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$333,719$213 / 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 83How 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 $31,500 on Nov 1, 2002

42 EMERALD DR

THROOP, PA 18512
0
Baths
1,564 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.
0.3 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2000
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$334K
$277K low$390K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$31,500 · Nov 1, 2002

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$43,694 (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.$284,820 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$62,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$222,720
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$20,650
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$284,820

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.0.30
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

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
Mid Valley Elementary CenterC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 1.1 mi
M
Mid Valley Secondary CenterC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 1.2 mi

District: Mid Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18512These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.13,832
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,978
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,724
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

42 Emerald Dr 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 88% of homes in Scranton 18512
  • Costs more per square foot than 90% of homes in Scranton 18512
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Scranton 18512
  • Newer than 95% of homes in Scranton 18512

What homes are worth in Scranton 18512

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

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$94K$531K

This home is worth more than 88% of homes in Scranton 18512.

How it measures up in Scranton 18512

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18512.

Estimated value$333,719
CheaperTypical $204,860Pricier

Pricier than 88% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$213
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Living area1,564 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,592 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Lot size0.3 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built2000
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 95% of homes nearby

How 42 Emerald Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18512Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$333,71988% of homes76% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$21390% of homes83% of homes
Living areabigger than1,564 ft²48% of homes47% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.3 ac89% of homes69% of homes
Year builtnewer than200095% of homes91% of homes

About 42 Emerald Dr

How much is 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA is $333,719 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $277,033 to $390,405. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA last sell?

42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA last sold on Nov 1, 2002 for $31,500, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA?

42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA has 1,564 square feet of living space and a 0.30-acre lot.

When was 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA built?

42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA was built in 2000, making it 26 years old.

What schools serve 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA?

42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA is assigned to Mid Valley Elementary Center (elementary), rated C+; Mid Valley Secondary Center (middle), rated C. All sit in Mid Valley School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18512?

Among the 4,433 homes in Scranton 18512, it is worth more than 88% of them ($333,719 against a typical $204,860), its price per square foot is higher than 90% of them ($213 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 48% of them (1,564 ft² against a typical 1,592 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.3 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 95% of them (2000 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 76% 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 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Emerald Dr, Throop, PA was $43,694. The county assessed it at $284,820.

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