Attention investors! Welcome to 538 Orchard Street, a duplex situated on a corner lot in South Scranton. This 2-family property offers two spacious 2-bedroom units, each approximately 1,140 sq ft, with separate gas and electric utilities. Features include a covered front porch and a second-floor rear covered porch/patio. Conveniently located near the University of Scranton, this property offers an excellent investment opportunity with strong rental potential. Close to Lackawanna College, Steamtown National Historic Site and Marketplace, Montage Mountain Resort and Waterpark, Geisinger Community Medical Center, and Nay Aug Park. Easy access to I-81, I-84, and Route 11 makes this location ideal for commuters. Close to Moosic Street and Cedar Avenue, both major local thoroughfares, and approximately 20 minutes to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a solid income-producing property to your portfolio in one of Scranton’s most convenient and desirable locations.
Sold for $155,000
$155,000
538 Orchard St, Scranton, PA 18505
4beds
--baths
2,280sqft
Duplex
Built in 1930
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$68/sqft
$1,546 Estimated rent
Home value
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Corner lotCovered front porch
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Listed by:
Sharonn Thomas-Pope 856-580-2220,
HomeSmart Realty Advisors
Bought with:
NON MEMBER, 0225194075
Non Subscribing Office
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PALW2000718
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,280
- Total interior livable area: 2,280 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 3,049 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 15660010008
- Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
- Special conditions: Real Estate Owned
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Scranton
- Municipality: SCRANTON CITY
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $155,000+12709.9%$68/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #PALW2000718 Report a problem | ||
| 9/19/2025 | Sold | $1,210-98.5%$1/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 1/20/2025 | Listing removed | $80,000$35/sqft |
Source: Luzerne County AOR #25-257 Report a problem | ||
| 1/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $80,000-46.7%$35/sqft |
Source: Luzerne County AOR #25-257 Report a problem | ||
| 12/5/2022 | Sold | $150,000$66/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #223314 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2022 | Pending sale | $150,000$66/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #22-3314 Report a problem | ||
| 7/26/2022 | Listed for sale | $150,000+76.5%$66/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #22-3314 Report a problem | ||
| 1/21/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Properties via Local MLS Report a problem | ||
| 10/22/2021 | Sold | $85,000-20.2%$37/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #21975 Report a problem | ||
| 4/15/2021 | Price change | $106,500+9.2%$47/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #21-975 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2021 | Listed for sale | $97,500$43/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #21-975 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2021 | Pending sale | $97,500$43/sqft |
Source:  Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices #21-975 Report a problem | ||
| 3/26/2021 | Listed for sale | $97,500+8.3%$43/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #21-975 Report a problem | ||
| 6/4/2019 | Listing removed | $90,000$39/sqft |
Source: ERA One Source Realty #19-1053 Report a problem | ||
| 3/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $90,000+76.5%$39/sqft |
Source: ERA One Source Realty #19-1053 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2017 | Sold | $51,000-21.4%$22/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2016 | Price change | $64,900-7.2%$28/sqft |
Source: Lewith & Freeman RE, Inc. #14-979 Report a problem | ||
| 3/4/2016 | Price change | $69,900-2.8%$31/sqft |
Source: Lewith & Freeman RE, Inc. #14-979 Report a problem | ||
| 11/16/2015 | Price change | $71,900-4%$32/sqft |
Source: Lewith & Freeman RE, Inc. #14-979 Report a problem | ||
| 9/25/2014 | Price change | $74,900-6.3%$33/sqft |
Source: Lewith & Freeman Real Estate #14-979 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2014 | Listed for sale | $79,900-8.1%$35/sqft |
Source: Lewith & Freeman Real Estate #14-979 Report a problem | ||
| 1/18/2014 | Listing removed | $86,900$38/sqft |
Source: Classic Properties #PM-6409 Report a problem | ||
| 8/23/2013 | Price change | $86,900-3.3%$38/sqft |
Source: NEPARE Corp DBA Classic Properties #PM-6409 Report a problem | ||
| 6/7/2013 | Listed for sale | $89,900$39/sqft |
Source: NEPARE Corp DBA Classic Properties #PM-6409 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,705 +9.5% | $8,500 |
| 2024 | $2,470 | $8,500 |
| 2023 | $2,470 +172.9% | $8,500 |
| 2022 | $905 | $8,500 |
| 2021 | $905 -60.1% | $8,500 |
| 2020 | $2,268 +1.8% | $8,500 |
| 2018 | $2,228 +243.8% | $8,500 |
| 2017 | $648 | $8,500 |
| 2016 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2015 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2014 | $1,637 | $8,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $8,500 |
| 2000 | -- | $8,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: Downtown
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John G Whittier #2Grades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 4/10South Scranton Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.5 mi
- 5/10Scranton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Scranton
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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