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$82,023$92 / 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 85How 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
Last sold for $100,000 on Oct 31, 2018

740 CHESTNUT ST

AVOCA, PA 18641
0
Baths
896 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.
1961
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$82K
$70K low$95K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$100,000 · Oct 31, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,239 (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.$47,500 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$12,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$35,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$47,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$47,500

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.30
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.
63
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
71
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

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Pittston Area Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.6 mi
M
Pittston Area Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.9 mi
H
Pittston Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.7 mi

District: Pittston Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18641These 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.83
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 100.49

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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.4%
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.5,726
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,416 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$70,484
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,599
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

740 Chestnut 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 96% of homes in Avoca
  • Costs less per square foot than 79% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Smaller than 96% of homes in Avoca
  • Has a smaller lot than 94% of homes in Pittston 18641
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Avoca

What homes are worth in Pittston 18641

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

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$67K$443K

This home is worth more than 5% of homes in Pittston 18641.

How it measures up in Pittston 18641

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pittston 18641.

Estimated value$82,023
CheaperTypical $151,971Pricier

Pricier than 5% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$92
CheaperTypical $104Pricier

Pricier than 33% of homes nearby

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,484 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size3,485 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Year built1961
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 740 Chestnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvocaPittston 18641Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$82,0234% of homes5% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9233% of homes33% of homes21% of homes
Living areabigger than896 ft²4% of homes6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,485 ft²7% of homes6% of homes18% of homes
Year builtnewer than196167% of homes67% of homes61% of homes

About 740 Chestnut St

How much is 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA is $82,023 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $69,526 to $94,520. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA last sell?

740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA last sold on Oct 31, 2018 for $100,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA?

740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA has 896 square feet of living space and a 0.08-acre lot.

When was 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA built?

740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA was built in 1961, making it 65 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA?

740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA is assigned to Pittston Area Primary Center (elementary); Pittston Area Middle School (middle), rated C+; Pittston Area High School (high), rated B. All sit in Pittston Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA compare to other homes in Pittston 18641?

Among the 2,537 homes in Pittston 18641, it is worth more than 5% of them ($82,023 against a typical $151,971), its price per square foot is higher than 33% of them ($92 against a typical $104), it is bigger than 6% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,484 ft²), its lot is bigger than 6% of them (3,485 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1961 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 4% 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 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 740 Chestnut St, Avoca, PA was $1,239. The county assessed it at $47,500.

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