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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $175,000 on Dec 9, 2021

1606 PROSPECT AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
3,020 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.
0.1 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
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.$175,000 · Dec 9, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,150 (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.$169,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,120
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$139,580
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.$169,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
CountyLackawanna
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.10
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.

E
McNichols Educational PlazaC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18505These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.20,754
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,058 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,181
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

1606 Prospect 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 92% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 82% of homes in Lackawanna County

How it measures up in Scranton 18505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18505.

Living area3,020 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.1 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 1606 Prospect Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Living areabigger than3,020 ft²92% of homes92% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.1 ac28% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than192519% of homes18% of homes

About 1606 Prospect Ave

When did 1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Dec 9, 2021 for $175,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA?

1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA has 3,020 square feet of living space and a 0.10-acre lot.

When was 1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA built?

1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA was built in 1925, making it 101 years old.

What schools serve 1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA?

1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA is assigned to McNichols Educational Plaza (elementary), rated C+; South Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated C; 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 1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,042 homes in Scranton 18505, it is bigger than 92% of them (3,020 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.1 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 19% of them (1925 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 1606 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA was $27,150. The county assessed it at $169,700.

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