1896 Ben Salem Rd is a 1,911 square foot house on a 15.36 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Andreas data, we estimate the home's value is $525,500.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
15.36 acresLot Size
$275Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$525,500
$41K since August
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This home's estimate is 15.1% higher than the average sale price ($457K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,095 (+0.8%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2025
$5,056 (+4.1%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2024
$4,859 (+1.0%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2023
$4,809
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2022
$4,809 (+3.0%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2021
$4,670 (+2.5%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2020
$4,554 (+4.5%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2019
$4,357 (+7.1%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2017
$4,068
$2,097 + $59,300
$61,397
Tax history for 1896 Ben Salem Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$5,095 (+0.8%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2025
$5,056 (+4.1%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2024
$4,859 (+1.0%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2023
$4,809
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2022
$4,809 (+3.0%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2021
$4,670 (+2.5%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2020
$4,554 (+4.5%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2019
$4,357 (+7.1%)
$2,097 + $63,650
$65,747
2017
$4,068
$2,097 + $59,300
$61,397
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R
Rural District
Rural areas are those areas where intensive physical development is not desirable or logical at this time, but may be at some future date, and are areas of high agricultural productivity. The low density development of these areas is in accordance with the Township developmental policies as stated in the Township Comprehensive Plan.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Cemetery
Park & open space
Timberland
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Electric
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Exterior
Exterior Information
Building Style Type: Cape Cod
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Property Information
Subdivision Name: MINOR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,911
# of Stories: 1.5
Stories Type: 1 1/2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 668,907
Legal Lot Number: 2
School Tax District: LEHIGHTON AREA
Municipality Name: EAST PENN TWP
Acres: 15.356
County Use Description: MISC. UNDER ACT 319
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,911
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 15.36 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Carbon County
APN: 99-8-B30.03
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 20, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Lehighton Area Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
6/10
Lehighton Area Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.2mi
6/10
Lehighton Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$500,000 – $605,000
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