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526 HOWARD AVE

POTTSVILLE, PA 17901
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,424 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.
871 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1857
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$174 (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.$3,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,200

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.41
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
97
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
38
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

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
CountySchuylkill
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.02
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Transaction History(1)

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
D.H.H. Lengel Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Pottsville Area High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
John S. Clarke Elementary CenterC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi

District: Pottsville Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17901These 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.138
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.24,938
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.324 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$73,393
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.53%

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How this home compares

526 Howard Ave 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 smallest lots in Bunker Hill
  • Older than 98% of homes in Schuylkill County

How it measures up in Pottsville 17901

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pottsville 17901.

Living area1,424 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,582 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Lot size871 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1857
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 526 Howard Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBunker HillPottsville 17901Schuylkill County
Living areabigger than1,424 ft²54% of homes37% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than871 ft²almost no homesalmost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than185716% of homes4% of homes2% of homes

About 526 Howard Ave

How big is 526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA?

526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,424 square feet of living space and a 0.02-acre lot.

When was 526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA built?

526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA was built in 1857, making it 169 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA?

526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA is assigned to D.H.H. Lengel Middle School (middle), rated D+; Pottsville Area High School (high), rated C-; John S. Clarke Elementary Center (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Pottsville Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA compare to other homes in Pottsville 17901?

Among the 8,767 homes in Pottsville 17901, it is bigger than 37% of them (1,424 ft² against a typical 1,582 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (871 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1857 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 526 Howard Ave, Pottsville, PA was $174. The county assessed it at $3,200.

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