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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $37,000 on Jul 19, 1985

656 BENNETT ST

LUZERNE, PA 18709
0
Baths
2,640 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.
0.17 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$37,000 · Jul 19, 1985

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,435 (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.$83,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$20,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$63,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$83,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$83,800

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.
6
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
64
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
85
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.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.17
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
Dana el CenterD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
M
Wyoming Valley West Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Wyoming Valley West Sr High SchoolD+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.2 mi

District: Wyoming Valley West School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18709These 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.133
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.54

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.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.21%
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.2,948
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,699 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$44,175
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$61,720
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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

656 Bennett 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.

  • Bigger than 92% of homes in Luzerne 18709
  • Older than 86% of homes in Luzerne County

How it measures up in Luzerne 18709

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Luzerne 18709.

Living area2,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,504 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.17 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 61% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1920Newer

Newer than 20% of homes nearby

How 656 Bennett St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLuzerne 18709Luzerne County
Living areabigger than2,640 ft²92% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.17 ac61% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than190020% of homes14% of homes

About 656 Bennett St

When did 656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA last sell?

656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA last sold on Jul 19, 1985 for $37,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA?

656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA has 2,640 square feet of living space and a 0.17-acre lot.

When was 656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA built?

656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a duplex single home.

What schools serve 656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA?

656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA is assigned to Dana el Center (elementary), rated D+; Wyoming Valley West Middle School (middle), rated D-; Wyoming Valley West Sr High School (high), rated D+. All sit in Wyoming Valley West School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA compare to other homes in Luzerne 18709?

Among the 1,024 homes in Luzerne 18709, it is bigger than 92% of them (2,640 ft² against a typical 1,504 ft²), its lot is bigger than 61% of them (0.17 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 20% of them (1900 against a typical 1920). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 656 Bennett St, Luzerne, PA was $2,435. The county assessed it at $83,800.

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