840 Alder Street, Scranton, PA 18505 (MLS# PM-140006)

Listing Service: Full Service

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

List Price: $200,000

Current Price: $200,000

Status: Active

Listing Contract Date: 2026-04-02

Parcel Number: 15620070033

Municipality: Scranton City

High School District: Scranton

Tax Subdivision Name: Lacka Iron & Coal Co Plots

County Tax Amount: 1079.76

Municipal Tax Amount: 945.83

School Tax Amount: 1774.19

Tax Annual Amount: 3799.78

Tax Assessed Value: 12000

Tax Year: 2026

Tax Map Number: 15620070033

Tax Lot: 222

Tax Block: 300

Tax Book Number: 1547

Tax Page Number: 454

Deed Recording Date: 1996-05-29

Tax Legal Description: 30X75 Bldg & Land W-19 B-0300 L-0222 P-03200

Zoning Description: Residential

FEMA Zone: X

Rooms Total: 7

Bathrooms Half: 0

Above Grade Finished Area: 1625

Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Living Area: 1625

Living Area Source: Measured

Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 490

Building Area Source: Measured

Stories: 3

Year Built Source: Estimated

Fireplace YN: Yes

Basement YN: Yes

Pool Private YN: No

Garage YN: No

Carport YN: No

Open Parking YN: No

Lot Size Acres: 0.05

Association YN: No

Water Body Access YN: No

List Price/SqFt: 94.56

Bedrooms Total: 3

Bathrooms Total: 1

Bathrooms Full: 1

Building Area Total: 2115

Year Built: 1920

Furnished: Unfurnished

Public Remarks: Competitively price at $200,000! Welcome to this beautifully updated South Scranton home offering space, charm, and modern comfort throughout! A standout feature is the impressive nearly 400-square-foot living room addition, built in 2005, creating a bright and expansive gathering space complete with a cozy gas fireplace and elegant French doors that open directly to the inviting front porch- perfect for seamless indoor-outdoor living. This sweet home features three large bedrooms, including a huge 3rd level Bedroom & Sitting area, and an abundance of large windows that fill every room with natural light. The spacious kitchen with tons of storage offers plenty of room to cook and gather, with an island and dedicated dining area ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. Enjoy relaxing on the expansive front porch, newly rebuilt in 2020, adding both curb appeal and functionality. Additional updates include a newer roof (just 10 years old), energy-efficient ductless mini-split system for added heating and cooling, and a water heater replaced in 2022, giving peace of mind for years to come. With its generous living spaces, thoughtful updates, and convenient location, this home is the perfect blend of comfort and practicality and it's ready to welcome its next owner!

Exclusions: Small Stove in Den is for decoration only and is not included

Standard: 1

Cash: 1

Conventional: 1

FHA: 1

VA Loan: 1

Negotiable: 1

House: 1

Residential: 1

Farmhouse: 1

Traditional: 1

Victorian: 1

Kitchen Island: 1

Cathedral Ceiling(s): 1

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Fireplaces Total: 1

Living Room: 1

Free Standing: 1

Gas: 1

In Basement: 1

Carpet: 1

Ceramic Tile: 1

French Doors: 1

Blinds: 1

Vinyl Siding: 1

Full: 1

Interior Entry: 1

Exterior Entry: 1

Unfinished: 1

Asphalt: 1

Fiberglass: 1

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Ductless: 1

Baseboard: 1

Ductless: 1

Gas Oven: 1

Gas Range: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Microwave: 1

Washer: 1

Dryer: 1

Public: 1

Public Sewer: 1

Front Porch: 1

Covered: 1

On Street: 1

Corner Lot: 1

City Street: 1

Paved: 1

Public Maintained Road: 1

Basement: 1

Basement Level: Basement

Living Room: 1

Living Room Level: Main

Dining Room: 1

Bedroom 2: 1

Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3: 1

Bedroom 3 Level: Third

Den: 1

Den Level: Main

Dining Room Level: Main

Kitchen: 1

Kitchen Level: Main

Primary Bathroom: 1

Primary Bathroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom: 1

Primary Bedroom Level: Second

County: Lackawanna

Street Number: 840

Street Name: Alder

Street Suffix: Street

City (Post Office): Scranton

State: PA

Postal Code: 18505

Subdivision Name: None

Price Change Timestamp: 2026-05-06T18:25:06Z