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$140,799$115 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $14,420,000 on Aug 28, 2024

538 PEAR ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,224 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.
3,750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$141K
$128K low$153K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$14,420,000 · Aug 28, 2024

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$20,808 (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.$130,060 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,210
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,850
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$130,060

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.0.09
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 · 0.6 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 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

538 Pear 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 Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 70% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18505

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

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$76K$472K

This home is worth more than 23% 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$140,799
CheaperTypical $183,442Pricier

Pricier than 23% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$115
CheaperTypical $120Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Living area1,224 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size3,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 43% of homes nearby

How 538 Pear St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$140,79923% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11546% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,224 ft²20% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,750 ft²21% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than193543% of homes30% of homes

About 538 Pear St

How much is 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA is $140,799 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $128,123 to $153,475. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA last sell?

538 Pear St, Scranton, PA last sold on Aug 28, 2024 for $14,420,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA?

538 Pear St, Scranton, PA has 1,224 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA built?

538 Pear St, Scranton, PA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old.

What schools serve 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA?

538 Pear 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 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,042 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 23% of them ($140,799 against a typical $183,442), its price per square foot is higher than 46% of them ($115 against a typical $120), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,224 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,750 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 43% of them (1935 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 15% 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 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 538 Pear St, Scranton, PA was $20,808. The county assessed it at $130,060.

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