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228 FOSTER AVE

FREELAND, PA 18224
0
Baths
1,712 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.
1.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,786 (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.$175,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$43,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$131,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$175,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$175,800

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.39
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
14
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
88
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
35
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.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.15
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Freeland Elementary / Middle SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.1 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 7.4 mi

District: Hazleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18224These 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.142
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 100.53

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.6,438
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.339 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,762
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,701
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°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.51%

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How this home compares

228 Foster Ave 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 65% of homes in Freeland 18224
  • Has a bigger lot than 95% of homes in Freeland 18224
  • Newer than 80% of homes in Freeland 18224

How it measures up in Freeland 18224

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Freeland 18224.

Living area1,712 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size1.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 95% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 80% of homes nearby

How 228 Foster Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFreeland 18224Luzerne County
Living areabigger than1,712 ft²65% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.15 ac95% of homes88% of homes
Year builtnewer than196080% of homes61% of homes

About 228 Foster Ave

When did 228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA last sell?

228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA?

228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA has 1,712 square feet of living space and a 1.15-acre lot.

When was 228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA built?

228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA?

228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA is assigned to Freeland Elementary / Middle School (elementary), rated D; 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 228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA compare to other homes in Freeland 18224?

Among the 2,749 homes in Freeland 18224, it is bigger than 65% of them (1,712 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 95% of them (1.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 80% of them (1960 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Foster Ave, Freeland, PA was $3,786. The county assessed it at $175,800.

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