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$159,900 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 2,280 Sq. Ft.
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Attention investors! Welcome to 538 Orchard Street, a duplex situated on a corner lot in South Scranton. This 2-family property offers two spacious 2-bedroom units, each approximately 1,140 sq ft, with separate gas and electric utilities. Features include a covered front porch and a second-floor rear covered porch/patio. Conveniently located near the University of Scranton, this property offers an excellent investment opportunity with strong rental potential. Close to Lackawanna College, Steamtown National Historic Site and Marketplace, Montage Mountain Resort and Waterpark, Geisinger Community Medical Center, and Nay Aug Park. Easy access to I-81, I-84, and Route 11 makes this location ideal for commuters. Close to Moosic Street and Cedar Avenue, both major local thoroughfares, and approximately 20 minutes to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport. Don't miss this opportunity to add a solid income-producing property to your portfolio in one of Scranton's most convenient and desirable locations.

Full Property Details for 538 Orchard St

General

  • Price: $159,900
  • Taxes: $2,496 (2025)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: PALW2000718
  • Updated: 12/28/2025
  • Added to Site: 79 day(s) ago

Parking

  • Parking Type: Off Street, On Street

Location

  • Area: Scranton City (13634)
  • Municipality: SCRANTON CITY
  • County: LACKAWANNA
  • Cross Streets: Prospect Ave
  • Driving Directions: Head south on N Washington Ave toward Market St. Turn right onto W Market St and follow it until you approach the South Side neighborhood. Turn left onto Prospect Ave. Turn left onto Orchard St. Follow GPS

School Information

  • School District: Scranton

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: None
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Unfinished
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 2,280
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
  • Living Area: 2,280 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,280 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Year Built Source: Estimated

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,049
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $70.13
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $1,382
  • City/TownTax: $818
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $295
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $8,500
  • Tax Amount: $2,496
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Bank-owned: Yes

Listed by HomeSmart Realty Advisors, Sharonn Thomas-Pope

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— 538 Orchard St —

  • Sharonn Thomas-Pope

    HomeSmart Realty Advisors

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Schools serving 538 Orchard St

School District:Scranton School District
NameGradesDistance
John G Whittier #2
700 Orchard Street, Scranton, PA 18505
K-40.2 mi
South Scranton Intrmd School
355 Maple Street, Scranton, PA 18505
5-80.5 mi
Scranton High School
63 Munchak Way, Scranton, PA 18510
9-121.3 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 538 Orchard St Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/05/2025
Price Reduced
$159,900
-5.89%
MLS
10/30/2025
Listed
$169,900
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Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Tax History for 538 Orchard St

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,705
10%
$8,500
—
2024
$2,470
—
$8,500
—
2023
$2,470
-41%
$8,500
—
2022
$4,174
1%
$8,500
—
2021
$4,128
74%
$8,500
—
2020
$2,370
6%
$8,500
—
2019
$2,228
—
$8,500
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2018
$2,228
2%
$8,500
—
2017
$2,188
3%
$8,500
—
2016
$2,125
—
$8,500
—
2015
$2,125
18%
$8,500
—
2014
$1,801
—
$8,500
—
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Listed by HomeSmart Realty Advisors, Sharonn Thomas-Pope

538 Orchard Street, Scranton, PA 18505 (MLS# PALW2000718) is a Single Family property with 0 bedrooms and 0 full bathrooms. 538 Orchard Street is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on October 30, 2025. Want to learn more about 538 Orchard Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Scranton? You can browse all Scranton real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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