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Last sold for $120,000 on Jan 13, 2022

686 N JAMES ST

HAZLETON, PA 18201
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Baths
1,230 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.
3,485 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.$120,000 · Jan 13, 2022

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,536 (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.$48,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$26,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$48,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$48,500

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.
3
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.0.08
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 · 0.8 mi
E
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 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%

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How this home compares

686 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.

  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Hazleton 18201
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Luzerne County

How it measures up in Hazleton 18201

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

Living area1,230 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,575 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 47% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 52% of homes nearby

How 686 N James St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHazleton 18201Luzerne County
Living areabigger than1,230 ft²22% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²47% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than193052% of homes44% of homes

About 686 N James St

When did 686 N James St, Hazleton, PA last sell?

686 N James St, Hazleton, PA last sold on Jan 13, 2022 for $120,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

686 N James St, Hazleton, PA has 1,230 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 686 N James St, Hazleton, PA built?

686 N James St, Hazleton, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 686 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

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

How does 686 N James St, Hazleton, PA compare to other homes in Hazleton 18201?

Among the 8,598 homes in Hazleton 18201, it is bigger than 22% of them (1,230 ft² against a typical 1,575 ft²), its lot is bigger than 47% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 52% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 686 N James St, Hazleton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 686 N James St, Hazleton, PA was $1,536. The county assessed it at $48,500.

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