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$134,170$75 / 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 84How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $64,900 on Sep 4, 1987

1231 WATSON ST

SCRANTON, PA 18504
0
Baths
1,786 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.
0.27 ac
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

$134K
$113K low$155K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$64,900 · Sep 4, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,773 (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.$117,340 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$70,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$117,340

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.0.27
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
Frances Willard Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
M
West Scranton Intermediate SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18504These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.21,158
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,967
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,819
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%

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How this home compares

1231 Watson 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 87% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 94% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Bellevue
  • Newer than 71% of homes in Bellevue

What homes are worth in Scranton 18504

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

This home
$79K$412K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Scranton 18504.

How it measures up in Scranton 18504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18504.

Estimated value$134,170
CheaperTypical $163,060Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$75
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 17% of homes nearby

Living area1,786 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 90% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 60% of homes nearby

How 1231 Watson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBellevueScranton 18504Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,17030% of homes28% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7518% of homes17% of homes6% of homes
Living areabigger than1,786 ft²54% of homes54% of homes58% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.27 ac98% of homes90% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than194071% of homes60% of homes42% of homes

About 1231 Watson St

How much is 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA is $134,170 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $113,087 to $155,253. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA last sell?

1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA last sold on Sep 4, 1987 for $64,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA?

1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA has 1,786 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.

When was 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA built?

1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA?

1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Frances Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D; West Scranton High School (high), rated D. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18504?

Among the 6,947 homes in Scranton 18504, it is worth more than 28% of them ($134,170 against a typical $163,060), its price per square foot is higher than 17% of them ($75 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,786 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 90% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 60% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 13% 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 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1231 Watson St, Scranton, PA was $18,773. The county assessed it at $117,340.

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