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$220,652$119 / 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 Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $39,000 on Nov 15, 1988

639 WALES ST

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,862 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.
0.5 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$221K
$204K low$238K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$39,000 · Nov 15, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,404 (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.$215,040 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$45,610
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$169,430
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,350
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$215,040

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.0.50
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 · 1.1 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.2 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.5 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

639 Wales 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 91% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Has a bigger lot than 97% of homes in Scranton 18508
  • Older than 71% 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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$73K$303K

This home is worth more than 91% 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$220,652
CheaperTypical $136,130Pricier

Pricier than 91% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$119
CheaperTypical $94Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area1,862 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.5 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 97% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 49% of homes nearby

How 639 Wales St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$220,65291% of homes47% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$11976% of homes31% of homes
Living areabigger than1,862 ft²69% of homes62% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.5 ac97% of homes80% of homes
Year builtnewer than193049% of homes29% of homes

About 639 Wales St

How much is 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA is $220,652 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $203,532 to $237,772. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA last sell?

639 Wales St, Scranton, PA last sold on Nov 15, 1988 for $39,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

639 Wales St, Scranton, PA has 1,862 square feet of living space and a 0.50-acre lot.

When was 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA built?

639 Wales St, Scranton, PA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old.

What schools serve 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

639 Wales 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 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 91% of them ($220,652 against a typical $136,130), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($119 against a typical $94), it is bigger than 69% of them (1,862 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than 97% of them (0.5 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 49% of them (1930 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 47% 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 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 639 Wales St, Scranton, PA was $34,404. The county assessed it at $215,040.

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