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$83,794$94 / 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 80How 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

109 HOWARD ST

AVOCA, PA 18641
0
Baths
896 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.
3,920 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$84K
$67K low$100K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,430 (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.$54,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$32,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$54,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$54,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.51
92
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
71
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
16
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.70 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
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.1 percent flood zone

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
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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
Pittston Area Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.3 mi
M
Pittston Area Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Pittston Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Pittston Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18641These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.92%
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.7.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.5,726
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,599
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

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How this home compares

109 Howard St 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 less than 96% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Smaller than 95% of homes in Avoca
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Pittston 18641
  • Older than 69% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Pittston 18641

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

This home
$67K$459K

This home is worth more than 6% of homes in Pittston 18641.

How it measures up in Pittston 18641

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pittston 18641.

Estimated value$83,794
CheaperTypical $151,727Pricier

Pricier than 6% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$94
CheaperTypical $103Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size3,920 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 109 Howard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvocaPittston 18641Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$83,7945% of homes6% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9436% of homes36% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²5% of homes6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,920 ft²7% of homes6% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than192041% of homes35% of homes31% of homes

About 109 Howard St

How much is 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA is $83,794 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $67,383 to $100,205. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA last sell?

109 Howard St, Avoca, PA last sold on Feb 24, 1992, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA?

109 Howard St, Avoca, PA has 896 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA built?

109 Howard St, Avoca, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA?

109 Howard St, Avoca, PA is assigned to Pittston Area Primary Center (elementary); Pittston Area Middle School (middle), rated C+; Pittston Area High School (high), rated B. All sit in Pittston Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA compare to other homes in Pittston 18641?

Among the 2,537 homes in Pittston 18641, it is worth more than 6% of them ($83,794 against a typical $151,727), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($94 against a typical $103), it is bigger than 6% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,920 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 4% 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 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 109 Howard St, Avoca, PA was $1,430. The county assessed it at $54,800.

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