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Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant LandAgriculture / Farming
Last sold for $190,000 on Feb 27, 2020

MUNICIPAL RD

BENTON, PA 17814
0
Baths
432 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.
38 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$190,000 · Feb 27, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$50 (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.$82,300 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$82,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$82,300

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.37
1
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.
96
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.Agricultural (Unimproved) - Vacant Land
CountyLUZERNE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.38.00
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
Northwest Area Primary SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 6.2 mi
M
Northwest Area Middle / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 8.1 mi

District: Northwest Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 17814These 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.136
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.43

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.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.11%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,885
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.38 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,605
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$82,178
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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

Municipal Rd 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.

  • Among the smallest homes in Luzerne County
  • Among the largest lots in Luzerne County

How it measures up in Benton 17814

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Benton 17814.

Living area432 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,464 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size38 ac
SmallerTypical 2.4 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

How Municipal Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBenton 17814Luzerne County
Living areabigger than432 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than38 ac88% of homesalmost all homes

About Municipal Rd

When did Municipal Rd, Benton, PA last sell?

Municipal Rd, Benton, PA last sold on Feb 27, 2020 for $190,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is Municipal Rd, Benton, PA?

Municipal Rd, Benton, PA has 432 square feet of living space and a 38.00-acre lot.

What schools serve Municipal Rd, Benton, PA?

Municipal Rd, Benton, PA is assigned to Northwest Area Primary School (elementary), rated C; Northwest Area Middle / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Northwest Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does Municipal Rd, Benton, PA compare to other homes in Benton 17814?

Among the 2,464 homes in Benton 17814, it is bigger than almost none of them (432 ft² against a typical 1,464 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 88% of them (38 ac against a typical 2.4 ac). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on Municipal Rd, Benton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for Municipal Rd, Benton, PA was $50. The county assessed it at $82,300.

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