Discover this five-bedroom residence featuring one full and one half updated bathroom Listed for $199,900. Inside features a beautifully updated kitchen with all-new cabinets and appliances, ideal for preparing your favorite meals. Lined with Durable water-resistant laminate flooring, updated bathrooms and newly installed carpetThis property comes with your very own relaxing front-porch swing with a back-deck overlooking a fenced backyard, creating an inviting space for summer gatherings or peaceful mornings. Nestled in a vibrant neighborhood, this home offers the convenience of being just a stone's throw from Connor's Park for outdoor enjoyment and within walking distance to local amenities like La Chingada Restaurant & Grocery Stores, a 4 minute drive/ 15 minute walk to the iconic Steamtown Mall.**Highest and best by Monday, April 21st
Sold for $231,000
$231,000
542 Hemlock St, Scranton, PA 18505
5beds
1,882sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1935
2,613 Square Feet Lot
$250,800 Zestimate®
$123/sqft
$1,645 Estimated rent
Home value
$250,800
$211,000 - $298,000
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Beautifully updated kitchenUpdated bathroomsAll-new cabinets and appliancesNewly installed carpetDurable water-resistant laminate flooringRelaxing front-porch swing
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Listed by:
Peter C Byron 570-800-9827,
ERA One Source Realty - Lake Ariel
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NON-MEMBER
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Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: PW250981
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Area: 175.14
- Dimensions: 13.9 x 12.6
Bedroom 2
- Area: 185.15
- Dimensions: 16.1 x 11.5
Bedroom 2
- Area: 82.56
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 8.6
Bedroom 3
- Area: 147.2
- Dimensions: 12.8 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Area: 130.38
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.6
Bedroom 5
- Area: 126.36
- Dimensions: 11.7 x 10.8
Bathroom 1
- Area: 26.32
- Dimensions: 5.6 x 4.7
Dining room
- Area: 181.89
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 12.9
Kitchen
- Area: 163.8
- Dimensions: 13 x 12.6
Living room
- Area: 181.89
- Dimensions: 14.1 x 12.9
Heating
- Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Cooktop, Microwave, Washer/Dryer, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Refrigerator, Electric Oven
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Natural Woodwork
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,882
- Total interior livable area: 1,882 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,822
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Private Yard
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
- Body of water: None
- Frontage length: 30 ft
Lot
- Size: 2,613 Square Feet
- Features: Cleared, Private
Details
- Parcel number: 15660020030
- Zoning: Residential
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Asphalt,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1935
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Scranton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $10,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,199
- Date on market: 4/16/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,FHA,Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/20/2025 | Sold | $231,000+15.6%$123/sqft |
Source:  PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID #PW250981 Report a problem | ||
| 4/22/2025 | Pending sale | $199,900$106/sqft |
Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID #PW250981 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $199,900+325.3%$106/sqft |
Source: PWAR as distributed by MLS GRID #PW250981 Report a problem | ||
| 12/18/2024 | Sold | $47,000-14.5%$25/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2018 | Sold | $55,000-15.4%$29/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #175503 Report a problem | ||
| 12/3/2017 | Listed for sale | $65,000$35/sqft |
Source: CLASSIC PROPERTIES #17-5503 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,199 +9.5% | $10,000 |
| 2024 | $2,923 | $10,000 |
| 2023 | $2,923 +165.8% | $10,000 |
| 2022 | $1,099 | $10,000 |
| 2021 | $1,099 -59% | $10,000 |
| 2020 | $2,684 +1.8% | $10,000 |
| 2018 | $2,637 +238.8% | $10,000 |
| 2017 | $779 | $10,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2014 | $1,613 | $10,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,000 |
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Neighborhood: Downtown
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