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$249,571$193 / 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 84How 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
Last sold for $236,500 on Jul 9, 2025

217 BUCK RIDGE DR

DRUMS, PA 18222
0
Baths
1,296 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.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$250K
$210K low$289K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$236,500 · Jul 9, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,778 (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.$128,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$128,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$128,400

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.
13
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
60
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
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.Single Family Residence
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Drums Elementary / Middle SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 3.9 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Hazleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18222These 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.63
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.124
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.56

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.21%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.7%
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.9,686
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.255 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$101,129
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$110,553
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°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%

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How this home compares

217 Buck Ridge 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.

  • Worth less than 65% of homes in Beech Mountain Lakes
  • Costs more per square foot than 85% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Drums 18222
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Drums 18222
  • Newer than 85% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Drums 18222

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

This home
$104K$572K

This home is worth more than 35% of homes in Drums 18222.

How it measures up in Drums 18222

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Drums 18222.

Estimated value$249,571
CheaperTypical $281,613Pricier

Pricier than 35% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 81% of homes nearby

Living area1,296 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,719 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.46 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 217 Buck Ridge Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBeech Mountain LakesDrums 18222Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$249,57135% of homes35% of homes64% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19377% of homes81% of homes85% of homes
Living areabigger than1,296 ft²22% of homes21% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac33% of homes18% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than199025% of homes47% of homes85% of homes

About 217 Buck Ridge Dr

How much is 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA is $249,571 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $210,340 to $288,802. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA last sell?

217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA last sold on Jul 9, 2025 for $236,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA?

217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA has 1,296 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA built?

217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA?

217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA is assigned to Drums Elementary / Middle School (elementary), rated C; Hazleton Area High School (high), rated C. All sit in Hazleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA compare to other homes in Drums 18222?

Among the 4,281 homes in Drums 18222, it is worth more than 35% of them ($249,571 against a typical $281,613), its price per square foot is higher than 81% of them ($193 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,296 ft² against a typical 1,719 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.46 ac) and it is newer than 47% of them (1990 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 64% 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 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 217 Buck Ridge Dr, Drums, PA was $2,778. The county assessed it at $128,400.

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