231 Putnam St, Scranton, PA 18508
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FOR SALE

$125,000

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,250 sqft

231 Putnam St, Scranton, PA 18508

Providence
Est. Mortgage $894/mo*
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1960
$100/sqft
Open Parking

Local Information

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  • Schools2 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

About this House

Investor Opportunity in West Scranton!This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home is a true value-add project with significant renovation needs and is best suited for investors, contractors, flippers, or experienced buyers. The property is currently condemned by the City of Scranton, is missing a heating system, and is in distressed condition. The home will require substantial repairs and improvements before it can be occupied.Being sold strictly AS-IS. Seller will make no repairs. Buyers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence regarding the property's condition, code requirements, permits, and any steps necessary to restore occupancy.With the right vision and investment, this property offers strong potential as a fix-and-flip, rental property, or long-term investment. Contact the listing agent for additional information and to schedule a showing.
Last check for updates: about 9 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Noah John Donahue
Nisk Real Estate, (844) 855-6475
Nicholas G. Somerville
Nisk Real Estate, (844) 855-6475
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#SC262521
Also Listed on GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID.

Home Details for 231 Putnam St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Bath/Stubbed,Storage Space,Partially FinishedNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1250 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: See RemarksAppliances: NoneLaundry: See Remarks
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Ceiling Fan(s),Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Combination
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoFloors: Carpet, Tile, Hardwood, Combination

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFencing: Back YardExterior: Private Yard, Rain GuttersFoundation: Combination
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: No Garage,On Street,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1250 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 95Days on Market: 8

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1960
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Concrete, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1341204002001

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $125,000Price Per Sqft: $100
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Scranton
School Information
High School District: Scranton

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: SC262521

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1250 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 3484.8 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: SC262521Attic: Floored, Walk UpAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1250Back On Market Date: Mon Sep 14 2026Showing Requirements: Combination Lock Box, Text Listing Agent, Showing Service, See Remarks

Around this home

Neighborhood Overview

Providence
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What Locals Say about Providence

At least 112 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 82 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 76 % Say car is needed

  • 75 % Say parking is easy

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 58 % Say kids play outside

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 56 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 54 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 50 % Say there's wildlife

  • 48 % Say it's quiet

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 38 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Tony
    "Great area to raise a family, friendly environment great school location close to shopping areas and restaurants. Great kids park nearby. Great family community area. Very quiet at night pretty quiet almost all day in the neighborhood. "
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  • Tony
    "Great area for families and for families that want to start a family quiet areas safe neighborhood great environment great elementary schools"
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  • Trulia User
    "A nice Friendly safe environment to live in and feeling comfortable and knowing bad is going to happen and being able to live in peace around others and it’s very clean "
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  • Trulia User
    "Christmas tree lighting on the square, the holy rosary church picnic and any event to benefit a fellow neighbor "
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  • Trulia User
    "nice small community. quite. not far for good eats and cold drink bike riding nice sidewalk and plenty of nice people always looking out for there neighbors. some flooding but not as bad as before. some skunks so put up your trash. some new renovations coming. all and all a 7 rating."
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  • Trulia User
    "it's quite and nice people. roads are a little tricky but that's with all new place. watch for wild skunks"
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  • Trulia User
    "The convinces of walking around the well light streets. Most houses are spread out so there is privacy. I live on a coulda sac so the area is a great neighborhood "
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  • Kimberly N.
    "ok neighborhood..no parking for me or my company when they come over...parks are near by...not much bad stuff happens ..."
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  • Sameer R.
    "Move from philly to Scranton love it up here is quite and nice outside people seeing very easy going "
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  • Damian R.
    "I've lived in the area for the past 4 years and I like the area. Everyone that I have met so far are very friendly and outspoken."
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  • George M.
    "lived in North Scranton near the Marvine Dutch Gap Little League, since I was a child. I recently moved back to the neighborhood a year ago with my wife and 2 young boys and it is still the same quiet, safe, family friendly neighborhood that I grew up in 20 plus years ago."
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  • David R.
    "I just moved to this neighborhood so I really don't have alot to say about it, only that it's quiet most of the time and not far from the grocery or Giant"
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  • Damian R.
    "people are friendly and it is a safe and well lit area and the parks are all near by. I can also walk to all the local shopping store's from where I live at now"
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Market trends in Scranton

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$191K
$6.33KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.7%
0.3%MoM
Price per sq ft
$135
$2MoM
Available listings
216
3MoM

Home Value

Learn more about this home's value by checking out the value of nearby homes and how much similar homes have sold for.

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
321 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$117,000
02/03/26
3
1
1,229
339 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$130,000
06/09/26
3
1.5
1,195
117 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$92,000
11/28/25
3
1
1,560
328 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA
0.09
Single-Family Home
$200,000
04/09/26
3
1
1,400
1721 Brick Ave, Scranton, PA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$96,500
01/14/26
3
1
1,200
220 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA
0.04
Single-Family Home
$175,000
09/09/26
3
1.5
1,019
1414 N Sumner Ave, Scranton, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$110,000
02/20/26
3
1
1,170
240 Theodore St, Scranton, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$170,000
06/08/26
3
1.5
1,310

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
306 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.04
$200,500
3
1.5
1,276
Off Market
1702 Wayne Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
0.05
$200,000
4
2
1,794
For Sale
310 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.05
$146,300
3
1
1,222
Off Market
312 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.05
$157,400
3
2
1,400
Off Market
314 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.06
$182,000
3
1
1,100
Off Market
316 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.06
-
4
2
1,660
Off Market
1634 N Sumner Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
0.05
$216,200
6
2
3,040
Off Market
309 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.07
$207,600
4
2
1,392
Recently Sold
311-313 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.07
-
-
-
-
Off Market
1711-1713 N Sumner Ave, Scranton, PA 18508
0.06
$150,000
5
3
2,267
Recently Sold
328 Ferdinand St, Scranton, PA 18508
0.09
$200,000
3
1
1,400
Recently Sold

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 14, 2026
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC262521
Listed For Sale
$125,000
Sep 1, 2026
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC262521
ListingRemoved
$125,000
May 30, 2026
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC262521
Listed For Sale
$125,000
Jan 15, 2026
Source: GLVR #767409
ListingRemoved
$124,900
Oct 31, 2025
Source: PMAR #PM-136959
Listed For Sale
$124,900

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Frequently asked questions about 231 Putnam St

  • What is the estimated monthly payment for 231 Putnam St?
    Based on a $125,000 list price with 20% down at today's rates, the estimated monthly payment for 231 Putnam St in Scranton, PA is approximately $899 (about $678 principal & interest, $146 property taxes, and $75 homeowner's insurance). This is an estimate. Actual payment depends on your loan terms.
  • How does the list price for 231 Putnam St compare to homes in Scranton?
    231 Putnam St in Scranton, PA is listed at $125,000, about 34% below the $191K median sale price in Scranton.
  • What do residents say about the Providence neighborhood?
    Residents describe the Providence neighborhood in Scranton, PA as pedestrian-friendly, well-kept, and dog-friendly. See homes for sale in Providence, Scranton.
  • What are the closest schools to 231 Putnam St?
    The closest schools to 231 Putnam St in Scranton, PA are Neil Armstrong #40 (Elementary, rated 6/10), Northeast Intermediate School (Elementary, rated 3/10), Scranton High School (Middle, rated 5/10).
  • Does 231 Putnam St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 231 Putnam St in Scranton, PA has air conditioning.
  • Does 231 Putnam St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 231 Putnam St in Scranton, PA has laundry facilities.
231 Putnam St, Scranton, PA 18508 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,250 sqft single-family home built in 1960. 231 Putnam St is located in Providence, Scranton. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID on Sep 14, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# SC262521.