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$144,206$106 / 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 90How 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 $58,300 on Sep 30, 2002

822 1/2 RIVER ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
1,362 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.
3,140 ft²
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

$144K
$130K low$159K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$58,300 · Sep 30, 2002
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.$71,206
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$56,965
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.50%
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.$73,000
CITIZENS BANK NA · recorded Feb 17, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$21,875 (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.$136,730 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$26,650
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$110,080
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$5,600
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$136,730

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.0.07
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 · 0.7 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.Absentee owner
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

822 1/2 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 less than 83% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Smaller than 70% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Lackawanna County

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$453K

This home is worth more than 27% 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$144,206
CheaperTypical $178,648Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$106
CheaperTypical $116Pricier

Pricier than 39% of homes nearby

Living area1,362 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,634 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 30% of homes nearby

Lot size3,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 13% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 822 1/2 River St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$144,20627% of homes17% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$10639% of homes24% of homes
Living areabigger than1,362 ft²30% of homes33% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,140 ft²13% of homes8% of homes
Year builtnewer than194061% of homes42% of homes

About 822 1/2 River St

How much is 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA is $144,206 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $129,779 to $158,633. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA last sell?

822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA last sold on Sep 30, 2002 for $58,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA?

822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA has 1,362 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA built?

822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA?

822 1/2 River 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 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,042 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 27% of them ($144,206 against a typical $178,648), its price per square foot is higher than 39% of them ($106 against a typical $116), it is bigger than 30% of them (1,362 ft² against a typical 1,634 ft²), its lot is bigger than 13% of them (3,140 ft² 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 17% 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 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 822 1/2 River St, Scranton, PA was $21,875. The county assessed it at $136,730.

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