538 Hemlock St
Scranton, PA 18505
Downtown- 5 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,093 sqft
5 Beds
2 Baths
2,093 sqft
Home Value
Trulia Estimate
$263KSince last month
Decreased$8K (-2.9%)Since last year
Increased$4K (+1.6%)Since last sale
Increased$52K (+24.7%)Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.
Trulia Estimate
The of this home's value increased by +395% in the last 10 years
| Month | Estimated value |
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2026 | |
| August 2026 | $262K |
| July 2026 | $270K |
| June 2026 | $264K |
| May 2026 | $268K |
| April 2026 | $257K |
| March 2026 | $257K |
| February 2026 | $249K |
| January 2026 | $243K |
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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 |
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0.13 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 12/12/25 | 5 | 2 | 2,177 | |
0.11 | Single-Family Home | $196,100 | 02/02/26 | 4 | 2 | 1,783 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $266,000 | 08/25/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,082 | |
0.13 | Single-Family Home | $245,222 | 05/29/26 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,900 | |
0.42 | Single-Family Home | $170,000 | 06/26/26 | 5 | 2 | 1,690 | |
0.28 | Single-Family Home | $100,000 | 03/24/26 | 4 | 2 | 3,000 | |
0.26 | Single-Family Home | $70,000 | 12/10/25 | 6 | 2 | 1,946 | |
0.27 | Single-Family Home | $125,000 | 01/19/26 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,472 | |
0.30 | Single-Family Home | $175,000 | 10/27/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,800 | |
0.63 | Single-Family Home | $183,000 | 11/12/25 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,620 |
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 |
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0.06 | - | 8 | 4 | 3,568 | Off Market | |
0.01 | $250,800 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,882 | Off Market | |
0.02 | $300,300 | 6 | 3 | 2,626 | Off Market | |
0.06 | $573,900 | 9 | 4.5 | 4,084 | Off Market | |
0.03 | $132,400 | 4 | 1 | 1,496 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $425,000 | 4 | 5 | 1,984 | For Sale | |
0.06 | - | 6 | 2 | 2,800 | Off Market | |
0.07 | $257,500 | 5 | 3 | 2,800 | Recently Sold | |
0.05 | - | - | - | - | Off Market | |
0.09 | - | 3 | 2 | 1,539 | Off Market | |
0.05 | $169,000 | 5 | 2 | - | Off Market | |
0.07 | $163,800 | 4 | 2 | - | Off Market |
Local Information
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Home Highlights
Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1935
Living Area
2,093 sqft
Price/Sqft
$126
About this House
Extremely neat and clean with three finished levels. Large foyer, LR, DR and kitchen on first, three beds on 2nd and two bedrooms on the 3rd floor. Recently added bathroom in the LL. Short walk to downtown Scranton and The U.
Home Details for 538 Hemlock St
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Heating & Cooling Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Floors: Tile |
Interior Details AtticTypes of Rooms: Dining Room |
Appliances & Utilities Dishwasher |
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Year Built Year Built: 1935 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Colonial |
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Exterior Home Features Exterior: Vinyl |
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Units in Building: 1 |
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Lot Area: 2613 sqft |
Price and Tax history
| Date | Event | Price |
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Jul 30, 2021 Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #212547 | Sold | $210,000 |
Jun 22, 2021 Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices #21-2547 | Pending | $200,000 |
Jun 19, 2021 Source: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Properties via Local MLS #21-2547 | Listed For Sale | $200,000 |
Jul 11, 2012 Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #122212 | Sold | $75,000 |
May 16, 2012 Source: Agent Provided | Listed For Sale | $75,000 |
| Year | Property tax | Tax assessment |
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| 2025 | $3,344 | $10,500 |
Home facts updated by county records
Market trends in Scranton
Last updated July 2026
Avg. sale price
$197K
$9.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.6%MoM
Price per sq ft
$133
$11MoM
Available listings
213
18MoM
Around this home
What Locals Say about Downtown
At least 27 Trulia users voted on each feature.
89 % Say it's dog friendly
83 % Say there are sidewalks
76 % Say there's holiday spirit
74 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
69 % Say car is needed
66 % Say streets are well-lit
58 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
56 % Say yards are well-kept
48 % Say parking is easy
48 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
47 % Say people would walk alone at night
46 % Say kids play outside
44 % Say there's wildlife
44 % Say it's quiet
42 % Say neighbors are friendly
33 % Say there are community events
Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
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Frequently asked questions about 538 Hemlock St
- What is 538 Hemlock St estimated to be worth?Trulia's estimated value for 538 Hemlock St in Scranton, PA is $263,000.
- What is the price history for 538 Hemlock St?538 Hemlock St in Scranton, PA last sold for $210,000 in July 2021.
- Is Scranton a buyer's or seller's market?Scranton is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
- What's the median sale price in Scranton?The median sale price in Scranton is $197K. That is up $9.83K from the prior month.
- How big is the lot at 538 Hemlock St?The lot at 538 Hemlock St in Scranton, PA is about 0.06 acres (2,614 sq ft).

