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Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)Residential

261 RAILROAD AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
2,850 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.
0.11 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.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$30,416 (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.$190,110 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$25,580
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$164,530
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.$190,110

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Quadplex (4 Units, Any Combination)
CountyLackawanna
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(5)

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

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

H
West Scranton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.6 mi
M
West Scranton Intermediate SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Isaac Tripp Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 1.7 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18505These 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.125
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.102
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.16%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.20,754
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,058 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,609
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$68,181
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

261 Railroad 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Scranton 18505

How it measures up in Scranton 18505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18505.

Living area2,850 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 261 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHyde ParkScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Living areabigger than2,850 ft²83% of homes91% of homes89% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac46% of homes30% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than192021% of homes17% of homes17% of homes

About 261 Railroad Ave

When did 261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Mar 7, 2025, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA built?

261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA?

261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA is assigned to West Scranton High School (high), rated C; West Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated B-; Isaac Tripp Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,042 homes in Scranton 18505, it is bigger than 91% of them (2,850 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 30% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 261 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA was $30,416. The county assessed it at $190,110.

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