Last Sold Price
2 beds824 sqft$88/sqft
519 Rear Birch St, Scranton, PA 18505

Description

Investor alert! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers plenty of potential! Featuring new carpeting in the living room and bedrooms, it's ready for a fresh start. The kitchen is in need of updates, making it a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to customize. Conveniently located, this property is full of possibilities.Investor alert! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom home offers plenty of potential! Featuring new carpeting in the living room and bedrooms, it's ready for a fresh start. The kitchen is in need of updates, making it a great opportunity for investors or buyers looking to customize. Conveniently located, this property is full of possibilities.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Melissa Rizzo • Brokerage DRE #RO302438 • Realty Executives Exceptional Hawley
    P: (973) 851-9394 C: (973) 851-9394 melissaannrizzo@gmail.com

Property Details for 519 Rear Birch Street

Status
MLS #
PW252817
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$999 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1950
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$80,000

Avg days on market

55

Sale-to-list ratio

86.2%

[Scranton, PA]

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Location

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Building Information for 519 Rear Birch Street

Stories2Year Built1950Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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Property Information for 519 Rear Birch Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Downtown Scranton to Pittston Ave. to left on Birch St. to left on Hamm Ct. to right on Koch Ct. Property on right. There is a carport that will fit a car.
  • Latitude: 41.397218
  • Longitude: -75.666119
Taxes and HOA
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: 15620020010
  • Tax Annual Amount: $999.10
  • Tax Assessed Value: 3000
  • Tax Book Number: 202319180
School Information
  • High School District: Scranton School District
Parking
  • Carport: Yes
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Carport
  • Parking Total: 1.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 81
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 824.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 600.0
  • Current Use: Residential
  • Living Area: 824.0
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Fixer
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels: Two
  • Roof: Composition, Wood
  • Stories: 2
Utilities
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Freezer, Refrigerator
  • Basement: Unfinished
  • Has Basement: Yes
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Total Rooms: 4
  • Room Type: Bathroom 1, Kitchen, Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1
  • Has Spa: No
Room Information
Room 1
  • Area: 34.0
  • Dimensions: 4.4 x 7.8
  • Length: 4.0
  • Type: Bathroom 1
  • Width: 7.0
Room 2
  • Area: 224.0
  • Description: loft style
  • Dimensions: 13.5 x 16.6
  • Length: 13.0
  • Type: Bedroom 2
  • Width: 16.0
Room 3
  • Area: 143.0
  • Dimensions: 9.1 x 15.8
  • Length: 9.0
  • Type: Bedroom 1
  • Width: 15.0
Room 4
  • Area: 175.0
  • Dimensions: 11.1 x 15.8
  • Length: 11.0
  • Type: Living Room
  • Width: 15.0
Room 5
  • Area: 154.0
  • Dimensions: 11.11 x 13.9
  • Length: 11.0
  • Type: Kitchen
  • Width: 13.0

Property History for 519 Rear Birch Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2025

Closed

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW252817

$72,500
Aug 27, 2025

Pending

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW252817

Aug 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW252817

$75,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2025

Closed

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW252817

$72,500
08/27/2025

Pending

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW252817

08/26/2025

Listed (Active)

Pike/Wayne Association of REALTORS #PW252817

$75,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Schools near 519 Rear Birch Street

This home is within Scranton School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 7 to 12
Private - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
John G Whittier #2
PublicK to 4

South Scranton Intermediate School
Public5 to 8

Scranton High School
Public7 to 12

St Stanislaus Elementary School
PrivateK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 519 Rear Birch Street, Scranton, PA 18505
$72,500
2
824
3,049
$162,500
4
2
2,197
3,484
$72,500
768
3,240
$229,000
5
2,328
6,534
6,480
6,480

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