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$158,083$152 / 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 91How 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 $8,000 on Aug 4, 1986

438 RIVER ST

DICKSON CITY, PA 18519
0
Baths
1,040 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$158K
$144K low$172K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,000 · Aug 4, 1986

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$23,404 (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.$150,370 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$112,730
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,450
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$150,370

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.197 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%

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.0.14
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.

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

District: Mid Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18519These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.103
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.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.3%
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.4,857
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,753 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,569
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$78,857
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.48°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.40 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 River 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 85% of homes in Scranton 18519
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Scranton 18519
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18519

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

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$120K$486K

This home is worth more than 15% of homes in Scranton 18519.

How it measures up in Scranton 18519

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18519.

Estimated value$158,083
CheaperTypical $203,265Pricier

Pricier than 15% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$152
CheaperTypical $146Pricier

Pricier than 57% of homes nearby

Living area1,040 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,520 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 438 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18519Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,08315% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$15257% of homes49% of homes
Living areabigger than1,040 ft²8% of homes11% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac36% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than194063% of homes42% of homes

About 438 River St

How much is 438 River St, Dickson City, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 438 River St, Dickson City, PA is $158,083 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $144,222 to $171,944. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 438 River St, Dickson City, PA last sell?

438 River St, Dickson City, PA last sold on Aug 4, 1986 for $8,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 438 River St, Dickson City, PA?

438 River St, Dickson City, PA has 1,040 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 438 River St, Dickson City, PA built?

438 River St, Dickson City, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 438 River St, Dickson City, PA?

438 River St, Dickson City, 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 438 River St, Dickson City, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18519?

Among the 1,937 homes in Scranton 18519, it is worth more than 15% of them ($158,083 against a typical $203,265), its price per square foot is higher than 57% of them ($152 against a typical $146), it is bigger than 8% of them (1,040 ft² against a typical 1,520 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). 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 438 River St, Dickson City, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 438 River St, Dickson City, PA was $23,404. The county assessed it at $150,370.

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