$228,500
SOLD JUL 10, 2025
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,260 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$181 Per Sq Ft

9% Below List Price

33 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Private Yard
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 540 Wales Street--nestled on a quiet, low-traffic street, this brick-front ranch offers exceptional privacy and outdoor space. Situated on a spacious lot with an additional 25x188 side yard which backs up to miles of wooded land, the property provides a serene and natural setting perfect for relaxation or recreation. Enjoy peaceful mornings in the screened-in porch, afternoons in the pool, or family fun in the expansive yard. With off-street parking, a garage, and a layout designed for easy living, this home combines comfort, space, and privacy in a truly special location

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Christian Saunders

Christian Saunders Real Estate License #RM424906 Listed on: 05/08/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Thomas Exeter

Christian Saunders Real Estate License #RS353357

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,469

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x191x50x190
  • Private Yard

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Brick Veneer
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • No Kitchen Appliances

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Connected
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 12316010020
  • Tax Block 560
  • $13,000 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,469

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Directions: East Market, Right on Rockwell, Left on Wales
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: See Remarks
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1155
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Reso Interior Features: See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Financial Info Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • AtticFeatures: Crawl Opening
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 1922.03
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: None
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Has Basement: Partially Finished
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement YN: Yes
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 105

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Brick Veneer
  • Exterior Features: Private Yard
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ductless
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Connected, Water Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Residential
  • Lot Dimensions: 50X191X50X190
  • Parcel #: 12316010020

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4469.12
  • Tax Block: 560
  • Tax Book Number: 0609/0579
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 13000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 8, 2025
Closed on
Jul 10, 2025
Sold by
Fritch Carol and Fritch John Edwin
Bought by
Keosky Kenneth
Seller's Agent
Christian Saunders
Christian Saunders Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Thomas Exeter
Christian Saunders Real Estate
List Price
$249,900
Sold Price
$228,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$21,400
-8.56%
Views
163

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-22.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 1964
Bought by
Fritch John
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $228,400 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Sold $228,500 -2.7% $181 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Pending -- -- --
05/27/2025 05/27/25 Price Changed $234,900 -6.0% $186 / Sq Ft
05/08/2025 05/08/25 For Sale $249,900 -- $198 / 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 $3,982 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2024 $3,626 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2023 $3,626 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2022 $3,546 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2021 $3,546 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2020 $3,476 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2019 $3,265 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2018 $3,265 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2017 $3,204 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2016 $848 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2015 $2,040 $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
2014 -- $13,000 $1,050 $11,950
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSBSC252176

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 12316010020