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$238,273$227 / ft²
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Last sold for $65,000 on Jun 11, 2009

551 RUCKLE HILL RD

WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660
0
Baths
1,048 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.
17.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1966
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$238K
$209K low$268K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$65,000 · Jun 11, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,741 (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.$129,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$69,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$129,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$129,700

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.48
58
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
65
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
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.21 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.Rural Residence
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.17.10
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
GNA Educational Center
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 4.1 mi
E
K.M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 4.1 mi
H
Greater Nanticoke Area High SchoolD+
High · Grades 8–12 · 7.8 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%

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How this home compares

551 Ruckle Hill 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Smaller than 89% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Newer than 65% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Wapwallopen 18660

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

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$80K$579K

This home is worth more than 48% 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.

Estimated value$238,273
CheaperTypical $240,341Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$227
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area1,048 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Lot size17.1 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

Year built1966
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 45% of homes nearby

How 551 Ruckle Hill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWapwallopen 18660Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$238,27348% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$22793% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than1,048 ft²15% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than17.1 ac86% of homes98% of homes
Year builtnewer than196645% of homes65% of homes

About 551 Ruckle Hill Rd

How much is 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA is $238,273 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $208,947 to $267,599. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA last sell?

551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA last sold on Jun 11, 2009 for $65,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA?

551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA has 1,048 square feet of living space and a 17.10-acre lot.

When was 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA built?

551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA was built in 1966, making it 60 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA?

551 Ruckle Hill Rd, 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 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA compare to other homes in Wapwallopen 18660?

Among the 1,739 homes in Wapwallopen 18660, it is worth more than 48% of them ($238,273 against a typical $240,341), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($227 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 15% of them (1,048 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 86% of them (17.1 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 45% of them (1966 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 60% 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 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA was $2,741. The county assessed it at $129,700.

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