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$313,199$217 / 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 97How 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 $270,000 on May 1, 2023

859 5TH ST

WHITEHALL, PA 18052
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,440 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1953
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.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$313K
$302K low$324K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$270,000 · May 1, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,804 (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.$153,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$130,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$153,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$153,900

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.Split Level
CountyLehigh
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Baseboard
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached

Transaction History(5)

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
Whitehall-Coplay Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
E
Gockley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.8 mi
H
Whitehall High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.9 mi

District: Whitehall-Coplay School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18052These 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.89
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.71

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.9%
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.30,504
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,352 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$73,718
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$89,275
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

859 5th 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.

  • Smaller than 65% of homes in Lehigh County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Whitehall 18052
  • Older than 69% of homes in Whitehall 18052

What homes are worth in Whitehall 18052

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

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$180K$607K

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Whitehall 18052.

How it measures up in Whitehall 18052

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Whitehall 18052.

Estimated value$313,199
CheaperTypical $324,541Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$217
CheaperTypical $212Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,440 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,536 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 32% of homes nearby

Year built1953
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 859 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWhitehall 18052Lehigh County
Estimated valuepricier than$313,19944% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21756% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,440 ft²44% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac32% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than195331% of homes37% of homes

About 859 5th St

How much is 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA is $313,199 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $302,496 to $323,902. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA last sell?

859 5th St, Whitehall, PA last sold on May 1, 2023 for $270,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 5 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA?

859 5th St, Whitehall, PA has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,440 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA built?

859 5th St, Whitehall, PA was built in 1953, making it 73 years old. It is a split level home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA?

859 5th St, Whitehall, PA is assigned to Whitehall-Coplay Middle School (middle), rated B-; Gockley Elementary School (elementary); Whitehall High School (high), rated B. All sit in Whitehall-Coplay School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA compare to other homes in Whitehall 18052?

Among the 8,534 homes in Whitehall 18052, it is worth more than 44% of them ($313,199 against a typical $324,541), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($217 against a typical $212), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,440 ft² against a typical 1,536 ft²), its lot is bigger than 32% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1953 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lehigh County, it is worth more than 41% 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 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 859 5th St, Whitehall, PA was $4,804. The county assessed it at $153,900.

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