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$259,159$121 / 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 75How 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 $82,500 on Jul 1, 1999

253 CHARLES ST

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
2,140 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$259K
$196K low$323K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$82,500 · Jul 1, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,523 (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.$140,780 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$36,340
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,440
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$16,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$140,780

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.3 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

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.0.24
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Foreclosure Filings(3)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.2 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18508These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
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.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.19%
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.11,174
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,852 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,833
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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

253 Charles St 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 96% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Bigger than 78% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Older than 96% of homes in Scranton 18508

What homes are worth in Scranton 18508

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

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$72K$309K

This home is worth more than 96% of homes in Scranton 18508.

How it measures up in Scranton 18508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18508.

Estimated value$259,159
CheaperTypical $133,513Pricier

Pricier than 96% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$121
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area2,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 78% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 253 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$259,15996% of homes58% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12180% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than2,140 ft²78% of homes73% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac87% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than19004% of homes5% of homes

About 253 Charles St

How much is 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA is $259,159 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $195,650 to $322,668. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA last sell?

253 Charles St, Scranton, PA last sold on Jul 1, 1999 for $82,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA?

253 Charles St, Scranton, PA has 2,140 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA built?

253 Charles St, Scranton, PA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old.

What schools serve 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA?

253 Charles St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Neil Armstrong Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Scranton High School (high), rated C+; Northeast Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 96% of them ($259,159 against a typical $133,513), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($121 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 78% of them (2,140 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1900 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 58% 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 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Charles St, Scranton, PA was $22,523. The county assessed it at $140,780.

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