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Last sold for $42,250 on Mar 13, 2026

494 S RIVER ST

WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660
0
Baths
4,800 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.
0.32 ac
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.$42,250 · Mar 13, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$378 (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.$17,900 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$17,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,900

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.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.32
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(5)

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.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

494 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 largest homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% 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.

Living area4,800 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,537 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 10% of homes nearby

How 494 S River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWapwallopen 18660Luzerne County
Living areabigger than4,800 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac10% of homes67% of homes

About 494 S River St

When did 494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sell?

494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA last sold on Mar 13, 2026 for $42,250, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA has 4,800 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

What schools serve 494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

494 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 494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA compare to other homes in Wapwallopen 18660?

Among the 1,739 homes in Wapwallopen 18660, it is bigger than almost all of them (4,800 ft² against a typical 1,537 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 10% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 2 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 494 S River St, Wapwallopen, PA was $378. The county assessed it at $17,900.

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