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$128,630$95 / 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 Aug 30, 2026

656 WALES ST

SCRANTON, PA 18508
0
Baths
1,357 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.
0.8 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

$129K
$121K low$137K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$28,270 (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.$176,700 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$56,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$120,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$176,700

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.151 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
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.80
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None

Transaction History(2)

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
Neil Armstrong Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 1.2 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 mi
M
Northeast Scranton Intermediate SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 2.6 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

656 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 less than 89% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 84% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 68% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Among the largest lots in Scranton 18508
  • Newer than 65% 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.

This home
$72K$296K

This home is worth more than 41% 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$128,630
CheaperTypical $137,000Pricier

Pricier than 41% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$95
CheaperTypical $95Pricier

Pricier than 50% of homes nearby

Living area1,357 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,552 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 34% of homes nearby

Lot size0.8 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than almost all homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 656 Wales St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18508Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$128,63041% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$9550% of homes16% of homes
Living areabigger than1,357 ft²34% of homes32% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.8 acalmost all homes85% of homes
Year builtnewer than194065% of homes42% of homes

About 656 Wales St

How much is 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA is $128,630 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $120,594 to $136,666. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA last sell?

656 Wales St, Scranton, PA last sold on Dec 14, 2015, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

656 Wales St, Scranton, PA has 1,357 square feet of living space and a 0.80-acre lot.

When was 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA built?

656 Wales St, Scranton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

656 Wales St, Scranton, PA is assigned to Neil Armstrong Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; 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 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18508?

Among the 3,354 homes in Scranton 18508, it is worth more than 41% of them ($128,630 against a typical $137,000), its price per square foot is higher than 50% of them ($95 against a typical $95), it is bigger than 34% of them (1,357 ft² against a typical 1,552 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost all of them (0.8 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (1940 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 11% 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 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 656 Wales St, Scranton, PA was $28,270. The county assessed it at $176,700.

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