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$157,878
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 79How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $5,000 on Oct 11, 2000

281 ATLAS ST

SIMPSON, PA 18407
0
Baths
0.76 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$158K
$125K low$191K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$5,000 · Oct 11, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,593 (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.$68,280 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$46,710
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$21,570
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$9,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$68,280

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
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
Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 2.1 mi
E
Carbondale Area Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 2.2 mi

District: Carbondale Area School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18407These 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.138
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.46

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
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.14,038
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.322 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61,979
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$83,806
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.45°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

281 Atlas 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 less than 79% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 86% of homes in Carbondale 18407

What homes are worth in Carbondale 18407

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

This home
$68K$700K

This home is worth more than 48% of homes in Carbondale 18407.

How it measures up in Carbondale 18407

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Carbondale 18407.

Estimated value$157,878
CheaperTypical $162,531Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.76 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 86% of homes nearby

How 281 Atlas St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCarbondale 18407Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$157,87848% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.76 ac86% of homes85% of homes

About 281 Atlas St

How much is 281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA is $157,878 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $125,153 to $190,603. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA last sell?

281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA last sold on Oct 11, 2000 for $5,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA?

281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA is assigned to Carbondale Area Jr. / Sr. High School (middle), rated C-; Carbondale Area Elementary School (elementary), rated D+. All sit in Carbondale Area School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA compare to other homes in Carbondale 18407?

Among the 5,311 homes in Carbondale 18407, it is worth more than 48% of them ($157,878 against a typical $162,531) and its lot is bigger than 86% of them (0.76 ac against a typical 0.18 ac). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 21% 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 281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Atlas St, Simpson, PA was $9,593. The county assessed it at $68,280.

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