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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $174,000 on Mar 28, 2022

156 ABBOTT ST

PLAINS, PA 18705
0
Baths
2,258 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$174,000 · Mar 28, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,390 (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.$85,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$62,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$85,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$85,700

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.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
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.

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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.

E
Solomon / Plains Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.2 mi
M
Solomon / Plains Junior High SchoolC
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Coughlin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.5 mi

District: Wilkes-Barre Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18705These 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.105
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.112
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.12,532
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,594 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,665
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,775
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

156 Abbott 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.

  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Wilkes Barre 18705
  • Has a bigger lot than 72% of homes in Wilkes Barre 18705

How it measures up in Wilkes Barre 18705

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilkes Barre 18705.

Living area2,258 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.12 acBigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1925Newer

Newer than 57% of homes nearby

How 156 Abbott St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWilkes Barre 18705Luzerne County
Living areabigger than2,258 ft²84% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac72% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than192557% of homes36% of homes

About 156 Abbott St

When did 156 Abbott St, Plains, PA last sell?

156 Abbott St, Plains, PA last sold on Mar 28, 2022 for $174,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 156 Abbott St, Plains, PA?

156 Abbott St, Plains, PA has 2,258 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 156 Abbott St, Plains, PA built?

156 Abbott St, Plains, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 156 Abbott St, Plains, PA?

156 Abbott St, Plains, PA is assigned to Solomon / Plains Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Solomon / Plains Junior High School (middle), rated C; Coughlin High School (high), rated D. All sit in Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 156 Abbott St, Plains, PA compare to other homes in Wilkes Barre 18705?

Among the 5,758 homes in Wilkes Barre 18705, it is bigger than 84% of them (2,258 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 72% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.12 ac) and it is newer than 57% of them (1925 against a typical 1925). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 156 Abbott St, Plains, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 156 Abbott St, Plains, PA was $2,390. The county assessed it at $85,700.

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