawanna
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.3.72
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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
Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 5.1 mi
E
Carbondale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 5.1 mi

District: Carbondale Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18421These 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.111
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 100.50

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.83%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
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.3,932
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.113 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,505
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90,733
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.47 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

81 Buffalo 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.

  • Worth more than 66% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Has a bigger lot than 96% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Forest City 18421

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

This home
$57K$592K

This home is worth more than 66% of homes in Forest City 18421.

How it measures up in Forest City 18421

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Forest City 18421.

Estimated value$234,899
CheaperTypical $168,000Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $139Pricier

Pricier than 62% of homes nearby

Living area1,450 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Lot size3.72 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1970
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 54% of homes nearby

How 81 Buffalo Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 18421Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$234,89966% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16262% of homes58% of homes
Living areabigger than1,450 ft²47% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.72 ac86% of homes96% of homes
Year builtnewer than197054% of homes66% of homes

About 81 Buffalo Rd

How much is 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA is $234,899 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $212,559 to $257,239. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA last sell?

81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA last sold on Nov 8, 2024, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA has 1,450 square feet of living space and a 3.72-acre lot.

When was 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA built?

81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA was built in 1970, making it 56 years old.

What schools serve 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA is assigned to Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-; Carbondale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Carbondale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA compare to other homes in Forest City 18421?

Among the 1,890 homes in Forest City 18421, it is worth more than 66% of them ($234,899 against a typical $168,000), its price per square foot is higher than 62% of them ($162 against a typical $139), it is bigger than 47% of them (1,450 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (3.72 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 54% of them (1970 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 52% 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 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 81 Buffalo Rd, Forest City, PA was $26,460. The county assessed it at $188,340.

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