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$175,631$121 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $55,500 on Jul 16, 1987

1005 RIVER ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,456 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$176K
$167K low$184K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$55,500 · Jul 16, 1987
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$175,631
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$140,505

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,039 (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.$144,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$14,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$144,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLackawanna
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
John G. Whittier Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18505These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.20,754
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,058 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,181
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.42 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.51%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

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

1005 River 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 69% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18505

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

This home
$65K$445K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Scranton 18505.

How it measures up in Scranton 18505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18505.

Estimated value$175,631
CheaperTypical $178,320Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 53% of homes nearby

Living area1,456 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 33% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 1005 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$175,63148% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12153% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than1,456 ft²38% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac33% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than193040% of homes29% of homes

About 1005 River St

How much is 1005 River St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1005 River St, Scranton, PA is $175,631 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $167,416 to $183,846. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1005 River St, Scranton, PA last sell?

1005 River St, Scranton, PA last sold on Jul 16, 1987 for $55,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1005 River St, Scranton, PA?

1005 River St, Scranton, PA has 1,456 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 1005 River St, Scranton, PA built?

1005 River St, Scranton, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 1005 River St, Scranton, PA?

1005 River St, Scranton, PA is assigned to John G. Whittier Elementary School (elementary), rated B; South Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated C; Scranton High School (high), rated C+. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1005 River St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,041 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 48% of them ($175,631 against a typical $178,320), its price per square foot is higher than 53% of them ($121 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,456 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 33% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1930 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 31% 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 1005 River St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1005 River St, Scranton, PA was $23,039. The county assessed it at $144,000.

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