Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$146,691$115 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $55,000 on Mar 22, 2005

56 N JAMES ST

HAZLETON, PA 18201
0
Baths
1,272 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.
2,614 ft²
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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$147K
$121K low$172K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,000 · Mar 22, 2005

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,046 (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.$64,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$18,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$45,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$64,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,600

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.
1
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.0.06
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
West Hazleton Elementary / Middle SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.0 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Hazleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18201These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.32,152
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,632 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,600
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,664
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

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

56 N James 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.

  • Worth less than 73% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Smaller than 75% of homes in Hazleton 18201
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Newer than 66% of homes in Hazleton 18201

What homes are worth in Hazleton 18201

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

This home
$66K$393K

This home is worth more than 38% of homes in Hazleton 18201.

How it measures up in Hazleton 18201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hazleton 18201.

Estimated value$146,691
CheaperTypical $170,845Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,272 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Lot size2,614 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 56 N James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHazleton 18201Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,69138% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11551% of homes38% of homes
Living areabigger than1,272 ft²25% of homes25% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,614 ft²30% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than194066% of homes51% of homes

About 56 N James St

How much is 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA is $146,691 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $121,426 to $171,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA last sell?

56 N James St, Hazleton, PA last sold on Mar 22, 2005 for $55,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

56 N James St, Hazleton, PA has 1,272 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA built?

56 N James St, Hazleton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

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

How does 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA compare to other homes in Hazleton 18201?

Among the 8,599 homes in Hazleton 18201, it is worth more than 38% of them ($146,691 against a typical $170,845), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($115 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 25% of them (1,272 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (2,614 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 66% of them (1940 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 27% 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 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 56 N James St, Hazleton, PA was $2,046. The county assessed it at $64,600.

More homes on N James St

Closest homes

More homes in Hazleton 18201

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 56 N James St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map