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$272,340$169 / 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 83How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $136,000 on Nov 30, 1998

17 JAMES WAY

ARCHBALD, PA 18403
0
Baths
1,608 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.
0.26 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1998
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$272K
$226K low$319K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$136,000 · Nov 30, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$33,664 (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.$225,690 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$39,730
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$185,960
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$225,690

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
Valley View Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Valley View High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
E
Valley View Elementary Center
Elementary · Grades KG–2 · 1.6 mi

District: Valley View School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18403These 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.85
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.7,079
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.380 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$75,683
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,433
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 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 James Way 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.

  • Newer than 88% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Archbald 18403

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

This home
$102K$609K

This home is worth more than 55% of homes in Archbald 18403.

How it measures up in Archbald 18403

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Archbald 18403.

Estimated value$272,340
CheaperTypical $255,311Pricier

Pricier than 55% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$169
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 56% of homes nearby

Living area1,608 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,648 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.26 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1998
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 75% of homes nearby

How 17 James Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArchbald 18403Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$272,34055% of homes62% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16956% of homes61% of homes
Living areabigger than1,608 ft²48% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.26 ac58% of homes64% of homes
Year builtnewer than199875% of homes88% of homes

About 17 James Way

How much is 17 James Way, Archbald, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 James Way, Archbald, PA is $272,340 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $225,753 to $318,927. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 James Way, Archbald, PA last sell?

17 James Way, Archbald, PA last sold on Nov 30, 1998 for $136,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 17 James Way, Archbald, PA built?

17 James Way, Archbald, PA was built in 1998, making it 28 years old.

What schools serve 17 James Way, Archbald, PA?

17 James Way, Archbald, PA is assigned to Valley View Middle School (middle), rated B; Valley View High School (high), rated A-; Valley View Elementary Center (elementary). All sit in Valley View School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 James Way, Archbald, PA compare to other homes in Archbald 18403?

Among the 3,031 homes in Archbald 18403, it is worth more than 55% of them ($272,340 against a typical $255,311), its price per square foot is higher than 56% of them ($169 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,608 ft² against a typical 1,648 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.26 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 75% of them (1998 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 62% 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 James Way, Archbald, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 17 James Way, Archbald, PA was $33,664. The county assessed it at $225,690.

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