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$182,715$88 / ft²
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Last sold for $43,000 on Jan 28, 1998

968 RIDGE AVE

SCRANTON, PA 18510
0
Baths
2,080 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1911
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.

Valuation

$183K
$173K low$192K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$43,000 · Jan 28, 1998

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$26,493 (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.$165,590 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$37,640
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$127,950
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.$165,590

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.0.14
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
William Prescott Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.2 mi
M
Northeast 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 18510These 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.120
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.48

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.85%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.12,775
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,291 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$52,107
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,947
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

968 Ridge Ave 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 68% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Costs less per square foot than 88% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Bigger than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Has a smaller lot than 71% of homes in Lackawanna County
  • Older than 93% of homes in Lackawanna County

What homes are worth in Scranton 18510

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$78K$442K

This home is worth more than 46% of homes in Scranton 18510.

How it measures up in Scranton 18510

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Scranton 18510.

Estimated value$182,715
CheaperTypical $188,461Pricier

Pricier than 46% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$88
CheaperTypical $107Pricier

Pricier than 25% of homes nearby

Living area2,080 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 53% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1911
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 968 Ridge Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeScranton 18510Lackawanna County
Estimated valuepricier than$182,71546% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$8825% of homes12% of homes
Living areabigger than2,080 ft²53% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac54% of homes29% of homes
Year builtnewer than191112% of homes7% of homes

About 968 Ridge Ave

How much is 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA is $182,715 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $173,227 to $192,203. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA last sell?

968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA last sold on Jan 28, 1998 for $43,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA?

968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA has 2,080 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA built?

968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA was built in 1911, making it 115 years old.

What schools serve 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA?

968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA is assigned to William Prescott Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Northeast 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 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA compare to other homes in Scranton 18510?

Among the 2,717 homes in Scranton 18510, it is worth more than 46% of them ($182,715 against a typical $188,461), its price per square foot is higher than 25% of them ($88 against a typical $107), it is bigger than 53% of them (2,080 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1911 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Lackawanna County, it is worth more than 32% 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 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 968 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA was $26,493. The county assessed it at $165,590.

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