For sale

$245,000

117 Oswald Ave, Scranton, PA 18505

2beds

1,774sqft

$1,805/mo

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Residential, Single Family Residence

Built in 1947

0.48 Acres Lot

$266,100 Zestimate^®

$138/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Original characterQuiet dead end streetClosed in back porch

Charming well kept 1947 home situated on a spacious 0.48 acre lot on a quiet dead end street. This home features a closed in back porch,finished basement with washer and dryer.2 car garage with paved driveway. While the house retains its original character and has not been recently updated it offers a wonderful opportunity to make it your own with personal style improvements. A great opportunity for a buyer looking for a home with character and potential. House is currently being cleaned out. Measurements and taxes are approximate.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Rooms

Room types: Bedroom 1, Master Bathroom, Living Room, Laundry, Kitchen, Great Room, Family Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2

Bedroom 1

Area: 165 Square Feet
Dimensions: 15 x 11

Bedroom 2

Area: 143 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 x 11

Primary bathroom

Area: 40 Square Feet
Dimensions: 8 x 5

Dining room

Area: 325 Square Feet
Dimensions: 25 x 13

Family room

Area: 330 Square Feet
Dimensions: 22 x 15

Great room

Area: 320 Square Feet
Dimensions: 32 x 10

Kitchen

Area: 156 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 x 13

Laundry

Area: 330 Square Feet
Dimensions: 22 x 15

Living room

Area: 247 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19 x 13

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Humidity Control

Appliances

Included: Electric Oven, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Gas Water Heater, Free-Standing Refrigerator, Free-Standing Electric Range
Laundry: Lower Level

Features

Natural Woodwork
Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Finished
Attic: Crawl Opening
Number of fireplaces: 1
Fireplace features: Decorative

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,774
Total interior livable area: 1,774 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,055
Finished area below ground: 719

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Driveway, Paved, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Garage
Garage spaces: 2
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Levels: Three Or More
Stories: 3
Patio & porch: Enclosed, Rear Porch, Front Porch
Exterior features: Private Yard

Lot

Size: 0.48 Acres
Dimensions: 150 x 140
Features: Irregular Lot

Details

Parcel number: 16806020042
Zoning: R1
Zoning description: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Traditional
Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence

Materials

Block, Vinyl Siding, Stone, Stucco
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1947

Utilities & green energy

Electric: 100 Amp Service
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Scranton

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $138/sqft
Tax assessed value: $17,500
Annual tax amount: $6,507
Date on market: 10/5/2026
Cumulative days on market: 7 days
Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
Electric utility on property: Yes
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$266,100

$226,000 - $306,000

$1,781/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/5/2026	Listed for sale	$245,000$138/sqft
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC264993 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,508 +8.4%	$17,500
2024	$6,006	$17,500
2023	$6,006 +59.9%	$17,500
2022	$3,755	$17,500
2021	$3,755 -32.2%	$17,500
2020	$5,538 +1.5%	$17,500
2018	$5,457 +147.6%	$17,500
2017	$2,204	$17,500
2016	--	$17,500
2015	--	$17,500
2014	$3,864	$17,500
2013	--	$17,500
2012	--	$17,500
2011	--	$17,500
2010	--	$17,500
2009	--	$17,500
2008	--	$17,500
2007	--	$17,500
2006	--	$17,500
2005	--	$17,500
2004	--	$17,500
2003	--	$17,500
2002	--	$17,500
2000	--	$17,500