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$146,451$79 / 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 Jul 14, 2026

509 RACE ST

SCRANTON, PA 18509
0
Baths
1,858 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.
3,337 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$146K
$130K low$163K high
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.$146,451
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$117,161

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,438 (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.$159,000 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$22,660
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$136,340
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$159,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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
CountyLackawanna
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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
Robert Morris Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.6 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18509These 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.134
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 100.52

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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.13,167
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,640 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,197
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

509 Race 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 81% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Bigger than 68% of homes in The Plot
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18509

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

This home
$70K$552K

This home is worth more than 22% of homes in Scranton 18509.

How it measures up in Scranton 18509

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18509.

Estimated value$146,451
CheaperTypical $205,667Pricier

Pricier than 22% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$79
CheaperTypical $115Pricier

Pricier than 12% of homes nearby

Living area1,858 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,997 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Lot size3,337 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 64% of homes nearby

How 509 Race St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThe PlotScranton 18509Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$146,45158% of homes22% of homes19% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7922% of homes12% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,858 ft²68% of homes43% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,337 ft²33% of homes20% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than193568% of homes64% of homes30% of homes

About 509 Race St

How much is 509 Race St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 509 Race St, Scranton, PA is $146,451 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $130,396 to $162,506. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When was 509 Race St, Scranton, PA built?

509 Race St, Scranton, PA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

What schools serve 509 Race St, Scranton, PA?

509 Race St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Robert Morris Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Northeast Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D+; 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 509 Race St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18509?

Among the 3,473 homes in Scranton 18509, it is worth more than 22% of them ($146,451 against a typical $205,667), its price per square foot is higher than 12% of them ($79 against a typical $115), it is bigger than 43% of them (1,858 ft² against a typical 1,997 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (3,337 ft² against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 64% of them (1935 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 19% 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 509 Race St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 509 Race St, Scranton, PA was $25,438. The county assessed it at $159,000.

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