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$227,208$157 / 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 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jun 25, 2026
Last sold for $155,000 on Aug 10, 2018

98 VALLEY VIEW TER

FOREST CITY, PA 18421
0
Baths
1,446 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$227K
$205K low$250K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$155,000 · Aug 10, 2018
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.$185,208
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$148,166
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.18%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$42,000
WAYNE COUNTY BANK · recorded Aug 10, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$32,244 (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.$229,510 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,530
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$192,980
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$229,510

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLackawanna
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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
Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.5 mi
E
Carbondale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 4.6 mi

District: Carbondale Area 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

98 Valley View Ter 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 65% of homes in Forest City 18421
  • Has a bigger lot than 70% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 81% 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 65% 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$227,208
CheaperTypical $168,802Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$157
CheaperTypical $141Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,446 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1966Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 98 Valley View Ter ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeForest City 18421Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$227,20865% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15759% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than1,446 ft²46% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac48% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than198771% of homes81% of homes

About 98 Valley View Ter

How much is 98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA is $227,208 as of Jun 25, 2026. The likely range is $204,590 to $249,826. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA last sell?

98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA last sold on Aug 10, 2018 for $155,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA built?

98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA?

98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA is assigned to Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-; Carbondale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Carbondale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 98 Valley View Ter, 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 65% of them ($227,208 against a typical $168,802), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($157 against a typical $141), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,446 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.34 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1987 against a typical 1966). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 50% 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 98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 98 Valley View Ter, Forest City, PA was $32,244. The county assessed it at $229,510.

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