638 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
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OFF MARKET

$178,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 1,512 sqft

638 River St, Scranton, PA 18505

South Side
Est. Refi. Payment $1,209/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 8, 2023 for $135,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$179K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-2.5%)
Since last year
Increased$6K (+3.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$44K (+32.2%)
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 +148% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$179K
August 2026$178K
July 2026$183K
June 2026$179K
May 2026$183K
April 2026$177K
March 2026$176K
February 2026$171K
January 2026$169K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

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
526 Hickory St, Scranton, PA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$149,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,524
917 Willow St, Scranton, PA
0.38
Single-Family Home
$177,675
12/01/25
3
1
1,371
642 Hickory St, Scranton, PA
0.07
Single-Family Home
$165,280
09/12/25
3
1
1,040
410 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,800
419 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$160,000
10/24/25
3
1.5
1,658
619 Hickory St, Scranton, PA
0.05
Single-Family Home
$150,000
01/30/26
4
2
900
611 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$165,000
10/30/25
3
1.5
1,332
933 Hickory St, Scranton, PA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$240,000
12/12/25
3
1
1,568
427 Crown Ave, Scranton, PA
0.31
Single-Family Home
$165,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,600
617 Alder St, Scranton, PA
0.11
Single-Family Home
$125,000
01/19/26
3
1.5
1,472

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
409 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.06
$199,000
6
3
2,280
For Sale
619 Hickory St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.05
$180,000
4
2
900
For Sale
644 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.02
$229,000
3
1
1,440
For Sale
401 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
-
6
5
3,900
Off Market
613 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
$206,700
3
2
1,414
Off Market
325 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
-
10
4
2,900
Off Market
424 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.05
-
8
3
2,250
Off Market
324 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.05
$192,800
3
2
1,315
Off Market
642 Hickory St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
$178,700
3
1
1,040
Off Market
538 River St #540, Scranton, PA 18505
0.10
$275,000
5
2.5
1,900
For Sale
428 Prospect Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.11
$129,000
3
1.5
1,144
For Sale

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1935
1,512 sqft
$118/sqft
Open Parking

About this House

Affordable home waiting for someone to bring their finishing touches. Plenty of offstreet parking including front driveway and parking pad with alley access in rear. Extra bonus room on the second level could be a walkthrough 4th bedroom. Convenient access to highway 81 makes this a great buy!, Baths: 1 Bath Lev 2, Beds: 2+ Bed 2nd, SqFt Fin - Main: 764.00, SqFt Fin - 3rd: 0.00, Tax Information: Available, Formal Dining Room: Y, SqFt Fin - 2nd: 748.00
638 River St, Scranton, PA 18505 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,512 sqft single-family home in South Side, built in 1935. It last sold for $135,000 on Dec 8, 2023 (7% below the $145,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $178,500, with a rent estimate of $1,616/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Breana Schall
LUZERNE COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS
Bought with: NON MEMBER, NON MEMBER
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#234483

Home Details for 638 River St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior Entry,Unfinished,Interior Entry,FullNumber of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Den, Dining Room, Four Season Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1512 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas OvenDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Hot Water,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Hot Water
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: Two, One and One HalfFloors: Carpet, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: Composition WoodPatio / Porch: Porch, Screened
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking: Asphalt,Other,On Street,Off Street
Frontage
Road Frontage: Other
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 40.00Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1512 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 17

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: StuccoNot a New ConstructionNot Attached PropertyNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Not Included in Sale: NoParcel Number: 15668010037

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $145,000
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1512 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6969.6 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, VA Loan, FHA, Conventional

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 234483Attic: Crawl OpeningAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 1512Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Showing Service, Combination Lock Box

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Dec 8, 2023
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #234483
Sold
$135,000
Oct 24, 2023
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #23-4483
Pending
$145,000
Oct 13, 2023
Source: Luzerne County AOR #23-4944
Listed For Sale
$145,000
Jun 15, 2018
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #172798
Sold
$66,500
Dec 22, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$64,500
Price decreased by 1%

Market trends in Scranton

Last updated July 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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

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Neighborhood Overview

South Side
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What Locals Say about South Side

At least 106 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 85 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 80 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 72 % Say car is needed

  • 69 % Say parking is easy

  • 67 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 58 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 56 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

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

  • 44 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 43 % Say there's wildlife

  • 29 % Say there are community events

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    "Carnivals and festivals make the neighborhood special. It allows for feelings of togetherness in the community"
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    "Country 2 minutes from the city very clean and beautiful up here ! No trouble for the most part very quiet "
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    "Lighting sidewalks someone is going to get hit walking in the streets the younger ones fly done wintermantle and east mountain road "
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  • Trulia User
    "Mountain outside. The city can’t get any better than east mountain ! We all know each other And can count on most neighbors "
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  • Trulia User
    "Quiet on the mountain it’s like living outside of a city with trees lakes Ams wildlife amd only a hop skip to the store Ams pharmacies etc "
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    "Hope and skip from the city love the mountain and the residents calm for the most part love it here "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice walks has a small Lake at the top ! fish walk your dogs or jog or take your motor bike quad etc "
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    "It’s quite and peaceful and everyone gets along with everyone and we all Look out for me another in the area "
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    "Living in the mountain right outside the city love the area it’s delightful to wake up in the morning and see all the different animals "
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  • Trulia User
    "Friendly not congested with homes Close to one another , nice club and lake nearby l. Know most of the residents that live up here "
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  • Monique M.
    "Pick up after your dog so when people are walking they don’t step in it. Be courteous to you neighbors."
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  • James T.
    "June and July you will hear fireworks pretty much all the time at night so I would stay away from this place if you want peace and quiet and the neighbors dog doesn't shut up across the street when they let him out"
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  • Danielle R.
    "there are alot of neighborhood kids playing..cars speed on these roads tho so it gets a little scary to ride bike in streets "
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  • Myriam C. M.
    "I’ve lived here for 16 years. We raised our children here and it’s a very nice neighborhood with caring neighbors who will watch out for each other."
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  • Jrahman93
    "Nice and quiet neighborhood. Neighbors mind their own business. Very considerate with noise and etc. Safe at night and never had any issues. "
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  • Tabitha M.
    "there are plenty of families, it can get a little loud with kids having fun. there is a dog park up the street and a playground. it's not the kind of place where you can leave you car unlocked "
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  • Tracey S.
    "There are many families in our neighborhood that live, work and go to school in South Side. Many of us have lived here our entire lives, we want to keep it safe and inviting for new families, singles and couples."
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  • Carley S.
    "I do not see many kids around here. Some areas are a lot quieter then others depending what part you are in . Many close restaurants . No walking distance grocery stores "
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  • Nina B.
    "I live in upper south side. It’s really convenient because I’m right off of 81 and 5 min from the Scranton expressway. There’s a grocery store, a CVS, and a dunkin just a few blocks away. But if you go 5 blocks down you’re really in south side and it’s pretty sketchy. So I stay away. "
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Frequently asked questions about 638 River St

  • What is 638 River St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 638 River St in Scranton, PA is $178,500.
  • What is the price history for 638 River St?
    638 River St in Scranton, PA last sold for $135,000 in December 2023.
  • 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 638 River St?
    The lot at 638 River St in Scranton, PA is about 0.16 acres (6,970 sq ft).
  • Does 638 River St have parking?
    Yes, 638 River St in Scranton, PA has on-site parking.

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