705 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
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OFF MARKET

$171,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,508 sqft

705 River St, Scranton, PA 18505

South Side
Est. Refi. Payment $1,160/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Feb 17, 2017 for $40,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$172K
Since last month
Increased$400 (+0.2%)
Since last year
Decreased$5K (-2.6%)
Since last sale
Increased$132K (+329%)
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 +151% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$172K
August 2026$172K
July 2026$171K
June 2026$163K
May 2026$165K
April 2026$160K
March 2026$161K
February 2026$141K
January 2026$146K
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
112 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$70,000
12/10/25
6
2
1,946
510 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$85,000
11/06/25
3
2
1,600
720 Cedar Ave, Scranton, PA
0.49
Single-Family Home
$62,000
09/16/25
4
2
2,400
410 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,800
518 Kirst Ct, Scranton, PA
0.32
Single-Family Home
$100,000
03/24/26
4
2
3,000
732 Alder St #L-20, Scranton, PA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$40,000
02/03/26
2
1
1,887
826 S Webster Ave #L-29, Scranton, PA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$25,000
01/09/26
7
2
1,800
619 Hickory St, Scranton, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$150,000
01/30/26
4
1.5
900
620 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.22
Single-Family Home
$170,000
06/26/26
5
2
1,690
621 River St, Scranton, PA
0.10
Single-Family Home
$1,341
07/29/26
4
1.5
1,832

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
323 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.02
$222,900
6
2
2,650
Off Market
308 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.06
$181,600
3
1
1,229
Off Market
324 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.05
$192,800
3
2
1,315
Off Market
227-231 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
$340,900
9
4
2,638
Off Market
710 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.02
$161,000
3
1
1,000
Off Market
407 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.03
$223,500
4
1.5
1,930
Off Market
636 Orchard St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.09
$245,222
4
2.5
1,900
Recently Sold
734 Orchard St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
$224,000
3
1.5
1,615
Off Market
716 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.03
-
8
3
3,444
Off Market
217 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.10
-
4
2.5
2,080
Off Market
638 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.08
$178,500
3
1
1,512
Off Market
741 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
$25,000
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For Sale

Local Information

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

Home Highlights

Property Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1920
Living Area
2,508 sqft
Price/Sqft
$68

About this House

Old world Charm eludes from this 4 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath property in the heart of Scranton. You will be pleasantly surprised by the amount of SPACE each room has. A Large Living Room with a Beautiful fireplace, formal dining, an extra room for a 5th bedroom and off street parking make this affordable property a must see.BONUS : $2000 Buyer Credit at closing!!!!
705 River St, Scranton, PA 18505 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,508 sqft single-family home in South Side, built in 1920. It last sold for $40,000 on Feb 17, 2017. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $171,600, with a rent estimate of $1,589/month.

Home Details for 705 River St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 8Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Family Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: OtherExterior: Vinyl
Parking & Garage
Parking: Off Street

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1920
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Other

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4356 sqft

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Feb 17, 2017
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #16846
Sold
$40,000
Jan 4, 2017
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$50,000
Price decreased by 9%
Nov 22, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$55,000
Price decreased by 8%
Oct 26, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$60,000
Price decreased by 15%
Jul 14, 2016
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$70,900
Price decreased by 10%

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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  • 5qxmmyb7p6
    "Carnivals and festivals make the neighborhood special. It allows for feelings of togetherness in the community"
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  • Trulia User
    "Country 2 minutes from the city very clean and beautiful up here ! No trouble for the most part very quiet "
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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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 705 River St

  • What is 705 River St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 705 River St in Scranton, PA is $171,600.
  • What is the price history for 705 River St?
    705 River St in Scranton, PA last sold for $40,000 in February 2017.
  • 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 705 River St?
    The lot at 705 River St in Scranton, PA is about 0.10 acres (4,356 sq ft).
  • Does 705 River St have parking?
    Yes, 705 River St in Scranton, PA has on-site parking.

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