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Last sold for $16,900 on Dec 29, 1986

FOREST DR

PALMERTON, PA 18071
0
Baths
1.33 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$16,900 · Dec 29, 1986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$392 (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.$4,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$4,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$8,800

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyCARBON
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.33
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.

E
Towamensing Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.1 mi
M
Palmerton Area Jr High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 5.2 mi
H
Palmerton Area High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.3 mi

District: Palmerton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18071These 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.91
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.101
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.11,366
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.395 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$69,372
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$92,429
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 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

Forest Dr 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.

  • Has a bigger lot than 81% of homes in Carbon County

How it measures up in Palmerton 18071

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Palmerton 18071.

Lot size1.33 ac
SmallerTypical 0.34 acBigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

How Forest Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePalmerton 18071Carbon County
Lot sizebigger than1.33 ac74% of homes81% of homes

About Forest Dr

When did Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA last sell?

Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA last sold on Dec 29, 1986 for $16,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA?

Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA is assigned to Towamensing Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Palmerton Area Jr High School (middle), rated B-; Palmerton Area High School (high), rated B+. All sit in Palmerton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

What are the property taxes on Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for Forest Dr, Palmerton, PA was $392. The county assessed it at $4,400.

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