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$167,564$49 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $82,900 on Aug 7, 2002

85 FIRST ST

DRIFTON, PA 18221
0
Baths
3,408 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.
0.39 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$168K
$149K low$186K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,900 · Aug 7, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,567 (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.$73,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$40,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$73,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$73,600

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.
11
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
60
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
86
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.0.39
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
Freeland Elementary / Middle SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.7 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.9 mi

District: Hazleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18221These 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.124
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

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.5.2%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.54
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.250 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,033
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,415
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

85 First 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 66% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Luzerne County
  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Older than 81% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Luzerne County

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

This home
$60K$331K

This home is worth more than 78% of homes in Luzerne County.

How it measures up in Luzerne County

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Luzerne County.

Estimated value$167,564
CheaperTypical $208,369Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$49
CheaperTypical $135Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area3,408 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,580 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.39 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 85 First St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLuzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$167,56434% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$49almost no homes
Living areabigger than3,408 ft²96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.39 ac73% of homes
Year builtnewer than191019% of homes

About 85 First St

How much is 85 First St, Drifton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 85 First St, Drifton, PA is $167,564 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $148,796 to $186,332. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 85 First St, Drifton, PA last sell?

85 First St, Drifton, PA last sold on Aug 7, 2002 for $82,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 85 First St, Drifton, PA?

85 First St, Drifton, PA has 3,408 square feet of living space and a 0.39-acre lot.

When was 85 First St, Drifton, PA built?

85 First St, Drifton, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 85 First St, Drifton, PA?

85 First St, Drifton, PA is assigned to Freeland Elementary / Middle School (elementary), rated D-; Hazleton Area High School (high), rated D. All sit in Hazleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 85 First St, Drifton, PA compare to other homes in Luzerne County?

Among the 122,019 homes in Luzerne County, it is worth more than 34% of them ($167,564 against a typical $208,369), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($49 against a typical $135), it is bigger than 96% of them (3,408 ft² against a typical 1,580 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.39 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 85 First St, Drifton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 85 First St, Drifton, PA was $1,567. The county assessed it at $73,600.

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