Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $37,500 on Sep 4, 1996
491 N RIVER ST
WILKES BARRE, PA 18702
0
Baths
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,500 · Sep 4, 1996
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,726 (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.$16,400 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$16,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$16,400
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.
12
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
84
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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.08
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.
EHM
Flood Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.3 mi
Coughlin High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
Solomon / Plains Junior High SchoolD
Middle · Grades 7–8 · 1.5 mi
District: Wilkes-Barre Area School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 18702These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.116
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.89%
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.22%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.44,851
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.532 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,186
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,523
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 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
491 N 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Luzerne County
How it measures up in Wilkes Barre 18702
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Wilkes Barre 18702.
Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.11 acBigger
Bigger than 36% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | North End | Wilkes Barre 18702 | Luzerne County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 3,485 ft² | 62% of homes | 36% of homes | 18% of homes |
About 491 N River St
When did 491 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA last sell?
491 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA last sold on Sep 4, 1996 for $37,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 491 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA?
491 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA is assigned to Flood Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Coughlin High School (high), rated D; Solomon / Plains Junior High School (middle), rated D. All sit in Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 491 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA?
The 2026 property tax bill for 491 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA was $2,726. The county assessed it at $16,400.
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