Welcome to this solid 3-bedroom, 2 bath home situated on a quiet corner lot. Featuring a functional layout, economical gas heat, and an oversized 2 car detached garage with additional storage for all your favorite toys and hobbies. With some minor repairs and updating this home can truly shine. Conveniently located close to major highways and amenities make this Avoca property one to see!
For sale
$235,000
1040 Russell St, Avoca, PA 18641
3beds
1,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1940
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$230,300 Zestimate®
$157/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Quiet corner lotEconomical gas heatFunctional layoutAdditional storage
- 9 days
- 816
- 51
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Casey Johnston 570-574-7276,
RPA Real Estate 570-485-2279
Source: Luzerne County AOR,MLS#: 26-4887
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 3/4 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Description: carpet
- Level: Second
- Area: 117 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Description: carpet, closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom 3
- Description: carpet, closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Other
- Description: tile floor
- Level: First
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Full bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 60 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 6
Dining room
- Description: hardwood floors, ceiling fan
- Level: First
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Living room
- Description: hardwood floors, ceiling fan
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 20
Heating
- Natural Gas, Baseboard
Cooling
- None
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Concrete
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,500
- Total interior livable area: 1,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Private
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Two
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 49X112
Details
- Parcel number: 02D12SE3007005000
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding
Condition
- Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Avoca
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $157/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $79,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,054
- Date on market: 9/23/2026
Estimated market value
$230,300
$219,000 - $242,000
$1,632/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $235,000+46.9%$157/sqft |
Source: Luzerne County AOR #26-4887 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2020 | Sold | $160,000+3.3%$107/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #202857 Report a problem | ||
| 7/28/2020 | Listed for sale | $154,900$103/sqft |
Source: REALTY NETWORK GROUP #20-2857 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,054 +0.7% | $79,000 |
| 2022 | $2,039 | $79,000 |
| 2021 | $2,039 +6.4% | $79,000 |
| 2020 | $1,916 | $79,000 |
| 2019 | $1,916 +2.1% | $79,000 |
| 2018 | $1,877 | $79,000 |
| 2017 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2015 | $1,410 | $79,000 |
| 2014 | $1,410 | $79,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $79,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $79,000 +2189.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $3,450 |
| 2007 | -- | $3,450 |
| 2006 | -- | $3,450 |
| 2005 | -- | $3,450 |
| 2004 | -- | $3,450 |
| 2003 | -- | $3,450 |
| 2002 | -- | $3,450 |
| 2000 | -- | $3,450 |
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Neighborhood: 18641
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