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$237,816$124 / 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 53How 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 $75,000 on Nov 16, 1990

855 1ST ST

FOREST CITY, PA 18421
0
Baths
1,923 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1913
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$238K
$125K low$350K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Nov 16, 1990
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$237,816
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$190,253

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,197 (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.$181,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$146,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$181,300

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.0.34
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.

M
Forest City Regional High SchoolB
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.6 mi
E
Forest City Regional Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 0.6 mi

District: Forest City Regional 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

855 1st 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 more than 67% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 93% 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$579K

This home is worth more than 67% 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$237,816
CheaperTypical $168,802Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$124
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,923 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1913
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 855 1st St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 18421Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$237,81667% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12439% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,923 ft²72% of homes65% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac55% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than191314% of homes7% of homes

About 855 1st St

How much is 855 1st St, Forest City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 855 1st St, Forest City, PA is $237,816 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,352 to $350,280. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 855 1st St, Forest City, PA last sell?

855 1st St, Forest City, PA last sold on Nov 16, 1990 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 855 1st St, Forest City, PA?

855 1st St, Forest City, PA has 1,923 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 855 1st St, Forest City, PA built?

855 1st St, Forest City, PA was built in 1913, making it 113 years old.

What schools serve 855 1st St, Forest City, PA?

855 1st St, Forest City, PA is assigned to Forest City Regional High School (middle), rated B; Forest City Regional Elementary School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Forest City Regional School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 855 1st St, 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 67% of them ($237,816 against a typical $168,802), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($124 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 72% of them (1,923 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1913 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 54% 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 855 1st St, Forest City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 855 1st St, Forest City, PA was $23,197. The county assessed it at $181,300.

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