For salePrice cut: $25K (5/6)
$200,000
3beds
1,625sqft
840 Alder St, Scranton, PA 18505
3beds
1,625sqft
Residential, single family residence
Built in 1920
2,178 sqft
Open parking
$123 price/sqft
What's special
Generous living spacesInviting front porchThree large bedroomsCozy gas fireplace
Competitively priced at $200,000! Welcome to this beautifully updated South Scranton home offering space, charm, and modern comfort throughout! A standout feature is the impressive nearly 400-square-foot living room addition, built in 2005, creating a bright and expansive gathering space complete with a cozy gas fireplace and elegant French doors that ...
- 89 days |
- 1,210 |
- 63 |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: SC261335
Travel times
Kitchen
Living Room
Family Room
Primary Bedroom
Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bedroom 3
Outdoor 1
Outdoor 2
Outdoor 3
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Suzanne Kasperski,
POCONO MOUNTAINS ASSOC.
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: SC261335
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Basement, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Den, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: Carpet, Bow Windows
- Area: 209.05 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.5 x 11.3
Bedroom 2
- Description: Carpet, Entrance To 3rd Level
- Area: 157.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Description: Carpet
- Area: 350.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 25.6 x 13.7
Primary bathroom
- Description: Full Bath, Tile
- Area: 27.03 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.3
Basement
- Description: Full, Unfinished, Laundry
- Area: 470.83 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.9 x 19.7
Den
- Description: Carpet, Bow Windows
- Area: 235.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.8 x 11.3
Dining room
- Description: Tile
- Area: 81.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.5 x 7.8
Kitchen
- Description: Tile, Island
- Area: 171.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.6 x 11
Living room
- Description: Carpet, Cathedral Ceiling, French Doors
- Area: 380.25 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.5 x 16.9
Heating
- Baseboard, Propane Stove, Radiant Floor, Electric, Ductless
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Free-Standing Gas Oven, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Free-Standing Range, Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Chandelier
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Walk-Out Access
- Attic: Attic Finished,Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Free Standing, Living Room, Gas
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,115
- Total interior livable area: 1,625 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,625
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: Three Or More
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
Lot
- Size: 2,178 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 30 x 75
- Features: Corner Lot
Details
- Parcel number: 15620070033
- Zoning: R10
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Victorian
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Phone Available, Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Scranton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $123/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $12,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,799
- Date on market: 4/3/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 53 days
- Listing terms: Cash,VA Loan,FHA,Conventional
- Exclusions: Small Stove in Den is for decoration only and is not included
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/6/2026 | Price change | $200,000-11.1%$123/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-140006 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+248.8%$138/sqft |
Source: PMAR #PM-140006 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/1996 | Sold | $64,500$40/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,800 +9.6% | $12,000 |
| 2024 | $3,469 | $12,000 |
| 2023 | $3,469 +179.7% | $12,000 |
| 2022 | $1,240 | $12,000 |
| 2021 | $1,240 -61.1% | $12,000 |
| 2020 | $3,184 +1.8% | $12,000 |
| 2018 | $3,129 +248.4% | $12,000 |
| 2017 | $898 | $12,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $12,000 |
| 2014 | $1,966 | $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 -14.3% |
| 2005 | -- | $14,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $14,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $14,000 +40% |
| 2002 | -- | $10,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $10,000 |
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Monthly payment
Est. payment
$1,299/mo
Principal & interest
$1066
Property taxes
$233
Estimated market value
$192,800
$183,000 - $202,000
$1,427/mo
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Neighborhood: South Side
Nearby schools
John G Whittier #2
Grades K-4 • 0.3 miles6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10Student Progress Rating
7/10South Scranton Intermediate School
Grades 5-8 • 0.7 miles4/10
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2/10Student Progress Rating
6/10Scranton High School
Grades 7-12 • 1.7 miles5/10
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4/10College Readiness Rating
2/10Student Progress Rating
7/10