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517 Birch Street, Scranton, PA 18505

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$229,000

5 beds • 2 baths • 2,328 sqft

Estimated Payment

$ 1,415 /mo. †

6.67% APR for 30 yrs.
$2,842 in taxes
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  • Multi-Family (2-4 Units)
    Property type

  • $98.37
    Price per square foot

  • Over 50 Years Old
    Age

  • Basement
    Rooms

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Fantastic investment opportunity in the heart of south side Scranton with this duplex income-producing property. Conveniently located only a block from Pittston Avenue and within walking distance of restaurants, transportation, schools and other amenities. Offering excellent potential for both owner occupants and investors. The first floor includes 2 spacious bedrooms, an ample living room, kitchen, full bathroom and laundry room. The second unit includes 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen, full bathroom and walk-up attic for more living space. Separate electric and low taxes. Come see all the potential this versatile up-and-down duplex has to offer before is gone. Se habla Espanol.
MLS# SC250149

Courtesy Of Christian Saunders Real Estate

(800) 372-4222

Property Features

  • Age
    Over 50 Years Old
  • Appliances
    Range, Range - Gas, Refrigerator
  • Architecture Style
    Other
  • Exterior Type
    Aluminum Siding
  • Floor Covering
    Carpet, Tile
  • Lot Size
    0.15 Acres
  • Rooms
    Basement

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  • Principle and Interest
    $1,179
  • Property Taxes
    $236
  • Hazard Insurance
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Schools

South Scranton Intermediate School

Grades 5-8 Public School

Scranton, PA 18505 0.3 miles
355 maple st

630 total students
16:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

John G. Whittier Elementary School

Grades KG-4 Public School

Scranton, PA 18505 0.5 miles
700 orchard st

565 total students
14:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C

School Details

Scranton High School

Grades 9-12 Public School

Scranton, PA 18510 1.4 miles
63 munchak way

1524 total students
15:1 Student teacher ratio

School Rating: C-

School Details
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Mcnichols Educational Plaza 0.5 miles Public KG-4 D+
Montessori Kindergarten 0.7 miles Private PK-KG
Beth Shalom Academy 1 miles Private PK-8
Scranton Hebrew Day School 1 miles Private KG-8
Bnos Yisroel Girls High School 1.1 miles Private 10-12
John F. Kennedy Elementary School 1.2 miles Public KG-4 C
Frances Willard Elementary School 1.2 miles Public KG-4 C+
Northeast Scranton Intermediate School 1.3 miles Public 5-8 D+
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School 1.4 miles Public KG-8 B-
West Scranton High School 1.4 miles Public 9-12 C-
William Prescott Elementary School 1.4 miles Public KG-4 C
All Saints Academy 1.5 miles Private PK-8
West Scranton Intermediate School 1.5 miles Public 5-8 C-
Charles Sumner Elementary School 1.6 miles Public PK-4 B-
John Adams Elementary School 1.6 miles Public KG-4 C-
Scranton Preparatory School 1.6 miles Private 9-12
George Bancroft #34 1.8 miles Public PK-5

Mcnichols Educational Plaza

Distance: 0.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

D+

Montessori Kindergarten

Distance: 0.7 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-KG

Beth Shalom Academy

Distance: 1 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

Scranton Hebrew Day School

Distance: 1 miles

Type Private

Grades: KG-8

Bnos Yisroel Girls High School

Distance: 1.1 miles

Type Private

Grades: 10-12

John F. Kennedy Elementary School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C

Frances Willard Elementary School

Distance: 1.2 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C+

Northeast Scranton Intermediate School

Distance: 1.3 miles

Type Public

Grades: 5-8

D+

Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-8

B-

West Scranton High School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: 9-12

C-

William Prescott Elementary School

Distance: 1.4 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C

All Saints Academy

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Private

Grades: PK-8

West Scranton Intermediate School

Distance: 1.5 miles

Type Public

Grades: 5-8

C-

Charles Sumner Elementary School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-4

B-

John Adams Elementary School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Public

Grades: KG-4

C-

Scranton Preparatory School

Distance: 1.6 miles

Type Private

Grades: 9-12

George Bancroft #34

Distance: 1.8 miles

Type Public

Grades: PK-5

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 Scranton, PA 18505

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Scranton, PA 18505

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

81° July
Hottest Average Month
15° January
Coldest Average Month
8,384 Total Households in Area
-0.2% Increase in population since the year 2010
30.4%
of households
have children
20 minutes
Median Commute Time

Household Expenses vs National Average

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Demographic facts
for Scranton, PA 18505

Scranton, PA 18505 has a population of 20,719 people in 8,384 households with a median age of 38 years old.

-0.2%
Decrease in population
since the year 2010
Population is Trending down
8,349
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 38 years old. The smallest percentage group is 25-34 years and the largest percentage is the 85+ years age range.

Community Population By Ethnicity

White 62%
Hispanic 22%
Other 12%
Black 8%
Asian 8%
Native American <1%
The most prevalent ethnicity is White at 62%, followed by Hispanic at 22%, Other at 12%, and Black at 8%.

Economics
for Scranton, PA 18505

2,055 /sq mi
Population Density
$51,291 /yr
Median Household Income
$159,500
Median Sales Price
20 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 $35-49,999k representing 15.93% of the households.

Transportation to Work

  • Drive 85%
  • Work from Home 6%
  • Walk or Bike 5%
  • Public Transit 3%

Occupancy by Type

Owned 4,529 48%
Rented 3,855 41%
Vacant 1,015 11%

White vs Blue Collar Jobs







White Collar 66%
Blue Collar 34%

Family & Education Facts
for Scranton, PA 18505

38 Median Age

Average Household Size

2.4
persons per
household

37.5%

Married Households

Community Population By Education

High School Graduate 36%
Some College 18%
Bachelors Degree 15%
Some High School 15%
Graduate Degree 9%
Associates Degree 8%
Of the total people surveyed, the most prevalent educational attainment level is High School Graduate, representing 35.76% 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)
30.4% of households have children

Weather
for Scranton, PA 18505

The weather for this area ranges from a high of 81° F in July to a low of 15° F in January

81° July
Hottest Average Month
15° January
Coldest Average Month

Average Temperature by Month

Low (°F)
High (°F)
Jan
15°
32°
Feb
16°
35°
Mar
25°
44°
Apr
35°
57°
May
45°
68°
Jun
54°
76°
Jul
59°
81°
Aug
57°
79°
Sep
50°
71°
Oct
39°
60°
Nov
31°
48°
Dec
21°
36°

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† Based on a 30-year fixed rate of 3.38% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Interest rates are also subject to credit and property approval based on secondary market guidelines. The rates shown are based on average rates for our best qualified customers. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.

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