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$222,000$170 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $222,000 on Aug 27, 2026

553 PUTNAM ST

WEST HAZLETON, PA 18202
0
Baths
1,303 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$222K
$215K low$229K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,000 · Aug 27, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,744 (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.$134,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$102,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$134,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$134,100

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.
4
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.0.23
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 SchoolC
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.2 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 mi
E
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.5 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%

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How this home compares

553 Putnam 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 73% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Smaller than 72% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Hazleton 18202

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

This home
$64K$616K

This home is worth more than 44% 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$222,000
CheaperTypical $245,061Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$170
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,303 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1965Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 553 Putnam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHazleton 18202Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$222,00044% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17061% of homes73% of homes
Living areabigger than1,303 ft²29% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac56% of homes57% of homes
Year builtnewer than194036% of homes51% of homes

About 553 Putnam St

How much is 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA is $222,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $215,414 to $228,586. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA last sell?

553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA last sold on Aug 27, 2026 for $222,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA?

553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA has 1,303 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA built?

553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA?

553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA is assigned to Maple Manor Elementary/Middle School (middle), rated C; Hazleton Area High School (high), rated C; Hazle Township Early Learning Center (elementary). All sit in Hazleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA compare to other homes in Hazleton 18202?

Among the 5,515 homes in Hazleton 18202, it is worth more than 44% of them ($222,000 against a typical $245,061), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($170 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 29% of them (1,303 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than 56% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1940 against a typical 1965). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 56% 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 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 553 Putnam St, West Hazleton, PA was $3,744. The county assessed it at $134,100.

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