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Last sold for $275,000 on Sep 18, 2023

228 PACKER ST

AVOCA, PA 18641
0
Baths
2,104 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1973
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.$275,000 · Sep 18, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,644 (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.$178,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$178,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$178,000

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.31
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
73
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.0.11
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
Pittston Area Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.0 mi
M
Pittston Area Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.5 mi
H
Pittston Area High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 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

228 Packer 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 83% of homes in Pittston 18641
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Pittston 18641
  • Newer than 79% 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.

Living area2,104 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 83% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1973
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 79% of homes nearby

How 228 Packer St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvocaPittston 18641Luzerne County
Living areabigger than2,104 ft²79% of homes83% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac17% of homes15% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than197375% of homes79% of homes71% of homes

About 228 Packer St

When did 228 Packer St, Avoca, PA last sell?

228 Packer St, Avoca, PA last sold on Sep 18, 2023 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 228 Packer St, Avoca, PA?

228 Packer St, Avoca, PA has 2,104 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 228 Packer St, Avoca, PA built?

228 Packer St, Avoca, PA was built in 1973, making it 53 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 228 Packer St, Avoca, PA?

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

How does 228 Packer St, Avoca, PA compare to other homes in Pittston 18641?

Among the 2,537 homes in Pittston 18641, it is bigger than 83% of them (2,104 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 79% of them (1973 against a typical 1930). 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 Packer St, Avoca, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Packer St, Avoca, PA was $4,644. The county assessed it at $178,000.

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