RENTED OCT 10, 2025

1240 Watson St Scranton, PA 18504

Hyde Park Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $262,000 - $356,885

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,530 Sq Ft
$206/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 27, 2022

Last sale price $299,000 $195 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,948/month

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Private Yard
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Recessed Lighting

About This Home

As of October 2025

Beautifully updated large first floor apartment on very quiet street in West Scranton. This home offers large first floor laundry room equipped with washer and dryer. Kitchen is a very generous size with newer stainless steel appliances and gas stove. New floors throughout the home. No carpeting. Apartment boosts generous living area along with large front porch to enjoy the beautiful summer evenings. Back patio allows for summer grilling. This apartment also comes with garage parking for one car. 12 month lease Tenants pay all utilities.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Linda Martinez

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton License #RS306064 Listed on: 06/05/2025

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

Last Renter's Agent

David Kwiatkowski

EXP Realty LLC License #RS367978

EXP Realty LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,364

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x145
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,530 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Free-Standing Gas Range

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Listing and Financial Details

  • Security Deposit $1,700
  • Property Available on 6/14/25
  • Tenant pays for all utilities
  • The owner pays for exterior maintenance, snow removal
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15613020035
  • $10,500 per year additional tax assessments

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed on a case-by-case basis

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,364

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: All Utilities
  • Owner Pays: Exterior Maintenance, Snow Removal
  • Available Date: 2025-06-14
  • SecurityDeposit: 1700.00

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Main Ave in West Scranton, turn onto Watson. Proceed to home on right.
  • Unit Levels: Two
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • NumberUnfurnished: Unfurnished
  • Horses: No
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Reso Association Amenities: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1530
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Reso Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Recessed Lighting
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Structure Type: Multi Family
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AtticFeatures: Other
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 1552.41
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Free-Standing Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Spa Features: None
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement YN: No
  • Fireplace Features: None

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: None
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Block

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Pets Allowed: Will Consider
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Zoning: R2
  • Current Use: Multi-Family
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X145
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 15613020035
  • Zoning Description: Multi-Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Book Number: 1402/0723
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 10500

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2022
Closed on
Dec 27, 2022
Sold by
Chimborazo-Zaruma Luis I
Bought by
Mota Francis
Seller's Agent
Lizbeth Vaquero
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
Buyer's Agent
RACHEL WINEBRAKE
Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$299,000
Views
3
Current Estimated Value
$315,721

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,721
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.88%
Original Mortgage
$224,250
Outstanding Balance
$217,327
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$98,394

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 12, 2022
Closed on
Mar 7, 2022
Sold by
Maureen Carlton
Bought by
Chimborazo-Zaruma Luis I and Chimborazo-Zaruma Manuel I
Seller's Agent
Bonnie Rosengrant
Endless Realty, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Lizbeth Vaquero
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$176,500
Premium/Discount to List
$11,500
6.97%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
91.70%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 5, 2018
Sold by
Gaughan James J
Bought by
Carlton Maureen and Gaughan Patrick

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 22, 1992
Bought by
Gaughan James J
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Mota Francis $299,000 --
Chimborazo-Zaruma Luis I $176,500 None Listed On Document
Carlton Maureen -- None Listed On Document
Gaughan James J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Mota Francis $224,250
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/10/2025 10/10/25 Rented $18,000 +1100.0% --
10/09/2025 10/09/25 Under Contract -- -- --
08/26/2025 08/26/25 Price Changed $1,500 -6.3% $1 / Sq Ft
07/23/2025 07/23/25 Price Changed $1,600 -5.9% $1 / Sq Ft
06/05/2025 06/05/25 For Rent $1,700 -90.6% --
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Rented $18,000 +1100.0% --
07/22/2023 07/22/23 Under Contract -- -- --
05/10/2023 05/10/23 For Rent $1,500 0.0% --
12/27/2022 12/27/22 Sold $299,000 0.0% $83 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/19/2022 11/19/22 Pending -- -- --
11/14/2022 11/14/22 For Sale $299,000 +69.4% $83 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Sold $176,500 +7.0% $35 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/20/2022 02/20/22 Pending -- -- --
02/12/2022 02/12/22 For Sale $165,000 -- $32 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,364 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2024 $3,073 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2023 $3,073 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2022 $3,006 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2021 $3,006 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2020 $2,949 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2019 $2,774 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2018 $2,774 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2017 $2,725 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2016 $822 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2015 $1,714 $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
2014 -- $10,500 $1,600 $8,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Linda Martinez

    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Linda Martinez

    Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

    (570) 575-1380

    5 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Linda Martinez
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    Tenant's Agent in 2025

    David Kwiatkowski

    EXP Realty LLC

    (888) 397-7352

    1 Total Sale

    David Kwiatkowski
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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    RACHEL WINEBRAKE

    Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties

    (570) 954-5503

    2 in this area

    28 Total Sales

    RACHEL WINEBRAKE
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Jennifer Golden

    Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

    (570) 881-0579

    10 in this area

    62 Total Sales

    Jennifer Golden
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  • Bonnie Rosengrant

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Bonnie Rosengrant

    Endless Realty, LLC

    (570) 499-5464

    2 in this area

    106 Total Sales

    Bonnie Rosengrant
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    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Lizbeth Vaquero

    Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

    (570) 309-1334

    29 in this area

    115 Total Sales

    Lizbeth Vaquero
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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSBSC252848

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 15613020035

Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton 18504 Hyde Park

1240 Watson St, Scranton, PA

Not Listed for Sale

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