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$134,286$78 / 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 82How 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 $133,000 on Apr 1, 2024

437 RAILROAD AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,712 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.
2,644 ft²
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

$134K
$110K low$158K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$133,000 · Apr 1, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,144 (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.$125,910 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$21,070
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$104,840
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$125,910

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.8 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

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
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
Frances Willard Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
West Scranton Intermediate SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.9 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

437 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.

  • Worth less than 87% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 92% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a smaller lot than 95% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 83% of homes in Bellevue

What homes are worth in Scranton 18505

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

This home
$76K$484K

This home is worth more than 18% 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$134,286
CheaperTypical $188,560Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$78
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Living area1,712 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,630 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size2,644 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 437 Railroad Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBellevueScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$134,28630% of homes18% of homes13% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$7820% of homes11% of homes8% of homes
Living areabigger than1,712 ft²51% of homes56% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,644 ft²9% of homes8% of homes5% of homes
Year builtnewer than192017% of homes17% of homes17% of homes

About 437 Railroad Ave

How much is 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA is $134,286 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $110,411 to $158,161. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Apr 1, 2024 for $133,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

When was 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA built?

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

What schools serve 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA?

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

How does 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,043 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 18% of them ($134,286 against a typical $188,560), its price per square foot is higher than 11% of them ($78 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,712 ft² against a typical 1,630 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (2,644 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 17% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 13% 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 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 437 Railroad Ave, Scranton, PA was $20,144. The county assessed it at $125,910.

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