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$217,551$112 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $9,500 on May 19, 1992

898 ALTER ST

HAZLETON, PA 18201
0
Baths
1,945 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$218K
$195K low$240K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$9,500 · May 19, 1992

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,602 (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.$113,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$23,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$113,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$113,700

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.
3
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
62
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
89
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.0.15
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
Hazle Township Early Learning Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 0.6 mi
M
Maple Manor Elementary/Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 3–8 · 0.8 mi
H
Hazleton Area High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi

District: Hazleton Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18201These 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.115
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.125
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.29%
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.32,152
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,632 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$41,600
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$53,664
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.52 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

898 Alter 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 70% of homes in Hazleton 18201
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Hazleton 18201
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Hazleton 18201
  • Older than 68% of homes in Luzerne County

What homes are worth in Hazleton 18201

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

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$67K$378K

This home is worth more than 70% of homes in Hazleton 18201.

How it measures up in Hazleton 18201

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Hazleton 18201.

Estimated value$217,551
CheaperTypical $170,197Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$112
CheaperTypical $114Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area1,945 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,568 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 3,920 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 898 Alter St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHazleton 18201Luzerne County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,55170% of homes54% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11248% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,945 ft²70% of homes70% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac79% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than192034% of homes32% of homes

About 898 Alter St

How much is 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA is $217,551 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $194,645 to $240,457. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA last sell?

898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA last sold on May 19, 1992 for $9,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA?

898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA has 1,945 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA built?

898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA?

898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA is assigned to Hazle Township Early Learning Center (elementary); Maple Manor Elementary/Middle School (middle), rated C; Hazleton Area High School (high), rated C. All sit in Hazleton Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA compare to other homes in Hazleton 18201?

Among the 8,598 homes in Hazleton 18201, it is worth more than 70% of them ($217,551 against a typical $170,197), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($112 against a typical $114), it is bigger than 70% of them (1,945 ft² against a typical 1,568 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 3,920 ft²) and it is newer than 34% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Luzerne County, it is worth more than 54% 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 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 898 Alter St, Hazleton, PA was $3,602. The county assessed it at $113,700.

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