Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Residential - Vacant LandResidential
Last sold for $14,000 on Jan 3, 2024

838 WALNUT 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.
1,742 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1902
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,000 · Jan 3, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$290 (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.$11,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$11,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$11,100

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.35
13
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
13
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Pittston Area Primary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–1 · 1.7 mi
M
Pittston Area Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Pittston Area High SchoolB
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.8 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

838 Walnut 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 96% of homes in Avoca
  • Among the smallest lots in Avoca
  • Older than 87% of homes in Luzerne County

How it measures up in Pittston 18641

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

Living area896 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,488 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size1,742 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1902
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 838 Walnut St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeAvocaPittston 18641Luzerne County
Living areabigger than896 ft²4% of homes6% of homes5% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,742 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than190219% of homes14% of homes13% of homes

About 838 Walnut St

When did 838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA last sell?

838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA last sold on Jan 3, 2024 for $14,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA?

838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA has 896 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA built?

838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA was built in 1902, making it 124 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA?

838 Walnut 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 838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA compare to other homes in Pittston 18641?

Among the 2,537 homes in Pittston 18641, it is bigger than 6% of them (896 ft² against a typical 1,488 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (1,742 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 14% of them (1902 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 838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 838 Walnut St, Avoca, PA was $290. The county assessed it at $11,100.

More homes on Walnut St

Closest homes

More homes in Avoca 18641

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 838 Walnut St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map