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$82,315$196 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

986 STATE ROUTE 239

BENTON, PA 17814
0
Baths
420 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.
0.96 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$82K
$75K low$89K high
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.$82,315
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$65,852

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,254 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$23,125 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$23,125
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$46,249

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.26%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyColumbia
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.96
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Benton Area High School
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 4.4 mi
E
Benton Area Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 4.9 mi

District: Benton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17814These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,885
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,178
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.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

986 State Route 239 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Columbia County
  • Costs more per square foot than 78% of homes in Columbia County
  • Among the smallest homes in Benton 17814
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Benton 17814
  • Older than 77% of homes in Benton 17814

What homes are worth in Benton 17814

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

This home
$75K$646K

This home is worth more than 3% of homes in Benton 17814.

How it measures up in Benton 17814

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton 17814.

Estimated value$82,315
CheaperTypical $235,610Pricier

Pricier than 3% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$196
CheaperTypical $155Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Living area420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,468 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.96 ac
SmallerTypical 2.43 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1971Newer

Newer than 23% of homes nearby

How 986 State Route 239 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 17814Columbia County
Estimated valuepricier than$82,3153% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19670% of homes78% of homes
Living areabigger than420 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.96 ac29% of homes55% of homes
Year builtnewer than190023% of homes28% of homes

About 986 State Route 239

How much is 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA is $82,315 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $75,351 to $89,279. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA?

986 State Route 239, Benton, PA has 420 square feet of living space and a 0.96-acre lot.

When was 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA built?

986 State Route 239, Benton, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA?

986 State Route 239, Benton, PA is assigned to Benton Area High School (middle); Benton Area Elementary School (elementary), rated A-. All sit in Benton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA compare to other homes in Benton 17814?

Among the 2,465 homes in Benton 17814, it is worth more than 3% of them ($82,315 against a typical $235,610), its price per square foot is higher than 70% of them ($196 against a typical $155), it is bigger than almost none of them (420 ft² against a typical 1,468 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.96 ac against a typical 2.43 ac) and it is newer than 23% of them (1900 against a typical 1971). Measured against all of Columbia County, it is worth more than almost no 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 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 986 State Route 239, Benton, PA was $2,254. The county assessed it at $23,125.

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