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$295,689$186 / 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 93How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

257 REFUGE CIR

DRUMS, PA 18222
0
Baths
1,591 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.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$296K
$276K low$315K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,649 (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.$214,900 (2026)
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$214,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$214,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$214,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyLUZERNE
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
Drums Elementary / Middle SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 3.5 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.0 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

257 Refuge Cir 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 more than 75% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 81% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Newer than 95% 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
$100K$580K

This home is worth more than 52% 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$295,689
CheaperTypical $290,250Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$186
CheaperTypical $170Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,591 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,728 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 1992Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 257 Refuge Cir ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDrums 18222Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$295,68952% of homes75% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18667% of homes81% of homes
Living areabigger than1,591 ft²41% of homes51% of homes
Year builtnewer than200681% of homes95% of homes

About 257 Refuge Cir

How much is 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA is $295,689 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $276,081 to $315,297. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA last sell?

257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA built?

257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA?

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

How does 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA compare to other homes in Drums 18222?

Among the 4,281 homes in Drums 18222, it is worth more than 52% of them ($295,689 against a typical $290,250), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($186 against a typical $170), it is bigger than 41% of them (1,591 ft² against a typical 1,728 ft²) and it is newer than 81% of them (2006 against a typical 1992). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 75% 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 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 257 Refuge Cir, Drums, PA was $4,649. The county assessed it at $214,900.

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