1240 Watson St Scranton, PA 18504
Hyde Park Neighborhood
--
Bed
--
Bath
3,600
Sq Ft
5,663
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of December 2022Amazing opportunity to own this fully renovated up and down duplex in great section of West Scranton. 3 bedrooms 1 full bathroom per unit, beautiful large updated kitchens, new flooring throughout & hardwood flooring in upstairs unit, entire house recently painted. Outside features yard with a 3 car garage with alley access. Separate utilities. Live in one side and rent the other. Vacant ready to show right away., Modern Kitchen: Y, Tax Information: Available, Kitchen: Modern, Baths: Modern, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, SqFt Fin - Main: 1800.00, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 1800.00, Additional Info: All information is approximate, not warranted or guaranteed. Home being sold in 'AS IS' condition.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton License #RS355766 Listed on: 11/12/2022
Property Details
Home Type
Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$3,364
Year Built
1959
Lot Details
0
Parking
3
Listing Details
- Directions: Main Ave to Watson Street and home is on the right
- Unit Levels: One and One Half
- Lot Size Acres: 0.13
- Prop. Type: Residential Income
- Building Stories: 2
- Subdivision Name: Hyde Park
- Year Built: 1959
- Reso Property Sub Type: Multi Family
- ResoLaundryFeatures: None
- ResoLotFeatures: Irregular Lot, Rectangular Lot
- Road Frontage Type: City Street
- Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3600
- Architectural Style: Duplex Up & Down
- New Construction: No
- Property Attached Yn: No
- AuctionYN: No
- SchoolTaxAmount: 1501.36
- EnhancedAcccessible: No
- WaterExpense: 0.00
- SewerExpense: 0.00
- Special Features: None
- Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
- Stories: 2
Interior Features
- Appliances: Range, Refrigerator
- Has Basement: Full
- Number Of Buildings: 1
- Private Spa: No
- Basement YN: No
Exterior Features
- Roof: Composition, Wood
- Waterfront: No
- Exclusions: No
- Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
- RoadFrontageLength: 40.00
Garage/Parking
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Garage, Off Street, None
Utilities
- Cooling: Window Unit(s)
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Water Source: Public
Condo/Co-op/Association
- Community Features: None
Schools
- Junior High Dist: Scranton
Lot Info
- Land Lease: No
- Lot Dimensions: 40X145
- Additional Parcels: No
- Parcel #: 15613020035
- Zoning Description: Multi-Family
Tax Info
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Annual Amount: 3005.78
- 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
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.21%
Original Mortgage
$224,250
Outstanding Balance
$218,491
Interest Rate
6.61%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,134
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
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $299,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $176,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $224,250 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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
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
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Linda Martinez
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
(570) 575-1380
6 in this area
77 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2023
RACHEL WINEBRAKE
Coldwell Banker Town & Country Properties
(570) 954-5503
2 in this area
30 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Jennifer Golden
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
(570) 881-0579
8 in this area
57 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2022
Bonnie Rosengrant
Endless Realty, LLC
(570) 499-5464
2 in this area
102 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2022
Lizbeth Vaquero
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
(570) 309-1334
27 in this area
110 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: GSB225014
APN: 15613020035
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