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$189,151$116 / 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 92How 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

1261 WATSON ST

SCRANTON, PA 18504
0
Baths
1,632 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.
0.3 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

$189K
$175K low$204K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,336 (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.$170,860 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$48,970
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,890
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$15,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,860

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.0.30
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Frances Willard Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
M
West Scranton Intermediate SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolC
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

1261 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 more than 78% of homes in Bellevue
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 98% of homes in Bellevue
  • Older than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County

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
$78K$416K

This home is worth more than 68% 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$189,151
CheaperTypical $162,938Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$116
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,632 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,712 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 1261 Watson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBellevueScranton 18504Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$189,15178% of homes68% of homes34% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11665% of homes58% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,632 ft²46% of homes45% of homes50% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac98% of homes92% of homes68% of homes
Year builtnewer than193044% of homes41% of homes29% of homes

About 1261 Watson St

How much is 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA is $189,151 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $174,563 to $203,739. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA last sell?

1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA last sold on Dec 7, 2023, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA?

1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA has 1,632 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA built?

1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA?

1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Frances Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated B-; West Scranton High School (high), rated C. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18504?

Among the 6,947 homes in Scranton 18504, it is worth more than 68% of them ($189,151 against a typical $162,938), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($116 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,632 ft² against a typical 1,712 ft²), its lot is bigger than 92% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1930 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 34% 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 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1261 Watson St, Scranton, PA was $27,336. The county assessed it at $170,860.

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