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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $265,000 on May 29, 2025

538 RIVER ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,954 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.
3,825 ft²
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$265,000 · May 29, 2025
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$195,000
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC · recorded May 29, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,694 (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.$166,850 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,540
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$138,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$166,850

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Quadraplex
CountyLACKAWANNA
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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
John G. Whittier Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.2 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.Yes

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

538 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.

  • Bigger than 68% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 83% 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.

Living area1,954 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 68% of homes nearby

Lot size3,825 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 538 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Living areabigger than1,954 ft²68% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,825 ft²21% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than192017% of homes17% of homes

About 538 River St

When did 538 River St, Scranton, PA last sell?

538 River St, Scranton, PA last sold on May 29, 2025 for $265,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 538 River St, Scranton, PA?

538 River St, Scranton, PA has 1,954 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 538 River St, Scranton, PA built?

538 River St, Scranton, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a quadraplex home.

What schools serve 538 River St, Scranton, PA?

538 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 538 River St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,041 homes in Scranton 18505, it is bigger than 68% of them (1,954 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,825 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 538 River St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 River St, Scranton, PA was $26,694. The county assessed it at $166,850.

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