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$159,062$72 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $50,000 on Oct 17, 1990

1253 SHORT AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
2,220 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$159K
$137K low$181K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Oct 17, 1990

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,675 (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.$160,480 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,850
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$133,630
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,480

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.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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

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 · 0.8 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 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

1253 Short 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.

  • Worth more than 78% of homes in Bull's Head
  • Costs less per square foot than 95% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County

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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$73K$298K

This home is worth more than 70% 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$159,062
CheaperTypical $136,130Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$72
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,220 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,554 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 1253 Short Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBull's HeadScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$159,06278% of homes70% of homes22% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7218% of homes16% of homes5% of homes
Living areabigger than2,220 ft²71% of homes80% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac69% of homes51% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than193059% of homes50% of homes29% of homes

About 1253 Short Ave

How much is 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA is $159,062 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $136,638 to $181,486. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Oct 17, 1990 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA built?

1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA?

1253 Short Ave, 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 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 70% of them ($159,062 against a typical $136,130), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($72 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,220 ft² against a typical 1,554 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1930 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 22% 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 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1253 Short Ave, Scranton, PA was $25,675. The county assessed it at $160,480.

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