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$131,221$79 / 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 88How 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

524 N JAMES ST

HAZLETON, PA 18201
0
Baths
1,652 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.
2,178 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$131K
$116K low$147K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,793 (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.$56,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$56,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$56,600

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.34
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
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.0.05
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
Maple Manor Elementary/Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 1.0 mi
E
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.1 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Hazleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18201These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.32,152
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,632 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,600
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,664
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

524 N James 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 80% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 87% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Older than 69% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Hazleton 18201

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

This home
$69K$392K

This home is worth more than 29% of homes in Hazleton 18201.

How it measures up in Hazleton 18201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hazleton 18201.

Estimated value$131,221
CheaperTypical $171,583Pricier

Pricier than 29% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,652 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,573 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size2,178 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 524 N James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHazleton 18201Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$131,22129% of homes20% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7920% of homes13% of homes
Living areabigger than1,652 ft²55% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,178 ft²24% of homes6% of homes
Year builtnewer than192034% of homes31% of homes

About 524 N James St

How much is 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA is $131,221 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $115,717 to $146,725. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA last sell?

524 N James St, Hazleton, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

524 N James St, Hazleton, PA has 1,652 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA built?

524 N James St, Hazleton, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

524 N James St, Hazleton, PA is assigned to Maple Manor Elementary/Middle School (middle), rated D-; Hazle Township Early Learning Center (elementary); 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 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA compare to other homes in Hazleton 18201?

Among the 8,600 homes in Hazleton 18201, it is worth more than 29% of them ($131,221 against a typical $171,583), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($79 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,652 ft² against a typical 1,573 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (2,178 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 34% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 20% 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 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 524 N James St, Hazleton, PA was $1,793. The county assessed it at $56,600.

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