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$224,847$127 / 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 89How 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

559 RUCKLE HILL RD

WAPWALLOPEN, PA 18660
0
Baths
1,768 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.
3.09 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1975
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$225K
$201K low$249K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,583 (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.$122,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$122,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$122,200

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.36
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
10
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.

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.3.09
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.

M
GNA Educational Center
Middle · Grades 6–7 · 4.0 mi
E
K.M. Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 4.0 mi
H
Greater Nanticoke Area High SchoolD+
High · Grades 8–12 · 7.7 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

559 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 less per square foot than 69% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Bigger than 65% of homes in Wapwallopen 18660
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Newer than 74% 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.

This home
$80K$598K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$224,847
CheaperTypical $241,041Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$127
CheaperTypical $151Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Living area1,768 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,544 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size3.09 ac
SmallerTypical 2 acBigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Year built1975
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 559 Ruckle Hill Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWapwallopen 18660Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$224,84743% of homes56% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12731% of homes46% of homes
Living areabigger than1,768 ft²65% of homes61% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3.09 ac64% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than197558% of homes74% of homes

About 559 Ruckle Hill Rd

How much is 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA is $224,847 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $200,935 to $248,759. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA last sell?

559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA?

559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA has 1,768 square feet of living space and a 3.09-acre lot.

When was 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA built?

559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA was built in 1975, making it 51 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA?

559 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 559 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 43% of them ($224,847 against a typical $241,041), its price per square foot is higher than 31% of them ($127 against a typical $151), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,768 ft² against a typical 1,544 ft²), its lot is bigger than 64% of them (3.09 ac against a typical 2 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1975 against a typical 1970). 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 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 559 Ruckle Hill Rd, Wapwallopen, PA was $2,583. The county assessed it at $122,200.

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