538 Orchard St Scranton, PA 18505
South Side NeighborhoodEstimated payment $1,047/month
About This Home
Attention investors! Welcome to 538 Orchard Street, a duplex situated on a corner lot in South Scranton. This 2-family property offers two spacious 2-bedroom units, each approximately 1,140 sq ft, with separate gas and electric utilities. Features include a covered front porch and a second-floor rear covered porch/patio. Conveniently located near the University of Scranton, this property offers an excellent investment opportunity with strong rental potential. Close to Lackawanna College, Steamtown National Historic Site and Marketplace, Montage Mountain Resort and Waterpark, Geisinger Community Medical Center, and Nay Aug Park. Easy access to I-81, I-84, and Route 11 makes this location ideal for commuters. Close to Moosic Street and Cedar Avenue, both major local thoroughfares, and approximately 20 minutes to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a solid income-producing property to your portfolio in one of Scranton’s most convenient and desirable locations.
Listing Agent
(215) 669-4470 sharonn.thomas@comcast.net HomeSmart Realty Advisors Listed on: 10/30/2025
Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,496
Year Built
- Built in 1930
Lot Details
- 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
Home Design
- 2,280 Sq Ft Home
- Duplex
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Brick Foundation
Parking
- On-Street Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- Hot Water Baseboard Heater
- Natural Gas Water Heater
Additional Features
- Unfinished Basement
Community Details
- 2 Units
- 2-Story Building
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 15660-010-008
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,705 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2024 | $2,470 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2023 | $2,470 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2022 | $2,415 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2021 | $2,415 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2020 | $2,370 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2019 | $2,228 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2018 | $2,228 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2017 | $2,188 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2016 | $648 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2015 | $1,637 | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
| 2014 | -- | $8,500 | $1,200 | $7,300 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 12/05/25 | Price Changed | $159,900 | -5.9% | $70 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/30/2025 10/30/25 | For Sale | $169,900 | +13.3% | $75 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/05/2022 12/05/22 | Sold | $150,000 | 0.0% | $66 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/14/2022 09/14/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 07/25/2022 07/25/22 | For Sale | $150,000 | +76.5% | $66 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/22/2021 10/22/21 | Sold | $85,000 | -12.8% | $37 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/15/2021 09/15/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/26/2021 03/26/21 | For Sale | $97,500 | +71.1% | $43 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/01/2017 05/01/17 | Sold | $57,000 | -28.7% | $23 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 04/17/2017 04/17/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/12/2014 03/12/14 | For Sale | $79,900 | -- | $32 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | None Listed On Document | |
| Sheriffs Deed | $1,210 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | $150,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $85,000 | First United Land Transfer I | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Deed | $21,500 | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $160,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $92,250 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $20,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: PALW2000718
APN: 15660010008
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this website appears in part through the BRIGHT Internet Data Exchange program, a voluntary cooperative exchange of property listing data between licensed real estate brokerage firms, and is provided by BRIGHT through a licensing agreement.
Listing information is from various brokers who participate in the Bright MLS IDX program and not all listings may be visible on the site.
The property information being provided on or through the website is for the personal, non-commercial use of consumers and such information may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Some properties which appear for sale on the website may no longer be available because they are for instance, under contract, sold or are no longer being offered for sale.
Property information displayed is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
Copyright 2025 Bright MLS, Inc.
- 321 Prospect Ave
- 522 524 River St
- 409 Prospect Ave
- 228 Pittston Ave
- 227 Stephen Ave
- 619 Hickory St
- 610 Moosic St
- 439 Alder St
- 501-503 Cedar Ave
- 615 Pittston Ave
- 618 Alder St
- 741 River St
- 527 Cedar Ave
- 421 Willow St
- 728 Alder St
- 710 Pittston Ave
- 824 Hemlock St
- 306 Willow St
- 509 Beech St
- 910 Orchard St
- 444 Orchard St
- 114 Prospect Ave Unit 1st Fl Front
- 536 Alder St Unit 2
- 536 Alder St Unit 1
- 527 Cedar Ave Unit 3rd floor
- 712 Alder St Unit First Floor
- 717-719 Prospect Ave
- 215 Hickory St Unit 9
- 215 Hickory St Unit 8
- 538 Birch St Unit 3
- 509 Bogart Place Unit 204
- 509 Bogart Unit 203 Place
- 200 Adams Ave
- 200 Adams Ave
- 200 Adams Ave
- 108 N Washington Ave Unit 902
- 611 Crown Ave
- 909 Slocum Ave Unit 1B
- 409 Lackawanna Ave Unit 508
- 426 Biden St Unit 4