970 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
OFF MARKET

970 John Ave
Scranton, PA 18510

Hill Section
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,435 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

$224,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,467/mo*
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$224,800

Trulia Estimate
as of May 27, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $1,467/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,435 sqft
(on 0.30 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Immaculate and move-in ready, this home offers privacy, a huge fenced-in yard, and will be a home to cherish for years. Nice full bathrooms on each floor, large kitchen with huge walk-in pantry or craft room, appliances included. High ceilings, replacement windows and beautiful details throughout. Kitchen walks out to side patio and yard. Large attic for storage, full basement. Sale also includes side lot recently purchased from Landbank and taxes reflect combined total taxes.
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

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
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Home Details for 970 John Ave

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Heating: GasHeating Fuel: Gas
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 3Floors: Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Linoleum Vinyl
Interior Details
Types of Rooms: Walk In Closet, Dining Room
Appliances & Utilities
DishwasherRefrigerator

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1935
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Modern

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Exterior: Stone, BrickPatioPorch

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.30 acres

Price History for 970 John Ave

DatePriceEventSource
09/27/2021$155,000Sold
GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #212482
06/21/2021ListingRemovedGSBR as distributed by MLS GRID
06/15/2021$149,000Listed For SaleGSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #21-2482
07/24/2015$78,440Sold
GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #152209
05/16/2015$76,500Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$2,461
Assessment$8,000
Home facts updated by county records

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2
2,404
1118 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA
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12/22/25
3
1
1,786
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2
1,334
1020 Paul Ave, Scranton, PA
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1,258
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2
1,445
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$150,000
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$170,000
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Neighborhood Overview

Hill Section
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What Locals Say about Hill Section

At least 128 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 89 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 74 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 74 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 66 % Say parking is easy

  • 63 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 60 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 58 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 56 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 53 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 47 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say there are community events

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  • Reff.inej11
    "It’s always a mess outside in front of the houses apartments no one cleans up after dogs defalcating on the roads and side walks where you walk in the east side of Scranton.it’s a horrible place to raise your children. "
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  • Aviyah Menachem
    "Lots of friendly dogs being walked, and unfriendly ones stuck in their houses or yards. It is rare that I have seen messes made by dogs in the grass. "
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  • Aviyah Menachem
    "Various events at synagogues and neighborhood homes. These happen at least once a week, usually at multiple locations to choose from simultaneously. During certain parts of the year, there are holiday events much more frequently. "
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  • Trulia User
    "Great neighborhood, baseball field, park, grocery stores, pharmacy, churches all near by. Living in the city but feels like the country."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dogs are welcomed as long as the owners picked up their stuff. People here are friendly with pets in general."
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  • Trulia User
    "It’s a quite area ,supermarkets are easy to get to and lots of new things to try . So far it’s a decent place to live "
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  • Trulia User
    "This area is going downhill fast… over crowded, no parking, ignorant neighbors, can’t wait to leave."
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  • Mark K.
    "Street can be busy. Young children need to be careful on the old sidewalks. Really nice neighborhood though. "
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  • Shantay
    "I really don’t know but I see the neighbors walking there dogs and they are very friendly and they make sure they clean up behind there a dogs dogs and they always speak "
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  • Leea F.
    "I’ve lived here for four years, and can honestly say it’s Clean, quiet, beautiful homes. I love it here and think it’s one of the nicer areas of Scranton! "
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  • Shaunese F.
    "There are many families in this area nice parks that are well maintained for kids and good schools many hospitals also"
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  • Angel M.
    "is good place to live and safe for kids good neighborhood, close to hospital, quiet neighborhood, ect. "
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  • Tracy B.
    "There is public transportation available. Most people have their own transportation. Traffic can be an issue. "
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  • Denise F.
    "some houses are beat up but most people are nice and friendly. there are a lot of people running and walking dogs. it's an okay place to live"
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  • Leea F.
    "This is a really wonderful neighborhood. It is safe and it is very clean. Good for children and families. Also close to center of the city. There are nice restaurants."
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  • Leea F.
    "I see people walking dogs all the time. I never hear or see any dogs left outside. They seem welcomed by the neighborhood "
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  • Jessica S. M.
    "A lot of elderly people and not many children. Nice area overall but sometimes some bad elements wander in. "
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  • Krugmichelle
    "trunk or treat, free lunch once a month, church events, many free and low cost after school activities, nice parks, many tourist sites near, within a half hour from larger cities, neighbors that help each other out. "
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  • Lena F.
    "I drive not many stores close by especially supermarket where you could just walk to, transportation is not the best stops running before 7pm shuttle buses don’t always arrive on time or sometimes not at all.. "
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  • Lena F.
    "There are various colleges in the area all good in their own right. My youngest is college age. Lackawanna, U of Scranton and Fortis to say the least "
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  • Jason H.
    "Access to public transportation by Colts route direct to downtown and transit center. Walking distance to grocery store, bars, restaurants, shopping and parks."
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  • Michele L.
    "I lived here for 10 years. I personally don't like the ares but everything is convenient since I don't have a car at the moment"
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  • Lena F.
    "its just very quiet, people are friendlier, lots of dog owners in the area, and residential homes. nice in summers to sit out doors safely. low crime area"
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970 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,435 sqft single-family home built in 1935. 970 John Ave is located in Hill Section, Scranton. This property is not currently available for sale. 970 John Ave was last sold on Sep 27, 2021 for $155,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 970 John Ave is $224,800.