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$139,166$162 / 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 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $18,000 on Aug 7, 2023

539 BACK ST

SCRANTON, PA 18504
0
Baths
861 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$139K
$124K low$154K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$18,000 · Aug 7, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$17,405 (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.$108,790 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$31,030
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$77,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$108,790

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.0.11
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
Frances Willard Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.6 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
West Scranton Intermediate SchoolD
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 mi

District: Scranton School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18504These 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.121
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.49

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.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
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.21,158
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,967
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$74,819
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

539 Back 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 more per square foot than 94% of homes in Bellevue
  • Among the smallest homes in Scranton 18504
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18504

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

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$76K$427K

This home is worth more than 31% of homes in Scranton 18504.

How it measures up in Scranton 18504

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18504.

Estimated value$139,166
CheaperTypical $163,877Pricier

Pricier than 31% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$162
CheaperTypical $108Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Living area861 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,715 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 41% of homes nearby

How 539 Back St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBellevueScranton 18504Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$139,16635% of homes31% of homes15% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$16294% of homes86% of homes56% of homes
Living areabigger than861 ft²2% of homesalmost no homes6% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac37% of homes37% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than193045% of homes41% of homes29% of homes

About 539 Back St

How much is 539 Back St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 539 Back St, Scranton, PA is $139,166 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $124,125 to $154,207. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 539 Back St, Scranton, PA last sell?

539 Back St, Scranton, PA last sold on Aug 7, 2023 for $18,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 539 Back St, Scranton, PA?

539 Back St, Scranton, PA has 861 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 539 Back St, Scranton, PA built?

539 Back St, Scranton, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 539 Back St, Scranton, PA?

539 Back St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Frances Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Scranton High School (high), rated D; West 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 539 Back St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18504?

Among the 6,947 homes in Scranton 18504, it is worth more than 31% of them ($139,166 against a typical $163,877), its price per square foot is higher than 86% of them ($162 against a typical $108), it is bigger than almost none of them (861 ft² against a typical 1,715 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 41% of them (1930 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 539 Back St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 539 Back St, Scranton, PA was $17,405. The county assessed it at $108,790.

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