Cute, Neat and Sweet. This Affordable 2 bedroom Ranch Home Is just what you have been looking for. Home has a Large living room and charming kitchen with tile floor, wall oven, and gas cooktop. Two Ample bedrooms with gleaming wood floor and a finished lower level. Lower level contains large family room, laundry area 1/4 bath and an additional room for third bedroom or office. This yard is low maintenance. With Minimal backyard to maintain. But, a lovely front porch with lawn and landscaping to sit and enjoy the day.
Sold for $160,000
$160,000
740 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
2beds
1,700sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1960
3,484 Square Feet Lot
$206,700 Zestimate®
$94/sqft
$1,656 Estimated rent
Home value
$206,700
$192,000 - $223,000
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Minimal backyardLarge family roomLovely front porchLow maintenance propertyWall ovenTile floor
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Listed by:
Linda Paone,
Dwell Real Estate - Clarks Summit Branch Office
Bought with:
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Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: SC2251
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bathroom 1, Master Bedroom, Office, Living Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Hardwood Floors
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Description: Hardwood Floors
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Description: Tile Floor
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Bathroom 2
- Description: Combo Bath Utility Room
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Family room
- Description: Wall To Wall
- Area: 600 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 20
Kitchen
- Description: Tile Floor
- Area: 180 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 15
Living room
- Description: Built In Air Conditioner
- Area: 330 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22 x 15
Office
- Description: Can Be 3rd Bedroom
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Gas Oven, Gas Cooktop
- Laundry: Inside, Lower Level
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen, Laminate Counters
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Basement: Finished,Interior Entry,Full
- Attic: Crawl Opening
- Has fireplace: No
- Fireplace features: None
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,700
- Total interior livable area: 1,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 850
- Finished area below ground: 850
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage, Paved
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Front Porch, Porch
- Exterior features: None
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: None
- Frontage length: 90.00
Lot
- Size: 3,484 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 50 x 70
- Features: Front Yard, Level
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 16708040010
- Zoning: RT007
- Zoning description: Residential
- Special conditions: Trust
- Other equipment: Dehumidifier
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Stone
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Updated/Remodeled
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1960
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Sewer Available, Water Connected, Water Available, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Available, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
Location
- Region: Scranton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $94/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,593
- Date on market: 4/30/2024
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
- Inclusions: Stove, wall oven, microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer.
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/7/2024 | Sold | $160,000+7.4%$94/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC2251 Report a problem | ||
| 5/5/2024 | Pending sale | $149,000$88/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC2251 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2024 | Listed for sale | $149,000$88/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC2251 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,928 +9.3% | $12,000 |
| 2024 | $3,594 | $12,000 |
| 2023 | $3,594 +140% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | $1,497 | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $1,497 -54.7% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | $3,302 +1.7% | $12,000 |
| 2018 | $3,247 +219.5% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | $1,016 | $12,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $2,406 | $12,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $12,000 |
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Neighborhood: South Side
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