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$172,531$130 / 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 92How 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 $30,000 on Dec 6, 2000

539 HIGH ST

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,331 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.
0.32 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1934
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$173K
$159K low$186K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$30,000 · Dec 6, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$22,667 (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.$145,640 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$35,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,310
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$145,640

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.0.32
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 CenterD+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 3.2 mi
M
Mid Valley Secondary CenterC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 3.2 mi

District: Mid Valley 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

539 High 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 more than 79% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Costs more per square foot than 84% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Older than 70% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18508

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

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$69K$294K

This home is worth more than 79% 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$172,531
CheaperTypical $132,342Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$130
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 84% of homes nearby

Living area1,331 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 31% of homes nearby

Lot size0.32 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built1934
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 50% of homes nearby

How 539 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$172,53179% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13084% of homes36% of homes
Living areabigger than1,331 ft²31% of homes30% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.32 ac93% of homes70% of homes
Year builtnewer than193450% of homes30% of homes

About 539 High St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 539 High St, Scranton, PA is $172,531 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $158,768 to $186,294. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

539 High St, Scranton, PA last sold on Dec 6, 2000 for $30,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 539 High St, Scranton, PA?

539 High St, Scranton, PA has 1,331 square feet of living space and a 0.32-acre lot.

When was 539 High St, Scranton, PA built?

539 High St, Scranton, PA was built in 1934, making it 92 years old.

What schools serve 539 High St, Scranton, PA?

539 High St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Mid Valley Elementary Center (elementary), rated D+; 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 539 High St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 79% of them ($172,531 against a typical $132,342), its price per square foot is higher than 84% of them ($130 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 31% of them (1,331 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (0.32 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 50% of them (1934 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 27% 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 High St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 539 High St, Scranton, PA was $22,667. The county assessed it at $145,640.

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