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$72,994$60 / 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 70How 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 $3,000 on Nov 5, 2021

502 WALES ST

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,210 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1906
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$73K
$51K low$95K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$3,000 · Nov 5, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,700 (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.$35,630 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,440
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$4,190
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$3,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$35,630

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(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
Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.1 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.3 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18508These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.110
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.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.14%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
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.11,174
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,852 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,504
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64,833
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

502 Wales 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.

  • Among the least valuable homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 98% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Older than 96% of homes in Scranton 18508

What homes are worth in Scranton 18508

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

This home
$72K$302K

This home is worth more than 2% of homes in Scranton 18508.

How it measures up in Scranton 18508

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18508.

Estimated value$72,994
CheaperTypical $137,000Pricier

Pricier than 2% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$60
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Living area1,210 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 58% of homes nearby

Year built1906
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 502 Wales St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$72,9942% of homesalmost no homes
Price per ft²pricier than$608% of homes2% of homes
Living areabigger than1,210 ft²21% of homes21% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac58% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than19064% of homes5% of homes

About 502 Wales St

How much is 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA is $72,994 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $51,393 to $94,595. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA last sell?

502 Wales St, Scranton, PA last sold on Nov 5, 2021 for $3,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA built?

502 Wales St, Scranton, PA was built in 1906, making it 120 years old.

What schools serve 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

502 Wales St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Neil Armstrong Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; Scranton High School (high), rated C+; Northeast Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D+. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 2% of them ($72,994 against a typical $137,000), its price per square foot is higher than 8% of them ($60 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 21% of them (1,210 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 58% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1906 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than almost no 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 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 502 Wales St, Scranton, PA was $5,700. The county assessed it at $35,630.

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