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215 Stephen Ave, Scranton, PA, 18505

5beds
2baths
1,150sqft
$210,000
$183price/sqft
$1,655/moest. monthly cost
$66,200/yrincome needed

About This Home

Welcome to 215 Stephen Ave, Scranton! This spacious home is a wonderful opportunity for first-time buyers or growing families looking for comfort, space, and convenience. Recent improvements include a new roof, new electrical service box, and new electric meter, providing added value and peace of mind. Equipped with washer and dryer hookups. Ideally located within walking distance to downtown Scranton, the University of Scranton, shopping, restaurants, and other local amenities, this home offers the perfect blend of neighborhood charm and city convenience. With generous living space, beautiful curb appeal, and a functional layout, it's an excellent starter home for a large family or anyone looking for room to grow. Don't miss your chance to make this move-in-ready property your new home! Open House 8/15 and 8/16 from 1-2pm.

Getting Around

85
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
45
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
John G Whittier #2Grades K-40.3 mi
5/10
Scranton High SchoolGrades 7-121.1 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1932

Materials

  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Construction materials: Stone,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Free-Standing Electric Range,Refrigerator

Bathroom1

  • Area: 30
  • Dimensions: 6 x 5

Bedroom1

  • Area: 180
  • Dimensions: 18 x 10

Bedroom2

  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 12 x 11

Bedroom3

  • Area: 42
  • Dimensions: 7 x 6

Bedroom4

  • Area: 121
  • Dimensions: 11 x 11

Bedroom5

  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 11 x 10

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Area: 173.25
  • Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.5

Features

  • Breakfast Bar,Eat-in Kitchen
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Attic: Finished,Walk Up,Other
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,150

Foyer

  • Area: 72
  • Dimensions: 8 x 9

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Steam
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,150
  • Total interior livable area: 1,150 sqft

Kitchen

  • Area: 173.25
  • Dimensions: 16.5 x 10.5

Living Room

  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 12 x 11

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 15612030017
  • Zoning: R2

Features

  • Levels: Three Or More
  • Stories: 3
  • Patio & porch: Front Porch,Porch
  • Exterior features: Private Yard
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Frontage length: 28.00

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,178 sqft
  • Features: Level,Rectangular Lot
  • Lot size dimensions: 28 x 80

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,061$12,732
Home Insurance *$126$1,512
Property Taxes $244$2,928
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,655$19,860
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$56,742/yr
40% on housing$49,650/yr
45% on housing$44,133/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

Covered
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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 11.7%
11.7%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 0.4%
0.4%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$183This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18505$110
Lackawanna County$127

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 18505$116
Lackawanna County$124

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-31Listed for sale$210,000
2023-12-20Sold$126,000
2023-11-15Pending sale$119,900
2023-11-07Listed for sale$119,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentFrandy Dort
BrokerageEXP Realty LLC

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