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$164,493$87 / 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 75How 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 $62,500 on Sep 9, 2002

531 RIDGE AVE

WEST HAZLETON, PA 18202
0
Baths
1,885 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$164K
$123K low$206K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$62,500 · Sep 9, 2002
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.$91,593
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$73,274
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.45%
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.$72,900
FIRST STEP MORTGAGE GROUP · R · recorded Jul 9, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,839 (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.$101,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$81,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$101,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$101,700

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.
9
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.
92
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.0.11
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
West Hazleton Elementary / Middle SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 0.3 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Hazleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18202These 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.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.120
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.8.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
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.13,949
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.383 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$51,450
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,801
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

531 Ridge 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.

  • Worth less than 69% of homes in Hazleton 18202
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Hazleton 18202
  • Older than 78% of homes in Hazleton 18202

What homes are worth in Hazleton 18202

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

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$55K$610K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Hazleton 18202.

How it measures up in Hazleton 18202

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hazleton 18202.

Estimated value$164,493
CheaperTypical $250,331Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$87
CheaperTypical $154Pricier

Pricier than 20% of homes nearby

Living area1,885 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,613 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 22% of homes nearby

How 531 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHazleton 18202Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$164,49331% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8720% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,885 ft²66% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac24% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than192522% of homes37% of homes

About 531 Ridge Ave

How much is 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA is $164,493 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $122,638 to $206,348. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA last sell?

531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA last sold on Sep 9, 2002 for $62,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA?

531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA has 1,885 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA built?

531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA?

531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA is assigned to West Hazleton Elementary / Middle School (elementary), rated C-; Hazleton Area High School (high), rated C. All sit in Hazleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA compare to other homes in Hazleton 18202?

Among the 5,515 homes in Hazleton 18202, it is worth more than 31% of them ($164,493 against a typical $250,331), its price per square foot is higher than 20% of them ($87 against a typical $154), it is bigger than 66% of them (1,885 ft² against a typical 1,613 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 22% of them (1925 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 35% 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 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 531 Ridge Ave, West Hazleton, PA was $2,839. The county assessed it at $101,700.

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