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Last sold for $90,000 on Jul 22, 1999

737 ALDER ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,962 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.
0.15 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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$90,000 · Jul 22, 1999

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$32,008 (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.$200,060 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,930
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$167,130
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$200,060

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.0.15
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 · 0.2 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.6 mi
H
Scranton High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 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

737 Alder 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.

  • Bigger than 69% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Lackawanna County

How it measures up in Scranton 18505

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18505.

Living area1,962 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 69% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 737 Alder St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Living areabigger than1,962 ft²69% of homes67% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac59% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194061% of homes42% of homes

About 737 Alder St

When did 737 Alder St, Scranton, PA last sell?

737 Alder St, Scranton, PA last sold on Jul 22, 1999 for $90,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 737 Alder St, Scranton, PA?

737 Alder St, Scranton, PA has 1,962 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 737 Alder St, Scranton, PA built?

737 Alder St, Scranton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 737 Alder St, Scranton, PA?

737 Alder St, 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 737 Alder St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,043 homes in Scranton 18505, it is bigger than 69% of them (1,962 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 737 Alder St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 737 Alder St, Scranton, PA was $32,008. The county assessed it at $200,060.

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