705 River St, Scranton, PA 18505
OFF MARKET

705 River St
Scranton, PA 18505

South Side
  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,508 sqft

$164,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,084/mo*
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$164,500

Trulia Estimate
as of Jun 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,084/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,508 sqft

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Description

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!!!!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

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A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
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Less than a day ago

Home Details for 705 River St

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: Other, GasCooling System: OtherHeating Fuel: Other
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 History for 705 River St

DatePriceEventSource
02/17/2017$40,000Sold
GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #16846
01/04/2017$50,000PriceChange
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11/22/2016$55,000PriceChange
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10/26/2016$60,000PriceChange
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07/14/2016$70,900PriceChange
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05/25/2016$79,000PriceChange
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02/28/2016$84,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
10/27/2015$74,900ListingRemovedAgent Provided
08/21/2015$74,900PriceChange
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08/05/2015$79,000PriceChange
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07/07/2015$89,000PriceChange
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03/19/2015$99,000PriceChange
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08/20/2014$104,900PriceChange
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07/23/2014$119,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
05/02/2014$89,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
05/08/2013$89,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/22/2013$99,000ListingRemovedAgent Provided
07/25/2012$99,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/02/2012$114,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
03/01/2011$114,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Scranton

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$181K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.3%
0.4%MoM
Price per sq ft
$119
$4MoM
Available listings
198
21MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$3,571
Assessment$11,550
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$1,698/mo
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Comparable Sales for 705 River St

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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
718 Hemlock St, Scranton, PA
0.12
Single-Family Home
$153,000
06/20/25
5
1.5
2,025
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
739 Moosic St, Scranton, PA
0.24
Single-Family Home
$266,000
08/25/25
4
1.5
2,082
101 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$205,000
07/21/25
4
1.5
2,138
826 S Webster Ave #L-29, Scranton, PA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$25,000
01/09/26
7
2
1,800

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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

  • 52 % 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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  • 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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    "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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705 River St, Scranton, PA 18505 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,508 sqft single-family home built in 1920. 705 River St is located in South Side, Scranton. This property is not currently available for sale. 705 River St was last sold on Feb 17, 2017 for $40,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 705 River St is $164,500.