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$229,128$153 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $3,000 on Oct 24, 1988

1243 PHILO ST

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,500 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$229K
$204K low$254K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Oct 24, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$42,351 (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.$264,710 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,220
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$227,490
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$264,710

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.0.34
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
Isaac Tripp Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.4 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

1243 Philo 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 more than 93% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Scranton 18508

What homes are worth in Scranton 18508

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

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$71K$303K

This home is worth more than 93% of 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$229,128
CheaperTypical $133,454Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$153
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 92% of homes nearby

Living area1,500 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 1243 Philo St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,12893% of homes49% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15392% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,500 ft²46% of homes42% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac94% of homes73% of homes
Year builtnewer than198897% of homes81% of homes

About 1243 Philo St

How much is 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA is $229,128 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $204,413 to $253,843. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA last sell?

1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA last sold on Oct 24, 1988 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA?

1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA has 1,500 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA built?

1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

What schools serve 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA?

1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Isaac Tripp Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Scranton High School (high), rated C-; 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 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 93% of them ($229,128 against a typical $133,454), its price per square foot is higher than 92% of them ($153 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,500 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (1988 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 49% 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 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1243 Philo St, Scranton, PA was $42,351. The county assessed it at $264,710.

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