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426 S Main, Taylor, PA 18517

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For Sale

$300,000

5 beds • 1 baths • 1 half baths • 3,104 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 1,848 /mo. †

6.67% APR for 30 yrs.
$3,654 in taxes
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  • Single Family Detached
    Property type

  • $96.65
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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This historic century home, once owned by the Honorable late State Rep James E. Watkins, and then Dr. U.P. Horger is a preserved gem never having been on the market. It is a well known landmark in Taylor. Along with the 100's of species of flowers, the variety of Azalia's & dogwoods are priceless in the spring. There is a rose garden, grape vines, & asparagus beds along with a gold fish pond. The yard is framed with a stone wall and vinal fencing. This stately corner 3 story Colonial boasts 12 '' ceilings classic center hallway, large living room with a wood burning fireplace and built in book shelves on either side, large dining room, large newer eat in kitchen with a large pantry off the side and a door to the 3 season enclosed back porch, second floor consists of 5 bedrooms, one of which could be used as a Nannies room with private stairs to kitchen and an Italian tile bath, walk up steps to the attic which could be finished as bedrooms, play room or simply used as storage, full bsmt with an older bar set up, there is also a private Doctors office consisting of 3 rooms and its own private entrance (waiting area, examination room and a private Dr. Office), leaded glass and stained glass windows and cabinet doors dispersed through the home, 2 sets of functioning pocket door between the living room & dining room, back set of stairs from the second floor to the first floor (servant steps to kitchen back in the day) American Chestnut woodwork & moulding throughout the home, hardwood flooring throughout home, recessed radiators through the home, wrap around porch, wood burning fireplace, newer gas (steam) heater, 2 car detached garage, larger side and rear yard and several flower beds, The former Dr office would be ideal for an accountant, lawyers, any smaller business or even an in-law suite. The whole property was used to film the movie ''That Championship Season in 1982
MLS# SC5674

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Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities
    Ceiling Fan, Garden
  • Appliances
    Dryer, Range, Refrigerator
  • Architecture Style
    Colonial
  • Cooling System
    Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s) A/C
  • Exterior Type
    Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Floor Covering
    Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating System
    Fireplace, Steam
  • Lot Size
    0.3 Acres
  • Rooms
    Basement, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office

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  • Principle and Interest
    $1,544
  • Property Taxes
    $304
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Schools

Riverside Elementary West School

Grades KG-4 Public School

Taylor, PA 18517 0.3 miles
308 davis st

341 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Details

Riverside Jr. / Sr. High School

Grades 7-12 Public School

Taylor, PA 18517 0.2 miles
310 davis st

710 total students
13:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: B

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Riverside Elementary East School 1.1 miles Public KG-6 B+
Triboro Christian Academy 1.2 miles Private PK-12
Old Forge Jr-sr High School 1.5 miles Public 7-12 B-
Old Forge Elementary School 1.6 miles Public KG-6 C
John F. Kennedy Elementary School 1.8 miles Public KG-4 C
West Scranton Intermediate School 2.3 miles Public 5-8 C-
Frances Willard Elementary School 2.3 miles Public KG-4 C+
West Scranton High School 2.4 miles Public 9-12 C-
South Scranton Intermediate School 2.6 miles Public 5-8 C
Mcnichols Educational Plaza 2.7 miles Public KG-4 D+
All Saints Academy 2.8 miles Private PK-8
Charles Sumner Elementary School 3.1 miles Public PK-4 B-
John G. Whittier Elementary School 3.2 miles Public KG-4 C
Holy Rosary Elementary School 3.3 miles Private PK-8
Montessori Kindergarten 3.4 miles Private PK-KG
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School 3.5 miles Public KG-8 B-
Scranton High School 3.5 miles Public 9-12 C-
Beth Shalom Academy 3.7 miles Private PK-8

Riverside Elementary East School

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-6

B+

Triboro Christian Academy

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-12

Old Forge Jr-sr High School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: 7-12

B-

Old Forge Elementary School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-6

C

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C

West Scranton Intermediate School

Distance: 2.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: 5-8

C-

Frances Willard Elementary School

Distance: 2.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C+

West Scranton High School

Distance: 2.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

C-

South Scranton Intermediate School

Distance: 2.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: 5-8

C

Mcnichols Educational Plaza

Distance: 2.7 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

D+

All Saints Academy

Distance: 2.8 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Charles Sumner Elementary School

Distance: 3.1 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

B-

John G. Whittier Elementary School

Distance: 3.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C

Holy Rosary Elementary School

Distance: 3.3 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Montessori Kindergarten

Distance: 3.4 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-KG

Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School

Distance: 3.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

B-

Scranton High School

Distance: 3.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

C-

Beth Shalom Academy

Distance: 3.7 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

School information does not guarantee enrollment. School service boundaries are provided as a reference only, may change, and are not guaranteed to be accurate. Contact the school district directly to verify school enrollment eligibility.

Local area information for Taylor, PA 18517

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Taylor, PA 18517

This community’s employment is highest in the transportation and administrative support industries. The area’s overall household expenses are above the national average.

83° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month
2,337 Total Households in Area
0.7% Increase in population since the year 2010
26.4%
of households
have children
18 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Demographic facts
for Taylor, PA 18517

Taylor, PA 18517 has a population of 5,517 people in 2,337 households with a median age of 43.3 years old.

0.7%
Increase in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending up
2,306
Total households as of 2010
2.6%
projected percent change in total
households in 5 years

Community Population By Age

The median age for this area is 43.3 years old. The smallest percentage group is 55-64 years and the largest percentage is the 75-84 years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 83%
Hispanic 11%
Other 6%
Black 3%
Asian 1%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 83%, followed by Hispanic at 11%, Other at 6%, and Black at 3%.

Economics
for Taylor, PA 18517

1,287 /sq mi
Population Density
$63,493 /yr
Median Household Income
$203,000
Median Sales Price
18 min
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures by category compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)

Household by Income

Out of the households in this area, the largest income group is $50-74,999k representing 18.19% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 85%
  • Work from Home 8%
  • Walk or Bike 4%
  • Public Transit 3%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 1,529 59%
Rented 808 31%
Vacant 258 10%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 72%
Blue Collar 28%

Family & Education Facts
for Taylor, PA 18517

43.3 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.3
persons per
household

39.2%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 45%
Graduate Degree 13%
Bachelors Degree 12%
Some High School 11%
Some College 10%
Associates Degree 9%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 44.59% of the population.

Household Family Expenses vs National Average

This location’s average annual expenditures compared to the national average. Index score (100=National Average)
26.4% of households have children

Weather
for Taylor, PA 18517

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 83° F in July to a low of 16° F in January

83° July
Hottest Average Month
16° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
16°
34°
Feb
17°
36°
Mar
26°
46°
Apr
36°
59°
May
46°
70°
Jun
54°
78°
Jul
59°
83°
Aug
58°
81°
Sep
50°
73°
Oct
39°
62°
Nov
31°
50°
Dec
22°
38°

Average Temperature in Degrees Fahrenheit

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Precipitation (inch)

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