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$158,818$60 / 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 Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $145,000 on Jan 17, 2023

491 S RIVER ST

WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660
0
Baths
2,635 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$159K
$147K low$171K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$145,000 · Jan 17, 2023
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.$42,818
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$34,254
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.69%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$116,000
FIRST COLUMBIA BANK & TRUST CO · 6.5% 1 · recorded Jan 17, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,716 (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.$81,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$81,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,200

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.52
83
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.84 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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.0.37
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.

M
GNA Educational Center
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 7.7 mi
E
K.M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 7.7 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.Owner occupied
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

491 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Bigger than 93% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Older than 75% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660

What homes are worth in Wapwallopen 18660

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

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$90K$587K

This home is worth more than 13% 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$158,818
CheaperTypical $255,401Pricier

Pricier than 13% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $159Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Living area2,635 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,542 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 11% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 491 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWapwallopen 18660Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,81813% of homes33% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$602% of homes4% of homes
Living areabigger than2,635 ft²93% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac11% of homes71% of homes
Year builtnewer than193025% of homes44% of homes

About 491 S River St

How much is 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA is $158,818 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $146,994 to $170,642. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sell?

491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sold on Jan 17, 2023 for $145,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA has 2,635 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA built?

491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

491 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 491 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 13% of them ($158,818 against a typical $255,401), its price per square foot is higher than 2% of them ($60 against a typical $159), it is bigger than 93% of them (2,635 ft² against a typical 1,542 ft²), its lot is bigger than 11% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1930 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 33% 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 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 491 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA was $1,716. The county assessed it at $81,200.

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