Unique opportunity with two homes on one lot. Offering flexibility, charm and income or multi-generational living potential. The front single family home features a large outdoor deck with amazing views, a private side porch and a beautifully landscaped yard and rear garden that creates a private, secluded setting within the City. Inside the home are two kitchens, 3/4 bedrooms and the potential to reconvert a former bathroom back to a full bathroom....creating an easy conversion to a two family home, subject to City of Scranton zoning approval, of course.The Rear home adds even more value with 2 bedrooms, a spacious living room, dining area, attached garage, full basement and off-street parking.There is an attached adjacent 700 square foot addition that provides endless possibilities. Ideal for an artist studio, family room, home office or possible apartment with proper approvals.This versatile property is perfect for an extended family, rental income potential, or anyone looking for a one of a kind investment with room to grow.
Pending
$229,000
937 Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505
5beds
4,154sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1925
-- sqft lot
$233,000 Zestimate®
$55/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private side porchFull basementAttached garageOff-street parkingTwo kitchensDining area
- 23 days |
- 809 |
- 60 |
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Listed by:
Wayne E Evans,
Marcks Evans Real Estate 570-906-8600
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: SC262723
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Pantry, Walk-In Closet(s), Second Kitchen
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,931
- Total interior livable area: 4,154 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,154
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Off Street, Parking Pad, Garage, Basement
- Garage spaces: 1
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Entry location: side door
- Patio & porch: Deck, Side Porch
- Exterior features: Garden, Private Entrance, Private Yard
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Frontage type: Other
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 44 x 162 x 28 x 53 x 16 x 110
- Features: City Lot, Garden
Details
- Additional structures: None
- Parcel number: 16708060052
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Block
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Fuses
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Scranton
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $55/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $152,660
- Annual tax amount: $3,312
- Date on market: 6/9/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Tenant pays: None
- Road surface type: Alley Paved, Asphalt
Estimated market value
$233,000
$221,000 - $245,000
$1,318/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/13/2026 | Pending sale | $229,000$55/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC262723 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $229,000+205.3%$55/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC262723 Report a problem | ||
| 6/6/1996 | Sold | $75,000$18/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,465 +9.4% | $13,851 |
| 2024 | $4,081 | $13,851 |
| 2023 | $4,081 +156.5% | $13,851 |
| 2022 | $1,591 | $13,851 |
| 2021 | $1,591 -57.5% | $13,851 |
| 2020 | $3,749 +1.7% | $13,851 |
| 2018 | $3,685 +232% | $13,851 |
| 2017 | $1,110 | $13,851 |
| 2016 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2015 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2014 | $2,718 | $13,851 |
| 2013 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2012 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2011 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2010 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2009 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2008 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2007 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2006 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2005 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2004 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2003 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2002 | -- | $13,851 |
| 2000 | -- | $13,851 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: South Side
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10John G Whittier #2Grades: K-4Distance: 0.5 mi
- 4/10South Scranton Intermediate SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.7 mi
- 5/10Scranton High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 1.9 mi
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