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$128,586$84 / 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 88How 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 $122,500 on Sep 11, 2020

256 HOLLISTER AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,522 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.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$129K
$113K low$144K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$122,500 · Sep 11, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$18,992 (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.$118,710 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$29,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$89,710
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$118,710

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.26 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.0 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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

256 Hollister 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.

  • Worth less than 89% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Older than 84% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18508

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

This home
$72K$297K

This home is worth more than 41% 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$128,586
CheaperTypical $137,390Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$84
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,522 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 256 Hollister Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,58641% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8434% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than1,522 ft²48% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac77% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than192031% of homes16% of homes

About 256 Hollister Ave

How much is 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA is $128,586 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $112,701 to $144,471. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Sep 11, 2020 for $122,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA?

256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA has 1,522 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA built?

256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA?

256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA is assigned to Neil Armstrong Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Northeast Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D+; 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 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 41% of them ($128,586 against a typical $137,390), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($84 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,522 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1920 against a typical 1931). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 11% 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 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 256 Hollister Ave, Scranton, PA was $18,992. The county assessed it at $118,710.

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