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$124,729$55 / 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 84How 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

978 COUNTY ROUTE 43

FORT COVINGTON, NY 12937
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,254 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.
0.54 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1860
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$125K
$105K low$145K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,405 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$68,600 (2024)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$9,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$59,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$68,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$107,188

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.Traditional/Old
CountyFranklin
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1960
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.54
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
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.Porch · 172 ft²

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
Salmon River Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Salmon River High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Salmon River Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.1 mi

District: Salmon River Central School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 12937These 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.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.84
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.196

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.84%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.7.0%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.1,465
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.46 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,790
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$69,936
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.44°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

978 County Route 43 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 Fort Covington 12937
  • Costs less per square foot than 83% of homes in Franklin County
  • Bigger than 89% of homes in Franklin County
  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Fort Covington 12937
  • Older than 97% of homes in Franklin County

What homes are worth in Fort Covington 12937

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

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$38K$291K

This home is worth more than 67% of homes in Fort Covington 12937.

How it measures up in Fort Covington 12937

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fort Covington 12937.

Estimated value$124,729
CheaperTypical $101,847Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$55
CheaperTypical $65Pricier

Pricier than 32% of homes nearby

Living area2,254 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,440 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.54 ac
SmallerTypical 1.12 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1860
OlderTypical 1958Newer

Newer than 8% of homes nearby

How 978 County Route 43 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFort Covington 12937Franklin County
Estimated valuepricier than$124,72967% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$5532% of homes17% of homes
Living areabigger than2,254 ft²87% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.54 ac30% of homes34% of homes
Year builtnewer than18608% of homes3% of homes

About 978 County Route 43

How much is 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY is $124,729 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $104,521 to $144,937. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY?

978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,254 square feet of living space and a 0.54-acre lot.

When was 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY built?

978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY was built in 1860, making it 166 years old. It is a traditional/old home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY?

978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY is assigned to Salmon River Middle School (middle), rated D+; Salmon River High School (high), rated C-; Salmon River Elementary School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Salmon River Central School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY compare to other homes in Fort Covington 12937?

Among the 665 homes in Fort Covington 12937, it is worth more than 67% of them ($124,729 against a typical $101,847), its price per square foot is higher than 32% of them ($55 against a typical $65), it is bigger than 87% of them (2,254 ft² against a typical 1,440 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.54 ac against a typical 1.12 ac) and it is newer than 8% of them (1860 against a typical 1958). Measured against all of Franklin County, it is worth more than 49% 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 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY?

The 2024 property tax bill for 978 County Route 43, Fort Covington, NY was $1,405. The county assessed it at $68,600.

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