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$381,695$230 / 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 89How 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 $189,000 on Apr 20, 2020

2908 MCCARTHY ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,656 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.
2012
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$382K
$339K low$424K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$189,000 · Apr 20, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$54,329 (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.$339,580 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$306,780
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$339,580

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.0.11
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

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.

E
John F. Kennedy Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.9 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.7 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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

2908 Mccarthy 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 95% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Costs more per square foot than 97% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 98% of homes in Scranton 18505

What homes are worth in Scranton 18505

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

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$77K$461K

This home is worth more than 95% 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.

Estimated value$381,695
CheaperTypical $188,732Pricier

Pricier than 95% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$230
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,656 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 29% of homes nearby

Year built2012
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 98% of homes nearby

How 2908 Mccarthy St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$381,69595% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23097% of homes88% of homes
Living areabigger than1,656 ft²52% of homes51% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac29% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than201298% of homes97% of homes

About 2908 Mccarthy St

How much is 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA is $381,695 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $339,389 to $424,001. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA last sell?

2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA last sold on Apr 20, 2020 for $189,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA?

2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA has 1,656 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA built?

2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA was built in 2012, making it 14 years old.

What schools serve 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA?

2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA is assigned to John F. Kennedy Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; South Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D-; West Scranton High School (high), rated D. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,044 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 95% of them ($381,695 against a typical $188,732), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($230 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 52% of them (1,656 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 29% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 98% of them (2012 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 82% 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 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 2908 Mccarthy St, Scranton, PA was $54,329. The county assessed it at $339,580.

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