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Last sold for $1,428,000 on Oct 5, 2007

53 RIVER RD

BERWICK, PA 18603
0
Baths
37,200 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.
19.77 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1776
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,428,000 · Oct 5, 2007

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$40,620 (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.$1,779,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$155,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,623,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,779,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,779,300

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.48
64
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
9
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.
87
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.29 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.Heavy Manufacturing
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.19.77
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Salem Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.5 mi
M
Berwick Area Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.6 mi
H
Berwick Area High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Berwick Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18603These 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.108
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.105
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.15%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,178
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.360 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,022
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,773
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 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.Yes

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

53 River Rd 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 Berwick 18603
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Among the oldest homes in Berwick 18603

How it measures up in Berwick 18603

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Berwick 18603.

Living area37,200 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,500 ft²Bigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Lot size19.77 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1776
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 53 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBerwick 18603Luzerne County
Living areabigger than37,200 ft²almost all homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than19.77 ac97% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than1776almost no homesalmost no homes

About 53 River Rd

When did 53 River Rd, Berwick, PA last sell?

53 River Rd, Berwick, PA last sold on Oct 5, 2007 for $1,428,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 53 River Rd, Berwick, PA?

53 River Rd, Berwick, PA has 37,200 square feet of living space and a 19.77-acre lot.

When was 53 River Rd, Berwick, PA built?

53 River Rd, Berwick, PA was built in 1776, making it 250 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 53 River Rd, Berwick, PA?

53 River Rd, Berwick, PA is assigned to Salem Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Berwick Area Middle School (middle), rated C; Berwick Area High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Berwick Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 53 River Rd, Berwick, PA compare to other homes in Berwick 18603?

Among the 6,972 homes in Berwick 18603, it is bigger than almost all of them (37,200 ft² against a typical 1,500 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (19.77 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1776 against a typical 1950). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 53 River Rd, Berwick, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 53 River Rd, Berwick, PA was $40,620. The county assessed it at $1,779,300.

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