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$115,010$101 / 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

438 BIRCH ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,140 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.
1,980 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

$115K
$94K low$136K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,778 (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.$111,120 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$24,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$87,120
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$111,120

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.30%

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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

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.

M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
E
McNichols Educational PlazaD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 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

438 Birch 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 93% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 81% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 83% 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.

This home
$77K$461K

This home is worth more than 11% 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$115,010
CheaperTypical $188,732Pricier

Pricier than 11% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$101
CheaperTypical $122Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Living area1,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size1,980 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 17% of homes nearby

How 438 Birch St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$115,01011% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10127% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,140 ft²14% of homes16% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,980 ft²3% of homes2% of homes
Year builtnewer than192017% of homes17% of homes

About 438 Birch St

How much is 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA is $115,010 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $94,377 to $135,643. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

How big is 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA?

438 Birch St, Scranton, PA has 1,140 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA built?

438 Birch St, Scranton, PA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old.

What schools serve 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA?

438 Birch St, Scranton, PA is assigned to South Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D-; McNichols Educational Plaza (elementary), 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 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,044 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 11% of them ($115,010 against a typical $188,732), its price per square foot is higher than 27% of them ($101 against a typical $122), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,140 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (1,980 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 7% 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 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 438 Birch St, Scranton, PA was $17,778. The county assessed it at $111,120.

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