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$89,767$85 / 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 90How 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 $27,000 on Aug 14, 2002

70 RIVER ST

SIMPSON, PA 18407
0
Baths
1,050 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.
4,265 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$90K
$80K low$99K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$27,000 · Aug 14, 2002
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.$89,767
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$71,814

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,502 (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.$81,870 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$15,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$65,950
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,442
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$81,870

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

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

M
Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.4 mi
E
Carbondale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 3.5 mi

District: Carbondale Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18407These 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.138
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 100.46

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.14,038
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.322 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,979
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,806
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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%

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

70 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 97% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Carbondale 18407
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Carbondale 18407

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

This home
$65K$629K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Carbondale 18407.

How it measures up in Carbondale 18407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carbondale 18407.

Estimated value$89,767
CheaperTypical $160,294Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$85
CheaperTypical $100Pricier

Pricier than 38% of homes nearby

Living area1,050 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,603 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size4,265 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 70 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarbondale 18407Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$89,7678% of homes3% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8538% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than1,050 ft²9% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than4,265 ft²20% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than194058% of homes42% of homes

About 70 River St

How much is 70 River St, Simpson, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 70 River St, Simpson, PA is $89,767 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $80,434 to $99,100. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 70 River St, Simpson, PA last sell?

70 River St, Simpson, PA last sold on Aug 14, 2002 for $27,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 70 River St, Simpson, PA built?

70 River St, Simpson, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 70 River St, Simpson, PA?

70 River St, Simpson, PA is assigned to Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-; Carbondale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Carbondale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 70 River St, Simpson, PA compare to other homes in Carbondale 18407?

Among the 5,311 homes in Carbondale 18407, it is worth more than 8% of them ($89,767 against a typical $160,294), its price per square foot is higher than 38% of them ($85 against a typical $100), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,050 ft² against a typical 1,603 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (4,265 ft² against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 3% 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 70 River St, Simpson, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 70 River St, Simpson, PA was $11,502. The county assessed it at $81,870.

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