NOT LISTED FOR SALE

538 Fig St Scranton, PA 18505

South Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $93,892 - $180,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,356 Sq Ft
$116/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 30, 2013

Last sale price $96,000 $71 Per Sq Ft

Est. 64% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,205/month

39 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Fenced

About This Home

As of September 2013

This charming, craftsman style home says welcome right from the front door and porch. Hardwood floors, stained glass, french doors, beautiful staircase. This is a classic. Also, 1 car garage with court access, vinyl siding, tastefully landscaped yard surrounded by decorative wrought iron fence., Baths: 1 Bath Lev 2, Beds: 2+ Bed 2nd, SqFt Fin - Main: 696.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, Formal Dining Room: Y, Modern Kitchen: Y, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 660.00

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Wayne Evans

Wayne Evans Realty License #RM421529 Listed on: 06/18/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

JAMES REESE

O BOYLE REAL ESTATE LLC License #RS250316

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50' x 75'
  • Fenced

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stone

Interior Spaces

  • 1,356 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling System Mounted To A Wall/Window
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 16707020054
  • $11,500 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Central City, south on Pittston Avenue, Left at Fig Street at Light. House on right.
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level), Two, One and One Half
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • ResoLotFeatures: Rectangular Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1356
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Reso Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • AtticFeatures: Storage,Walk Up
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 1280.64
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished, Interior Entry
  • Flooring: Concrete, Wood
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement YN: No

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Wood
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: No
  • Construction Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • RoadFrontageLength: 75.00

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Detached

Utilities

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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 50' x 75'
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 16707020054
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2517.59
  • Tax Book Number: 2007-30148
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 11500

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 18, 2013
Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Polster Michelle K and Polster Joseph A
Bought by
Fadl Nora A
Seller's Agent
Wayne Evans
Wayne Evans Realty
Buyer's Agent
JAMES REESE
O BOYLE REAL ESTATE LLC
List Price
$99,000
Sold Price
$96,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,000
-3.03%
Total Days on Market
39
Current Estimated Value
$156,973

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$60,973
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.29%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2007
Sold by
Quinn Debra
Bought by
Wimmer Michelle K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$97,850
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Fadl Nora A $96,000 None Available
Wimmer Michelle K $103,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Wimmer Michelle K $97,850
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2013 09/30/13 Sold $96,000 -3.0% $71 / Sq Ft
07/27/2013 07/27/13 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2013 06/18/13 For Sale $99,000 -- $73 / 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 $3,940 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2024 $3,616 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2023 $3,616 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2022 $3,537 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2021 $3,537 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2020 $3,476 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2019 $3,274 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2018 $3,274 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2017 $3,220 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2016 $1,136 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2015 $2,132 $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
2014 -- $11,500 $3,050 $8,450
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Wayne Evans

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Wayne Evans

    Wayne Evans Realty

    (570) 479-0433

    28 in this area

    74 Total Sales

    Wayne Evans
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    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    JAMES REESE

    O BOYLE REAL ESTATE LLC

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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSB132937

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 16707020054

Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton 18505 South Side

538 Fig St, Scranton, PA

This home is located at 538 Fig St, Scranton, PA 18505 since 18 June 2013 and is currently estimated at $156,973, approximately $115 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 538 Fig St 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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