NOT LISTED FOR SALE

540 Colfax Ave Scranton, PA 18510

Hill Section Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $248,000 - $329,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,620 Sq Ft
$177/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 15, 2020

Last sale price $146,000 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 96% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,075/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • 4-minute walk to Nay Aug Park

About This Home

As of December 2020

Charming home with original woodwork. Freshly painted and new appliances in the updated kitchen. Hardwood floors under the carpet. 2 car detached garage/workshop. Everyone loves the walk-up attic with potential for office space, game room or a master bedroom! Must see to appreciate all this home has to offer!, Baths: 1 Bath Lev 2, Beds: 2+ Bed 2nd, SqFt Fin - Main: 910.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, Formal Dining Room: Y, Modern Kitchen: Y, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 710.00

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Benjamin

Classic Properties Mountainhome License #AB066049 Listed on: 10/21/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Susan Pizzola

Dwell Real Estate - Dunmore Branch Office License #RS349654

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1923

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 35x160
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Walkup Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Foreclosure
  • Assessor Parcel Number 15710040037
  • $16,000 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1923

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: Scranton Expressway to Mulberry Street. Left onto Colfax. Property on right.
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level), Two, One and One Half
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1923
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1620
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Reso Interior Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AtticFeatures: Walk Up
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 2201.92
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • ForeclosureDeedRecorded: Yes
  • Special Features: 1028
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Oven
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Basement: Interior Entry, Unfinished, Partial
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Tile
  • Private Spa: No
  • Basement YN: No

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Wood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • RoadFrontageLength: 35.00

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Off Street, None

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Cable Available
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 35X160
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 15710040037
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5035.13
  • Tax Book Number: 2020-05602
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 16000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 21, 2020
Closed on
Dec 15, 2020
Sold by
Federal National Mortgage Association
Bought by
Boyle Kielan O
Seller's Agent
Stephanie Benjamin
Classic Properties Mountainhome
Buyer's Agent
Susan Pizzola
Dwell Real Estate - Dunmore Branch Office
List Price
$134,900
Sold Price
$146,000
Premium/Discount to List
$11,100
8.23%
Current Estimated Value
$286,667

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$140,667
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.06%
Original Mortgage
$138,700
Outstanding Balance
$124,898
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$129,102

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 24, 2020
Sold by
Malinak Megan
Bought by
Federal National Mortgage Association

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 6, 2007
Sold by
Seechock James J and Seechock Ann M
Bought by
Malinak Megan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$170,905
Interest Rate
6.74%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Boyle Kielan O $146,000 Amrock Inc
Federal National Mortgage Association $144,798 Servicelink
Malinak Megan $179,900 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Boyle Kielan O $138,700
Previous Owner Malinak Megan $165,100
Previous Owner Malinak Megan $170,905
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2020 12/15/20 Sold $146,000 +8.2% $90 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Pending -- -- --
10/21/2020 10/21/20 For Sale $134,900 -- $83 / 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 $5,689 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2024 $5,235 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2023 $5,235 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2022 $5,121 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2021 $5,121 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2020 $5,035 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2019 $4,748 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2018 $4,748 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2017 $4,672 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2016 $1,773 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2015 $3,276 $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
2014 -- $16,000 $5,300 $10,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Stephanie Benjamin

    Classic Properties Mountainhome

    (570) 319-3999

    3 in this area

    145 Total Sales

    Stephanie Benjamin
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Susan Pizzola

    Dwell Real Estate - Dunmore Branch Office

    (570) 309-5387

    2 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    Susan Pizzola
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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSB204558

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 15710040037

Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton 18510 Hill Section

540 Colfax Ave, Scranton, PA

This home is located at 540 Colfax Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 since 21 October 2020 and is currently estimated at $286,667, approximately $176 per square foot. This property was built in 1923. 540 Colfax Ave is a home located in Lackawanna County with nearby schools including William Prescott School, Northeast Scranton Intermediate School, and Scranton High School.

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