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$200,314$138 / 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 91How 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 $125,000 on Oct 18, 2018

638 SANDERSON ST

THROOP, PA 18512
0
Baths
1,452 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1940
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$200K
$183K low$217K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Oct 18, 2018

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,110 (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.$170,200 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$40,450
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$129,750
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$170,200

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.0.18
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(1)

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
Mid Valley Elementary CenterC+
Elementary · Grades KG–6 · 0.8 mi
M
Mid Valley Secondary CenterC
Middle · Grades 7–12 · 0.9 mi

District: Mid Valley School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 18512These 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.127
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.107
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.9.1%
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.13,832
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,221 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$68,978
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81,724
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.47°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 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

638 Sanderson 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.

What homes are worth in Scranton 18512

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

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$95K$541K

This home is worth more than 47% of homes in Scranton 18512.

How it measures up in Scranton 18512

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18512.

Estimated value$200,314
CheaperTypical $204,866Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$138
CheaperTypical $136Pricier

Pricier than 52% of homes nearby

Living area1,452 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,594 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 40% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.16 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 59% of homes nearby

How 638 Sanderson St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18512Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$200,31447% of homes39% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13852% of homes42% of homes
Living areabigger than1,452 ft²40% of homes39% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac59% of homes47% of homes
Year builtnewer than194059% of homes42% of homes

About 638 Sanderson St

How much is 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA is $200,314 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $183,240 to $217,388. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA last sell?

638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA last sold on Oct 18, 2018 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA?

638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA has 1,452 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA built?

638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA?

638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA is assigned to Mid Valley Elementary Center (elementary), rated C+; 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 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18512?

Among the 4,433 homes in Scranton 18512, it is worth more than 47% of them ($200,314 against a typical $204,866), its price per square foot is higher than 52% of them ($138 against a typical $136), it is bigger than 40% of them (1,452 ft² against a typical 1,594 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.16 ac) and it is newer than 59% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 39% 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 Sanderson St, Throop, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 638 Sanderson St, Throop, PA was $26,110. The county assessed it at $170,200.

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