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Last sold for $230,000 on Sep 15, 2025

1520 SANDERSON AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18509
0
Baths
2,097 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.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$230,000 · Sep 15, 2025

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$25,653 (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.$160,340 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$121,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$17,300
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$160,340

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.0.25
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(4)

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
Robert Morris Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.4 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18509These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.52

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.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.13,167
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,640 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,197
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$77,118
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 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

1520 Sanderson 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.

  • Bigger than 72% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 94% of homes in Scranton 18509
  • Newer than 89% of homes in Scranton 18509

How it measures up in Scranton 18509

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18509.

Living area2,097 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,998 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 89% of homes nearby

How 1520 Sanderson Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeGreen RidgeScranton 18509Lackawanna County
Living areabigger than2,097 ft²44% of homes55% of homes72% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac91% of homes94% of homes62% of homes
Year builtnewer than196088% of homes89% of homes57% of homes

About 1520 Sanderson Ave

When did 1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Sep 15, 2025 for $230,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA?

1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA has 2,097 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

When was 1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA built?

1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA?

1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA is assigned to Robert Morris Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Northeast Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D+; 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 1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18509?

Among the 3,473 homes in Scranton 18509, it is bigger than 55% of them (2,097 ft² against a typical 1,998 ft²), its lot is bigger than 94% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 89% of them (1960 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1520 Sanderson Ave, Scranton, PA was $25,653. The county assessed it at $160,340.

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