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$225,652$161 / 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 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $145,000 on Nov 22, 2017

859 S RIVER RD

HALIFAX, PA 17032
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,399 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.
1.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$226K
$205K low$246K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Nov 22, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,908 (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.$78,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$68,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$78,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$78,200

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.Ranch
CountyDauphin
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.29
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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, Attached
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 300 ft²Porch · 334 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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
Susquenita Elementary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 5.5 mi
M
Susquenita Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 5.6 mi
H
Susquenita High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.7 mi

District: Susquenita School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17032These 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.92
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.9.5%
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.7,096
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.71 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,323
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$94,573
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

859 S River 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 less than 72% of homes in Halifax 17032
  • Costs less per square foot than 68% of homes in Halifax 17032
  • Has a bigger lot than 92% of homes in Dauphin County
  • Older than 77% of homes in Halifax 17032

What homes are worth in Halifax 17032

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

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$106K$559K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Halifax 17032.

How it measures up in Halifax 17032

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Halifax 17032.

Estimated value$225,652
CheaperTypical $273,028Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$161
CheaperTypical $184Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area1,399 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,450 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size1.29 ac
SmallerTypical 1.01 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1978Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 859 S River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHalifax 17032Dauphin County
Estimated valuepricier than$225,65228% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16132% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,399 ft²46% of homes38% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.29 ac58% of homes92% of homes
Year builtnewer than195223% of homes35% of homes

About 859 S River Rd

How much is 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA is $225,652 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $205,122 to $246,182. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA last sell?

859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA last sold on Nov 22, 2017 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA?

859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,399 square feet of living space and a 1.29-acre lot.

When was 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA built?

859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA?

859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA is assigned to Susquenita Elementary School (elementary), rated C; Susquenita Middle School (middle), rated C+; Susquenita High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Susquenita School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA compare to other homes in Halifax 17032?

Among the 2,863 homes in Halifax 17032, it is worth more than 28% of them ($225,652 against a typical $273,028), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($161 against a typical $184), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,399 ft² against a typical 1,450 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (1.29 ac against a typical 1.01 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1952 against a typical 1978). Measured against all of Dauphin County, it is worth more than 34% 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 S River Rd, Halifax, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 859 S River Rd, Halifax, PA was $2,908. The county assessed it at $78,200.

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