NOT LISTED FOR SALE

638 River St Scranton, PA 18505

South Side Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $156,000 - $174,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,512 Sq Ft
$107/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 08, 2023

Last sale price $135,000 $89 Per Sq Ft

Est. 20% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,185/month

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Porch
  • Screened Patio
  • Wood Flooring
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • 4-minute walk to Connors Park

About This Home

As of December 2023

Affordable home waiting for someone to bring their finishing touches. Plenty of offstreet parking including front driveway and parking pad with alley access in rear. Extra bonus room on the second level could be a walkthrough 4th bedroom. Convenient access to highway 81 makes this a great buy!, Baths: 1 Bath Lev 2, Beds: 2+ Bed 2nd, SqFt Fin - Main: 764.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, Formal Dining Room: Y, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 748.00

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Breana Schall

LUZERNE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS License #RS342977 Listed on: 10/13/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

NON MEMBER

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,057

Year Built

  • Built in 1935

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 40x157
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Wood Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,512 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Paved Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15668010037
  • $10,000 per year additional tax assessments

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,057

Year Built

Built in 1935

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From 81 N, take exit 184 towards River St. Turn left onto River St. House on left.
  • Unit Levels: Split Entry (Bi-Level), Two, One and One Half
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1935
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • ResoLotFeatures: Level
  • Road Frontage Type: Other
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1512
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Reso Interior Features: Eat-in Kitchen
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • AtticFeatures: Crawl Opening
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 1478.49
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

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

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition, Wood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: No
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • RoadFrontageLength: 40.00

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: Asphalt, Other, On Street, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Natural Gas
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Scranton

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 40X157
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Parcel #: 15668010037
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3057.46
  • Tax Book Number: 201809325
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: 10000

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 13, 2023
Closed on
Dec 8, 2023
Sold by
Palmer David and Palmer Elisabeth Anne
Bought by
Santiago Janessa and Barraza Jackelyne
Seller's Agent
Breana Schall
LUZERNE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER
NON MEMBER
List Price
$145,000
Sold Price
$135,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-6.9%
Views
8
Current Estimated Value
$162,394

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$27,394
Avg. Annual Appreciation
15.42%
Original Mortgage
$128,250
Outstanding Balance
$126,732
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$41,391

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2017
Closed on
Jun 4, 2018
Sold by
Eiden Eugene and Eiden Ellen
Bought by
Palmer David
Seller's Agent
Ann Kelly Devereaux
CLASSIC PROPERTIES
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER
NON MEMBER
List Price
$70,000
Sold Price
$66,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$3,500
-5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.79%
Original Mortgage
$67,929
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 14, 1989
Bought by
Eiden Eugene and Eiden Ellen
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
Santiago Janessa $135,000 None Listed On Document
Palmer David $66,500 None Available
Eiden Eugene $67,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Santiago Janessa $128,250
Previous Owner Palmer David $67,929
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/08/2023 12/08/23 Sold $135,000 -6.9% $89 / Sq Ft
10/21/2023 10/21/23 Pending -- -- --
10/13/2023 10/13/23 For Sale $145,000 +118.0% $96 / Sq Ft
06/15/2018 06/15/18 Sold $66,500 -5.0% $43 / Sq Ft
04/30/2018 04/30/18 Pending -- -- --
06/17/2017 06/17/17 For Sale $70,000 -- $45 / 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 $3,337 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2024 $3,057 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2023 $3,057 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2022 $2,990 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2021 $2,990 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2020 $2,937 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2019 $2,765 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2018 $2,765 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2017 $2,718 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2016 $906 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2015 $1,733 $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
2014 -- $10,000 $2,200 $7,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Breana Schall

    LUZERNE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    NON MEMBER

    NON MEMBER

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Ann Kelly Devereaux

    CLASSIC PROPERTIES

    (570) 212-2038

    15 in this area

    71 Total Sales

    Ann Kelly Devereaux
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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSB234483

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 15668010037

Pennsylvania Lackawanna County Scranton 18505 South Side

638 River St, Scranton, PA

This home is located at 638 River St, Scranton, PA 18505 since 13 October 2023 and is currently estimated at $162,394, approximately $107 per square foot. This property was built in 1935. 638 River St is a home located in Lackawanna County with nearby schools including John G. Whittier Elementary School, South Scranton Intermediate, and Scranton High School.

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