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$155,836$129 / 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 78How 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 $35,000 on Sep 21, 2016

729 ALTER ST

HAZLETON, PA 18201
0
Baths
1,209 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.
0.14 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$156K
$122K low$190K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$35,000 · Sep 21, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,243 (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.$70,800 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$43,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$70,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$70,800

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.
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.0.14
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
Arthur Street Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.8 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Heights-Terrace Elementary / Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades KG–8 · 1.5 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

729 Alter 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 69% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Hazleton 18201
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Newer than 67% 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
$67K$378K

This home is worth more than 43% 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$155,836
CheaperTypical $170,197Pricier

Pricier than 43% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$129
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Living area1,209 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 729 Alter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHazleton 18201Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$155,83643% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12961% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,209 ft²20% of homes20% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac63% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194067% of homes51% of homes

About 729 Alter St

How much is 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA is $155,836 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $121,563 to $190,109. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA last sell?

729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA last sold on Sep 21, 2016 for $35,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA?

729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA has 1,209 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA built?

729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA?

729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA is assigned to Arthur Street Elementary School (elementary); Hazleton Area High School (high), rated C; Heights-Terrace Elementary / Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Hazleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA compare to other homes in Hazleton 18201?

Among the 8,598 homes in Hazleton 18201, it is worth more than 43% of them ($155,836 against a typical $170,197), its price per square foot is higher than 61% of them ($129 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,209 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 63% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1940 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 31% 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 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 729 Alter St, Hazleton, PA was $2,243. The county assessed it at $70,800.

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