$145,000
SOLD NOV 6, 2025

229 Stephen Ave Scranton, PA 18505

South Side Neighborhood
9 Beds
6 Baths
6,000 Sq Ft
2,178 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$24 Per Sq Ft

12% Below List Price

5 Days on Market

About This Home

As of November 2025

Rare opportunity in Scranton - 6-unit building close to downtown and the University of Scranton, plus an additional lot (Pin. 1561203000201) that may be used for parking or future expansion. Property is currently condemned and requires a full rehab but offers strong upside with separate electric and gas for each unit. Lot and building sold together as one package. Cash or hard-money only. Sold as-is. See more in remarks.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Max Conway

Christian Saunders Real Estate License #RS344613 Listed on: 10/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Julissa Contreras

LUXE Homes Real Estate LLC License #RS359072

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 31x80

Interior Spaces

  • 6,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Dining Room
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 9 Bedrooms
  • 6 Full Bathrooms

Parking

  • Off-Street Parking
  • Off-Site Parking

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15612030024

Community Details

Overview

  • 6 Units

Building Details

  • 6 Separate Electric Meters
  • 6 Separate Gas Meters

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From the Steamtown Mall: Head southeast on Lackawanna Ave toward Wyoming Ave0.2 miTurn right onto Cedar Ave0.2 miSlight left onto Orchard St381 ftTurn left onto Stephen AveDestination will be on the right
  • Unit Levels: Three Or More
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 6000
  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 2217.73
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • GSB_UnitTypeDiningRoomYN: No
  • GSB_UnitTypeDiningRoomYN: No
  • GSB_UnitTypeDiningRoomYN: No
  • GSB_UnitTypeDiningRoomYN: No
  • GSB_UnitTypeDiningRoomYN: Yes
  • GSB_UnitTypeDiningRoomYN: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other
  • Full Bathrooms: 6
  • Total Bedrooms: 9
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Number Of Buildings: 1
  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Off Site, Off Street

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Zoning: N - City Mixed
  • Current Use: Multi-Family
  • Lot Dimensions: 31x80
  • Parcel #: 15612030024

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4848
  • Tax Book Number: 202516265

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 6
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 6
  • Number Of Separate Gas Meters: 6

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2025
Closed on
Nov 7, 2025
Sold by
Psm Partners Llc
Bought by
229 Stephen Property Llc
Seller's Agent
Max Conway
Christian Saunders Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julissa Contreras
LUXE Homes Real Estate LLC
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-12.12%
Views
46

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-78.95%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 14, 2025
Closed on
Oct 2, 2025
Sold by
William J Bochak Realty Inc
Bought by
Psm Partners Llc
Seller's Agent
Max Conway
Christian Saunders Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Julissa Contreras
LUXE Homes Real Estate LLC
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-12.12%
Views
46

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 4, 1995
Bought by
Bochak William Realty Inc
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $145,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $35,000 Realty Services Agency Inc
Deed $27,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/06/2025 11/06/25 Sold $145,000 -12.1% $24 / Sq Ft
10/19/2025 10/19/25 Pending -- -- --
10/14/2025 10/14/25 For Sale $165,000 -- $28 / 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 $4,848 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2024 $4,432 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2023 $4,432 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2022 $4,334 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2021 $4,334 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2020 $4,254 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2019 $4,002 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2018 $4,002 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2017 $3,931 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2016 $1,213 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2015 $2,626 $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
2014 -- $15,000 $2,500 $12,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Max Conway

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Max Conway

    Christian Saunders Real Estate

    (570) 561-5935

    3 in this area

    65 Total Sales

    Max Conway
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Julissa Contreras

    LUXE Homes Real Estate LLC

    (646) 752-0022

    6 in this area

    31 Total Sales

    Julissa Contreras
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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSBSC255337

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 15612030024

Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton 18505 South Side

229 Stephen Ave, Scranton, PA

Sold

MultiFamily

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