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$207,659
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 94How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026

638 ORCHARD ST # R

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,640 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.

Valuation

$208K
$196K low$220K high
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$207,659
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$166,127

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,824 (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.$17,650 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,680
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$9,970
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$17,650

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
CountyLackawanna
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.04
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
John G. Whittier Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

638 Orchard St # R 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 78% of homes in Nativity Section
  • Among the smallest lots 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.

This home
$66K$455K

This home is worth more than 66% 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$207,659
CheaperTypical $178,379Pricier

Pricier than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size1,640 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

How 638 Orchard St # R ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNativity SectionScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$207,65978% of homes66% of homes43% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,640 ft²7% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes

About 638 Orchard St # R

How much is 638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA is $207,659 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $195,594 to $219,724. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA last sell?

638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA last sold on Apr 13, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.

What schools serve 638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA?

638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA is assigned to John G. Whittier Elementary School (elementary), rated B; South Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated C; 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 638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,042 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 66% of them ($207,659 against a typical $178,379) and its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,640 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 43% 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 638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 638 Orchard St # R, Scranton, PA was $2,824. The county assessed it at $17,650.

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