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$144,290$128 / 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 Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $80,000 on Dec 18, 2020

551 LAUREL ST

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,128 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$144K
$122K low$167K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$80,000 · Dec 18, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$27,253 (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.$170,340 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$27,040
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$143,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$11,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,340

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.13 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyLackawanna
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
Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.5 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.9 mi

District: Scranton 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

551 Laurel 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 84% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs more per square foot than 83% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Smaller than 86% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 97% of homes in Scranton 18508

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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$71K$303K

This home is worth more than 61% 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$144,290
CheaperTypical $133,454Pricier

Pricier than 61% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$128
CheaperTypical $92Pricier

Pricier than 83% of homes nearby

Living area1,128 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,548 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 14% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 97% of homes nearby

How 551 Laurel St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,29061% of homes16% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$12883% of homes35% of homes
Living areabigger than1,128 ft²14% of homes15% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac54% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than198897% of homes81% of homes

About 551 Laurel St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA is $144,290 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $121,554 to $167,026. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA last sold on Dec 18, 2020 for $80,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

When was 551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA built?

551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old.

What schools serve 551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA?

551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Neil Armstrong Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; Scranton High School (high), rated C-; Northeast 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 551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 61% of them ($144,290 against a typical $133,454), its price per square foot is higher than 83% of them ($128 against a typical $92), it is bigger than 14% of them (1,128 ft² against a typical 1,548 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 97% of them (1988 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 16% 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 Laurel St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 551 Laurel St, Scranton, PA was $27,253. The county assessed it at $170,340.

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