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$364,226$233 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $299,000 on Dec 5, 2023

870 FOREST ST

LEHIGHTON, PA 18235
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,566 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.
1.63 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2005
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.

Valuation

$364K
$333K low$395K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$299,000 · Dec 5, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,014 (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.$64,950 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$51,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,900

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.Ranch
CountyCARBON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.63
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Electric
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

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.

M
Lehighton Area Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.1 mi
E
Lehighton Area Elementary CenterC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 5.4 mi
H
Lehighton Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Lehighton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18235These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.114
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.66

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.91%
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.7.4%
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.19,840
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.241 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$72,378
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,725
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

870 Forest 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 78% of homes in Lehighton 18235
  • Costs more per square foot than 89% of homes in Lehighton 18235
  • Has a bigger lot than 84% of homes in Carbon County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Lehighton 18235

What homes are worth in Lehighton 18235

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

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$109K$549K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Lehighton 18235.

How it measures up in Lehighton 18235

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lehighton 18235.

Estimated value$364,226
CheaperTypical $271,028Pricier

Pricier than 78% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$233
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 89% of homes nearby

Living area1,566 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,587 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size1.63 ac
SmallerTypical 1 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built2005
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 93% of homes nearby

How 870 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLehighton 18235Carbon County
Estimated valuepricier than$364,22678% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23389% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,566 ft²49% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.63 ac73% of homes84% of homes
Year builtnewer than200593% of homes90% of homes

About 870 Forest St

How much is 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA is $364,226 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $332,978 to $395,474. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA last sell?

870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA last sold on Dec 5, 2023 for $299,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA?

870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,566 square feet of living space and a 1.63-acre lot.

When was 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA built?

870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA was built in 2005, making it 21 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA?

870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA is assigned to Lehighton Area Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lehighton Area Elementary Center (elementary), rated C-; Lehighton Area High School (high), rated B. All sit in Lehighton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA compare to other homes in Lehighton 18235?

Among the 7,795 homes in Lehighton 18235, it is worth more than 78% of them ($364,226 against a typical $271,028), its price per square foot is higher than 89% of them ($233 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,566 ft² against a typical 1,587 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (1.63 ac against a typical 1 ac) and it is newer than 93% of them (2005 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Carbon County, it is worth more than 76% 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 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 870 Forest St, Lehighton, PA was $5,014. The county assessed it at $64,950.

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