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$224,536$59 / 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 77How 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 $30,500 on Oct 22, 2009

486 S RIVER ST

WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660
0
Baths
3,784 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.
0.69 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$225K
$174K low$275K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,500 · Oct 22, 2009
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$224,536
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$179,629

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,714 (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.$29,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$99,400
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.36
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.
67
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.
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.0.69
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.

M
GNA Educational Center
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 7.6 mi
E
K.M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 7.6 mi
H
Greater Nanticoke Area High SchoolD+
High · Grades 8–12 · 11.6 mi

District: Greater Nanticoke Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18660These 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.50
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
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.91%
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.7.7%
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.3,573
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.76 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,241
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,813
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

486 S River 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.

  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Among the largest homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Has a bigger lot than 82% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Wapwallopen 18660

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

This home
$81K$583K

This home is worth more than 37% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660.

How it measures up in Wapwallopen 18660

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wapwallopen 18660.

Estimated value$224,536
CheaperTypical $255,330Pricier

Pricier than 37% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$59
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,784 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.69 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 16% of homes nearby

How 486 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWapwallopen 18660Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$224,53637% of homes57% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$59almost no homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than3,784 ft²almost all homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.69 ac19% of homes82% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes14% of homes

About 486 S River St

How much is 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA is $224,536 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $173,810 to $275,262. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sell?

486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sold on Oct 22, 2009 for $30,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA has 3,784 square feet of living space and a 0.69-acre lot.

When was 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA built?

486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA is assigned to GNA Educational Center (middle); K.M. Smith Elementary School (elementary); Greater Nanticoke Area High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Greater Nanticoke Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA compare to other homes in Wapwallopen 18660?

Among the 1,739 homes in Wapwallopen 18660, it is worth more than 37% of them ($224,536 against a typical $255,330), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($59 against a typical $159), it is bigger than almost all of them (3,784 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.69 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 16% of them (1900 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 57% 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 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 486 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA was $2,714. The county assessed it at $128,400.

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