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$415,085$237 / 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 92How 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

856 LAKE ST

DALLAS, PA 18612
0
Baths
1,750 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.
42 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$415K
$382K low$448K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,061 (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.$202,600 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$131,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$124,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$202,600

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.54
94
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
16
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
61
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
90
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
9
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.115 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Rural Residence
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.42.00
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
Wycallis Primary Center
Elementary · Grades PK–2 · 2.9 mi
M
Dallas Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.0 mi
H
Dallas High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Dallas School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18612These 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.72
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.45

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.24%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.10%
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.16,456
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.305 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$91,275
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$109,552
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.45 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

856 Lake 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 more than 90% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Costs more per square foot than 95% of homes in Luzerne County
  • Among the largest lots in Luzerne County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Dallas 18612

What homes are worth in Dallas 18612

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

This home
$127K$872K

This home is worth more than 73% of homes in Dallas 18612.

How it measures up in Dallas 18612

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Dallas 18612.

Estimated value$415,085
CheaperTypical $326,006Pricier

Pricier than 73% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$237
CheaperTypical $182Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Living area1,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,748 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Lot size42 ac
SmallerTypical 0.51 acBigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1972Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 856 Lake St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDallas 18612Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$415,08573% of homes90% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23788% of homes95% of homes
Living areabigger than1,750 ft²50% of homes60% of homes
Lot sizebigger than42 ac98% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than18903% of homes3% of homes

About 856 Lake St

How much is 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA is $415,085 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $382,154 to $448,016. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA last sell?

856 Lake St, Dallas, PA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA?

856 Lake St, Dallas, PA has 1,750 square feet of living space and a 42.00-acre lot.

When was 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA built?

856 Lake St, Dallas, PA was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA?

856 Lake St, Dallas, PA is assigned to Wycallis Primary Center (elementary); Dallas Middle School (middle), rated B-; Dallas High School (high), rated A. All sit in Dallas School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA compare to other homes in Dallas 18612?

Among the 6,172 homes in Dallas 18612, it is worth more than 73% of them ($415,085 against a typical $326,006), its price per square foot is higher than 88% of them ($237 against a typical $182), it is bigger than 50% of them (1,750 ft² against a typical 1,748 ft²), its lot is bigger than 98% of them (42 ac against a typical 0.51 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1890 against a typical 1972). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 90% 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 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 856 Lake St, Dallas, PA was $3,061. The county assessed it at $202,600.

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