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$229,099$193 / 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 90How 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 $13,000 on May 18, 1987

20 JAMES WAY

ARCHBALD, PA 18403
0
Baths
1,184 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$229K
$206K low$252K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$13,000 · May 18, 1987

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,790 (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.$233,240 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$197,910
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$233,240

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 · 0.7 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

20 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 74% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 83% of homes in Archbald 18403
  • Newer than 81% 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
$105K$596K

This home is worth more than 42% 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$229,099
CheaperTypical $256,231Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$193
CheaperTypical $162Pricier

Pricier than 72% of homes nearby

Living area1,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,654 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 17% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.21 acBigger

Bigger than 43% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1970Newer

Newer than 66% of homes nearby

How 20 James Way ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeArchbald 18403Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$229,09942% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19372% of homes74% of homes
Living areabigger than1,184 ft²17% of homes19% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac43% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than198766% of homes81% of homes

About 20 James Way

How much is 20 James Way, Archbald, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 20 James Way, Archbald, PA is $229,099 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $205,810 to $252,388. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 20 James Way, Archbald, PA last sell?

20 James Way, Archbald, PA last sold on May 18, 1987 for $13,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 20 James Way, Archbald, PA built?

20 James Way, Archbald, PA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old.

What schools serve 20 James Way, Archbald, PA?

20 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 20 James Way, Archbald, PA compare to other homes in Archbald 18403?

Among the 3,031 homes in Archbald 18403, it is worth more than 42% of them ($229,099 against a typical $256,231), its price per square foot is higher than 72% of them ($193 against a typical $162), it is bigger than 17% of them (1,184 ft² against a typical 1,654 ft²), its lot is bigger than 43% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.21 ac) and it is newer than 66% of them (1987 against a typical 1970). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 50% 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 20 James Way, Archbald, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 20 James Way, Archbald, PA was $34,790. The county assessed it at $233,240.

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