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$315,415$179 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $290,000 on Dec 17, 2024

1240 DIAMOND AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,760 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$315K
$274K low$357K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$290,000 · Dec 17, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$31,107 (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.$194,430 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,550
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,880
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.$194,430

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.60 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

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(2)

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.

H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
E
Isaac Tripp Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.9 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18508These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
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.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.19%
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.11,174
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,852 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,833
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

1240 Diamond Ave 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.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Bull's Head
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Bull's Head
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Bull's Head
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Bull's Head

What homes are worth in Scranton 18508

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

This home
$72K$291K

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Scranton 18508.

How it measures up in Scranton 18508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18508.

Estimated value$315,415
CheaperTypical $136,951Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$179
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Living area1,760 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,560 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 64% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1934Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 1240 Diamond Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBull's HeadScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$315,415almost all homesalmost all homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$179almost all homes96% of homes66% of homes
Living areabigger than1,760 ft²52% of homes64% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac98% of homes91% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than195087% of homes75% of homes49% of homes

About 1240 Diamond Ave

How much is 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA is $315,415 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $274,262 to $356,568. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Dec 17, 2024 for $290,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA built?

1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA?

1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA is assigned to Scranton High School (high), rated C+; Isaac Tripp Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Northeast Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than almost all of them ($315,415 against a typical $136,951), its price per square foot is higher than 96% of them ($179 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 64% of them (1,760 ft² against a typical 1,560 ft²), its lot is bigger than 91% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1950 against a typical 1934). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 73% 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 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1240 Diamond Ave, Scranton, PA was $31,107. The county assessed it at $194,430.

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