$265,000 - $336,000
RENTED FEB 22, 2025

538 Birch St Unit 5 Scranton, PA 18505

South Side Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
498 Sq Ft
$600 Price per Sq Ft

About This Home

As of February 2025

1 Bedroom 1 Bath Apartment. Water Included. Large bedroom with multiple large closets. Back balcony off the kitchen. Laundry hookups available in the basement. No pets or smoking. Two months proof of income, criminal background and credit check required.

Last Agent to Rent the Property

Stephen Rignanesi

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton License #RS343708 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

Last Renter's Agent

Stephen Rignanesi

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton License #RS343708 Listed on: 12/06/2024

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

Property Details

Home Type

  • Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,760

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 40x87

Interior Spaces

  • 498 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15619060026
  • $15,000 per year additional tax assessments

Property Details

Home Type

Apartment

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,760

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: From Jefferson Avenue turn left onto the Biden Expressway, Continue straight onto Pittston Ave, Turn left onto Birch St. The property will be on your right.
  • Prop. Type: Residential Lease
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • NumberUnfurnished: Unfurnished
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 498
  • Garage Yn: No
  • New Construction: No
  • AtticFeatures: None
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 2217.73
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Basement YN: No

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X87
  • Parcel #: 15619060026

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Book Number: 201906958
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 15000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2019
Sold by
Sunrise Select Properties Llc
Bought by
Unified Birch Property Llc
Current Estimated Value
$298,689

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$136,000
Outstanding Balance
$106,352
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$194,137

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Bormann Kirk R and Bormann Margaret D
Bought by
Sunrise Select Properties Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$122,000
Interest Rate
4.05%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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
Unified Birch Property Llc $170,000 Velocity Abstract Llc
Sunrise Select Properties Llc $152,500 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Unified Birch Property Llc $136,000
Previous Owner Sunrise Select Properties Llc $122,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/22/2025 02/22/25 Rented $800 0.0% --
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Under Contract -- -- --
12/06/2024 12/06/24 For Rent $800 -- --
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 $4,760 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2024 $4,345 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2023 $4,345 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2022 $4,249 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2021 $4,249 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2020 $4,169 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2019 $3,920 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2018 $3,920 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2017 $3,849 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2016 $1,131 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2015 $2,876 $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
2014 -- $15,000 $2,050 $12,950
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Landlord's Agent in 2025

    Stephen Rignanesi

    Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

    (570) 362-3190

    46 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSBSC6262

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 15619060026

Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton 18505 South Side

538 Birch St Unit 5, Scranton, PA

This home is located at 538 Birch St Unit 5, Scranton, PA 18505 since 06 December 2024 and is currently priced at $298,689. This property was built in 1925. 538 Birch St Unit 5 is a home located in Lackawanna County with nearby schools including McNichols Plaza Elementary School, South Scranton Intermediate, and Scranton High School.

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