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$217,924$140 / 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 94How 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 $72,900 on Jun 18, 1998

643 RIVER ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,560 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.
3,750 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$218K
$205K low$231K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$72,900 · Jun 18, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,880 (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.$180,510 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$28,330
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$152,180
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$180,510

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.0.09
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 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
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%

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How this home compares

643 River 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 89% of homes in Nativity Section
  • Costs more per square foot than 92% of homes in Nativity Section
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 93% of homes in Nativity Section

What homes are worth in Scranton 18505

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

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$72K$456K

This home is worth more than 71% 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$217,924
CheaperTypical $177,997Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$140
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 67% of homes nearby

Living area1,560 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 45% of homes nearby

Lot size3,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 21% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 71% of homes nearby

How 643 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNativity SectionScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$217,92489% of homes71% of homes45% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$14092% of homes67% of homes43% of homes
Living areabigger than1,560 ft²37% of homes45% of homes46% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,750 ft²39% of homes21% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than195093% of homes71% of homes48% of homes

About 643 River St

How much is 643 River St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 643 River St, Scranton, PA is $217,924 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $204,892 to $230,956. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 643 River St, Scranton, PA last sell?

643 River St, Scranton, PA last sold on Jun 18, 1998 for $72,900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 643 River St, Scranton, PA?

643 River St, Scranton, PA has 1,560 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 643 River St, Scranton, PA built?

643 River St, Scranton, PA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old.

What schools serve 643 River St, Scranton, PA?

643 River St, Scranton, PA is assigned to John G. Whittier Elementary School (elementary), rated D; South Scranton Intermediate School (middle), rated D-; 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 643 River St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,044 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 71% of them ($217,924 against a typical $177,997), its price per square foot is higher than 67% of them ($140 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 45% of them (1,560 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 21% of them (3,750 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 71% of them (1950 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 45% 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 643 River St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 643 River St, Scranton, PA was $28,880. The county assessed it at $180,510.

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