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$240,467$84 / 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 86How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

837 ORCHARD ST

SCRANTON, PA 18505
0
Baths
2,872 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

$240K
$206K low$274K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$34,204 (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.$213,790 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$32,870
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$180,920
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$7,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$213,790

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 SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.1 mi
M
South Scranton Intermediate SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.8 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

837 Orchard 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 75% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Scranton 18505
  • Has a smaller lot than 65% 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.

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$76K$463K

This home is worth more than 75% 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$240,467
CheaperTypical $188,831Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$84
CheaperTypical $121Pricier

Pricier than 14% of homes nearby

Living area2,872 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,632 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 60% of homes nearby

Year built1940
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 61% of homes nearby

How 837 Orchard St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18505Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$240,46775% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8414% of homes10% of homes
Living areabigger than2,872 ft²91% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac60% of homes35% of homes
Year builtnewer than194061% of homes42% of homes

About 837 Orchard St

How much is 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA is $240,467 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $206,464 to $274,470. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA last sell?

837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA last sold on Jun 12, 1969, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA?

837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA has 2,872 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA built?

837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA was built in 1940, making it 86 years old.

What schools serve 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA?

837 Orchard 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 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18505?

Among the 6,044 homes in Scranton 18505, it is worth more than 75% of them ($240,467 against a typical $188,831), its price per square foot is higher than 14% of them ($84 against a typical $121), it is bigger than 91% of them (2,872 ft² against a typical 1,632 ft²), its lot is bigger than 60% of them (0.15 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 52% 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 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 837 Orchard St, Scranton, PA was $34,204. The county assessed it at $213,790.

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