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$264,360$135 / 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 91How 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 $105,600 on Aug 1, 1989

17 AMHERST PARK

SCRANTON, PA 18504
0
Baths
1,957 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1989
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$264K
$242K low$287K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$105,600 · Aug 1, 1989

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$38,939 (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.$286,720 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,920
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$245,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$19,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$286,720

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.

M
Riverside Jr. / Sr. High SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.0 mi
E
Riverside Elementary West SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 2.1 mi

District: Riverside 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

17 Amherst Park 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 87% of homes in Scranton 18504
  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Scranton 18504
  • Bigger than 66% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Scranton 18504
  • Newer than 91% of homes in Scranton 18504

What homes are worth in Scranton 18504

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

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$79K$412K

This home is worth more than 87% 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$264,360
CheaperTypical $163,060Pricier

Pricier than 87% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$135
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Living area1,957 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,710 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 63% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1989
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 91% of homes nearby

How 17 Amherst Park ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18504Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$264,36087% of homes60% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13574% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than1,957 ft²63% of homes66% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac77% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than198991% of homes82% of homes

About 17 Amherst Park

How much is 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA is $264,360 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $241,659 to $287,061. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA last sell?

17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA last sold on Aug 1, 1989 for $105,600, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA built?

17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA was built in 1989, making it 37 years old.

What schools serve 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA?

17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA is assigned to Riverside Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated B-; Riverside Elementary West School (elementary), rated C+. All sit in Riverside School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18504?

Among the 6,947 homes in Scranton 18504, it is worth more than 87% of them ($264,360 against a typical $163,060), its price per square foot is higher than 74% of them ($135 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 63% of them (1,957 ft² against a typical 1,710 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 91% of them (1989 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 60% 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 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Amherst Park, Scranton, PA was $38,939. The county assessed it at $286,720.

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