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$165,818$105 / 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 93How 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

517 RIPPLE ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,576 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.
1910
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$166K
$155K low$177K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,253 (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.$151,590 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,540
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$119,050
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,590

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.0.15
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
McNichols Educational PlazaC+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.7 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

517 Ripple 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 75% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 78% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a smaller lot than 67% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 94% 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
$79K$479K

This home is worth more than 39% 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$165,818
CheaperTypical $184,268Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$105
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,576 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,635 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1910
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 6% of homes nearby

How 517 Ripple St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$165,81839% of homes25% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10536% of homes22% of homes
Living areabigger than1,576 ft²46% of homes48% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac52% of homes33% of homes
Year builtnewer than19106% of homes7% of homes

About 517 Ripple St

How much is 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA is $165,818 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $154,807 to $176,829. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA last sell?

517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA last sold on Nov 26, 2008, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA?

517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA has 1,576 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA built?

517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA was built in 1910, making it 116 years old.

What schools serve 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA?

517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA is assigned to McNichols Educational Plaza (elementary), rated C+; South Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated C; West Scranton High School (high), rated C. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,042 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 39% of them ($165,818 against a typical $184,268), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($105 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 46% of them (1,576 ft² against a typical 1,635 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 6% of them (1910 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 25% 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 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 517 Ripple St, Scranton, PA was $24,253. The county assessed it at $151,590.

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