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$204,939$82 / 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 $178,000 on Aug 12, 2009

818 RIVER ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
2,488 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

$205K
$188K low$222K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$178,000 · Aug 12, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,905 (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.$218,170 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$34,960
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$183,210
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$13,251
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$218,170

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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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
John G. Whittier Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.7 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

818 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 65% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Bigger than 85% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a bigger lot than 73% of homes in Scranton 18505

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 65% 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$204,939
CheaperTypical $177,997Pricier

Pricier than 65% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$82
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 16% of homes nearby

Living area2,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 73% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 818 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$204,93965% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8216% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,488 ft²85% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac73% of homes48% of homes
Year builtnewer than194061% of homes41% of homes

About 818 River St

How much is 818 River St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 818 River St, Scranton, PA is $204,939 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $187,538 to $222,340. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 818 River St, Scranton, PA last sell?

818 River St, Scranton, PA last sold on Aug 12, 2009 for $178,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 818 River St, Scranton, PA?

818 River St, Scranton, PA has 2,488 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 818 River St, Scranton, PA built?

818 River St, Scranton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 818 River St, Scranton, PA?

818 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 818 River St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,044 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 65% of them ($204,939 against a typical $177,997), its price per square foot is higher than 16% of them ($82 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 85% of them (2,488 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 73% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 61% of them (1940 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 41% 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 818 River St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 818 River St, Scranton, PA was $34,905. The county assessed it at $218,170.

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