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$242,208$224 / 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 84How 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 $228,000 on May 22, 2026

551 BACK ST

SCRANTON, PA 18504
0
Baths
1,080 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.
2024
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$242K
$204K low$281K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$228,000 · May 22, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$32,224 (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.$201,410 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$30,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$170,810
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$18,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$201,410

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(5)

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 · 0.5 mi
H
West Scranton High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
West Scranton Intermediate SchoolB-
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

551 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 more than 94% of homes in Bellevue
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Bellevue
  • Smaller than 94% of homes in Scranton 18504
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Among the newest homes in Bellevue

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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$79K$415K

This home is worth more than 82% 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$242,208
CheaperTypical $168,595Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$224
CheaperTypical $110Pricier

Pricier than 98% of homes nearby

Living area1,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,713 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 6% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Year built2024
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 551 Back St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBellevueScranton 18504Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$242,20894% of homes82% of homes53% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$224almost all homes98% of homes87% of homes
Living areabigger than1,080 ft²8% of homes6% of homes13% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac34% of homes35% of homes19% of homes
Year builtnewer than2024almost all homesalmost all homesalmost all homes

About 551 Back St

How much is 551 Back St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Back St, Scranton, PA is $242,208 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $203,767 to $280,649. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 551 Back St, Scranton, PA last sell?

551 Back St, Scranton, PA last sold on May 22, 2026 for $228,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 551 Back St, Scranton, PA?

551 Back St, Scranton, PA has 1,080 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 551 Back St, Scranton, PA built?

551 Back St, Scranton, PA was built in 2024, making it 2 years old.

What schools serve 551 Back St, Scranton, PA?

551 Back St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Frances Willard Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; West Scranton High School (high), rated C; West Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Scranton School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 551 Back St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18504?

Among the 6,947 homes in Scranton 18504, it is worth more than 82% of them ($242,208 against a typical $168,595), its price per square foot is higher than 98% of them ($224 against a typical $110), it is bigger than 6% of them (1,080 ft² against a typical 1,713 ft²), its lot is bigger than 35% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2024 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 53% 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 551 Back St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Back St, Scranton, PA was $32,224. The county assessed it at $201,410.

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