426 S Main St Taylor, PA 18517
5
Beds
1.5
Baths
3,104
Sq Ft
0.3
Acres
Highlights
- Colonial Architecture
- Corner Lot
- Home Office
- Wood Flooring
- No HOA
- Wrap Around Porch
About This Home
As of July 2025This historic century home, once owned by the Honorable late State Rep James E. Watkins, and then Dr. U.P. Horger is a preserved gem never having been on the market. It is a well known landmark in Taylor. Along with the 100's of species of flowers, the variety of Azalia's & dogwoods are priceless in the spring. There is a rose garden, grape vines, & asparagus beds along with a gold fish pond. The yard is framed with a stone wall and vinal fencing. This stately corner 3 story Colonial boasts 12 '' ceilings classic center hallway, large living room with a wood burning fireplace and built in book shelves on either side, large dining room, large newer eat in kitchen with a large pantry off the side and a door to the 3 season enclosed back porch, second floor consists of 5 bedrooms, one of which could be used as a Nannies room with private stairs to kitchen and an Italian tile bath, walk up steps to the attic which could be finished as bedrooms, play room or simply used as storage, full bsmt with an older bar set up, there is also a private Doctors office consisting of 3 rooms and its own private entrance (waiting area, examination room and a private Dr. Office), leaded glass and stained glass windows and cabinet doors dispersed through the home, 2 sets of functioning pocket door between the living room & dining room, back set of stairs from the second floor to the first floor (servant steps to kitchen back in the day) American Chestnut woodwork & moulding throughout the home, hardwood flooring throughout home, recessed radiators through the home, wrap around porch, wood burning fireplace, newer gas (steam) heater, 2 car detached garage, larger side and rear yard and several flower beds, The former Dr office would be ideal for an accountant, lawyers, any smaller business or even an in-law suite. The whole property was used to film the movie ''That Championship Season in 1982
Last Agent to Sell the Property
CLASSIC PROPERTIES License #RS132915A Listed on: 10/31/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,654
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 0.3 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 90x150x84x150
- Wood Fence
- Corner Lot
- Garden
- Back Yard
- Property is zoned R1
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Additional Parking
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Stone Foundation
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Fiberglass Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Stone
Interior Spaces
- 3,104 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Bookcases
- Woodwork
- Ceiling Fan
- Entrance Foyer
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Electric Range
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Laundry in Basement
Outdoor Features
- Wrap Around Porch
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Steam
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- 200+ Amp Service
- Natural Gas Connected
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 16618020024
- $17,000 per year additional tax assessments
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 31, 2024
Closed on
Jun 8, 2025
Sold by
Horger Jean H and Horger Margaret S
Bought by
Anderson Janilela
Seller's Agent
Bob Reber
CLASSIC PROPERTIES
Buyer's Agent
Adriana Jez
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$329,900
Sold Price
$257,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$72,400
-21.95%
Views
351
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.51%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$199,831
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$60,966
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 27, 1967
Bought by
Horger Horger U and Horger Jean H
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $257,500 | None Listed On Document | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2025 07/08/25 | Sold | $257,500 | -14.2% | $83 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/13/2025 03/13/25 | Price Changed | $300,000 | -6.2% | $97 / Sq Ft |
| 01/02/2025 01/02/25 | Price Changed | $319,900 | -3.0% | $103 / Sq Ft |
| 10/31/2024 10/31/24 | For Sale | $329,900 | -- | $106 / 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 | $4,097 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2024 | $3,654 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2023 | $3,654 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2022 | $3,654 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2021 | $3,654 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2020 | $3,582 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2019 | $3,413 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2018 | $3,353 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2017 | $3,256 | $17,000 | $0 | $17,000 |
| 2016 | $1,782 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | -- | $17,000 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | -- | $17,000 | $0 | $0 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Bob Reber
Seller's Agent in 2025
Bob Reber
CLASSIC PROPERTIES
(570) 587-7000
1 in this area
52 Total Sales
-
Adriana Jez
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Adriana Jez
EXP Realty LLC
(888) 397-7352
4 in this area
96 Total Sales
Map
Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®
MLS Number: GSBSC5674
APN: 16618020024
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