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$140,554$70 / 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 84How 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 $2,500 on Feb 26, 1982

79 UNION ST

PITTSTON, PA 18640
0
Baths
2,010 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.
0.2 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$141K
$118K low$163K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$2,500 · Feb 26, 1982

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,714 (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.$87,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$87,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$87,300

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.32
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
5
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.
75
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.0.20
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.

M
Pittston Area Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
E
Pittston Area Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.4 mi
H
Pittston Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.6 mi

District: Pittston Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18640These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.113
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,372
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.724 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$55,400
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,055
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 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

79 Union 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 76% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Costs less per square foot than 93% of homes in Pittston 18640
  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Pittston
  • Has a bigger lot than 85% of homes in Pittston
  • Older than 86% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Pittston 18640

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

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$78K$572K

This home is worth more than 27% of homes in Pittston 18640.

How it measures up in Pittston 18640

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Pittston 18640.

Estimated value$140,554
CheaperTypical $175,611Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$70
CheaperTypical $112Pricier

Pricier than 7% of homes nearby

Living area2,010 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,620 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Lot size0.2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 15% of homes nearby

How 79 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePittstonPittston 18640Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,55441% of homes27% of homes24% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7013% of homes7% of homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than2,010 ft²72% of homes71% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.2 ac85% of homes62% of homes53% of homes
Year builtnewer than190022% of homes15% of homes14% of homes

About 79 Union St

How much is 79 Union St, Pittston, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Union St, Pittston, PA is $140,554 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $117,680 to $163,428. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Union St, Pittston, PA last sell?

79 Union St, Pittston, PA last sold on Feb 26, 1982 for $2,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Union St, Pittston, PA?

79 Union St, Pittston, PA has 2,010 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 79 Union St, Pittston, PA built?

79 Union St, Pittston, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Union St, Pittston, PA?

79 Union St, Pittston, PA is assigned to Pittston Area Middle School (middle), rated C+; Pittston Area Primary Center (elementary); 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 79 Union St, Pittston, PA compare to other homes in Pittston 18640?

Among the 6,511 homes in Pittston 18640, it is worth more than 27% of them ($140,554 against a typical $175,611), its price per square foot is higher than 7% of them ($70 against a typical $112), it is bigger than 71% of them (2,010 ft² against a typical 1,620 ft²), its lot is bigger than 62% of them (0.2 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 15% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 24% 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 79 Union St, Pittston, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 79 Union St, Pittston, PA was $2,714. The county assessed it at $87,300.

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