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$158,025$104 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $75,000 on Dec 21, 2017

819 RIVER ST # 821

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,524 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.
1960
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$158K
$150K low$166K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$75,000 · Dec 21, 2017
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$34,384
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$27,507
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.85%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$73,641
FINANCE AMERICA MTG LLC · recorded Dec 21, 2017
2nd MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$50,000
SCRANTON TIMES DOWNTOWN FCU

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$24,262 (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.$151,650 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,890
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$118,760
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$10,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$151,650

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

Transaction History(1)

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 SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolC
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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

819 River St # 821 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 77% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 77% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Newer than 82% 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.

This home
$68K$476K

This home is worth more than 36% 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$158,025
CheaperTypical $178,743Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$104
CheaperTypical $117Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Living area1,524 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 42% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1960
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 82% of homes nearby

How 819 River St # 821 ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$158,02536% of homes23% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10436% of homes23% of homes
Living areabigger than1,524 ft²42% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac59% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than196082% of homes57% of homes

About 819 River St # 821

How much is 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA is $158,025 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $149,680 to $166,370. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA last sell?

819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA last sold on Dec 21, 2017 for $75,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA?

819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA has 1,524 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA built?

819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA was built in 1960, making it 66 years old.

What schools serve 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA?

819 River St # 821, 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 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,042 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 36% of them ($158,025 against a typical $178,743), its price per square foot is higher than 36% of them ($104 against a typical $117), it is bigger than 42% of them (1,524 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 82% of them (1960 against a typical 1940). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 23% 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 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 819 River St # 821, Scranton, PA was $24,262. The county assessed it at $151,650.

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