720 Alder St, Scranton, PA 18505
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SOLD
AUG 11, 2026

$336,500

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 2,600 sqft

720 Alder St, Scranton, PA 18505

South Side
Est. Refi. Payment $2,207/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Aug 11, 2026 for $335,000 (1% below list price)

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$337K
Since last month
Decreased$4K (-1.1%)
Since last year
Increased$118K (+54.2%)
Since last sale
Increased$2K (+0.5%)
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 +396% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$337K
August 2026$337K
July 2026$340K
June 2026$214K
May 2026$220K
April 2026$211K
March 2026$210K
February 2026$195K
January 2026$199K
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
324 Crown Ave, Scranton, PA
0.26
Single-Family Home
$325,000
10/21/25
4
2.5
2,120
615 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA
0.28
Single-Family Home
$271,500
01/29/26
6
3
2,929
417 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$209,000
06/01/26
3
2.5
1,718
528 Birch St, Scranton, PA
0.27
Single-Family Home
$173,000
02/20/26
5
3
2,888
506 Crown Ave, Scranton, PA
0.19
Single-Family Home
$234,000
06/05/26
4
2
1,400
102 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$273,000
03/20/26
4
2.5
3,360
410 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$175,000
10/27/25
3
2
1,800
611 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$165,000
10/30/25
3
1.5
1,332
636 Orchard St, Scranton, PA
0.25
Single-Family Home
$245,222
05/29/26
4
2.5
1,900

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
732 Alder St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.03
$174,900
2
1
1,605
Off Market
Willow St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.05
$198,500
6
2
-
Off Market
608 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.06
$167,600
3
1.5
1,420
Off Market
715 Alder St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.04
$178,000
2
2
1,231
Recently Sold
718 Willow St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.08
$262,000
3
2
1,760
Recently Sold
611 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.08
$176,700
3
1.5
1,332
Off Market
607 S Irving Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.09
$249,900
3
2
2,015
For Sale
707 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.08
$183,600
4
2.5
1,700
Off Market
620 S Webster Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
0.07
$236,100
3
2
1,716
Off Market
726 Hickory St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.08
$260,800
6
1
2,117
Off Market
736-738 Hickory St, Scranton, PA 18505
0.08
$324,000
6
3
3,078
Recently Sold

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 1940
2,600 sqft
$129/sqft
2 Open Spaces

About this House

Welcome to 720 Alder Street a beautifully updated, move in ready home offering impressive space, style, and flexibility! This 4 bedroom, 3 full bath residence welcomes you with sun filled living and dining areas featuring elegant tray ceilings, detailed crown molding, crystal chandeliers, recessed lighting, decorative archways, and coordinated flooring that creates a bright, seamless flow. The modern kitchen offers granite countertops, crisp white cabinetry, a stylish backsplash, contemporary lighting, and abundant storage. Three generously sized bedrooms are located on the second floor, while the third floor features a private, spacious primary bedroom and an additional room currently used as a walk in closet perfect for an office, dressing room, or flexible bonus space. The finished basement expands the possibilities with additional recreation or living space, a laundry area, mechanical room, and storage. Valuable improvements include a new roof in 2026, water heater installed in 2021, updated siding, insulated walls, newer windows, and an updated electrical panel.Outside, enjoy excellent curb appeal, a welcoming covered front porch, white picket fencing, a paved driveway, a spacious backyard, storage shed, and rear alley access. Beautifully updated from top to bottom, this home offers the space and modern finishes buyers have been waiting for! Easy to show, call to schedule today.
720 Alder St, Scranton, PA 18505 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 2,600 sqft single-family home in South Side, built in 1940. It last sold for $335,000 on Aug 11, 2026 (1% below the $339,000 asking price). This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $336,500, with a rent estimate of $1,741/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by Lizbeth Vaquero
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
Bought with: Felipe Rosero Salazar, Christian Saunders Real Estate
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID, MLS#SC263443

Home Details for 720 Alder St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FinishedNumber of Rooms: 10Types of Rooms: Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2600 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Connected, Water Connected, Sewer Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Electricity ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, DryerDishwasherDryerLaundry: In Bathroom,Lower Level,Laundry RoomRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Natural Gas
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: NoneSpa: NoneNo FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 100 Amp ServiceHas Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Levels: Three Or MoreFloors: Ceramic Tile, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate
Security
Security: 24 Hour Security, Closed Circuit Camera(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionPatio / Porch: Front Porch, Porch, Rear PorchFencing: Back Yard, Fenced, Partial, Front YardOther Structures: Shed(s), StorageExterior: Garden, Storage, Private Yard, PlaygroundFoundation: Combination, PermanentGarden
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Driveway,Other,Outside
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Road Frontage: City StreetRoad Surface Type: Alley Paved, PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Farm & Range
Frontage Length: 40.00Not Allowed to Raise Horses
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 2000 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 600 Square Feet

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 15

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1940
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Residential, Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: HouseArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Vinyl SidingNot a New ConstructionNo Additional ParcelsDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Condition: Updated/RemodeledParcel Number: 15620050036

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $339,000Price Per Sqft: $129/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Close Of Escrow

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2600 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 6534 sqft

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, VA Loan, Conventional, FHA

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: SC263443Attic: Attic Finished, Finished, Walk Up, FlooredAbove Grade Unfinished Area: 2000Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Text Listing Agent, Call Listing Agent

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 11, 2026
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC263443
Sold
$335,000
Jul 31, 2026
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC263443
Pending
$339,000
Jul 16, 2026
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC263443
Listed For Sale
$339,000
Feb 18, 2016
Source: N/A
Sold
$125,000
Sep 4, 2008
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #081631
Sold
$125,000

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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    "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 720 Alder St

  • What is 720 Alder St estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 720 Alder St in Scranton, PA is $336,500.
  • What is the price history for 720 Alder St?
    720 Alder St in Scranton, PA last sold for $335,000 in August 2026.
  • 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.
  • Does 720 Alder St have air conditioning?
    Yes, 720 Alder St in Scranton, PA has air conditioning.
  • Does 720 Alder St have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 720 Alder St in Scranton, PA has in-unit laundry.

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