970 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
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OFF MARKET

$226,400

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,435 sqft (on 0.30 acres)

970 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510

Hill Section
Est. Refi. Payment $1,497/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Sep 27, 2021 for $155,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$226K
Since last month
Decreased$8K (-3.6%)
Since last year
Increased$14K (+6.8%)
Since last sale
Increased$72K (+46.6%)
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 +179% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$227K
July 2026$236K
June 2026$224K
May 2026$225K
April 2026$218K
March 2026$211K
February 2026$204K
January 2026$201K
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
1722 Ash St, Scranton, PA
0.08
Single-Family Home
$159,000
10/31/25
2
2
1,325
810 Wheeler Ave, Scranton, PA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$175,000
03/13/26
3
1.5
1,200
826 Harrison Ave #L-7, Scranton, PA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,556
1107 N Irving Ave, Scranton, PA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$248,995
07/31/26
3
1.5
1,775
929 Ridge Ave, Scranton, PA
0.21
Single-Family Home
$199,000
05/04/26
3
2
1,334
937 Harrison Ave, Scranton, PA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$214,500
07/31/26
4
1.5
1,400
904 Wheeler Ave, Scranton, PA
0.14
Single-Family Home
$260,000
06/16/26
3
1
1,568
826 Harrison Ave, Scranton, PA
0.23
Single-Family Home
$225,000
06/25/26
4
2
1,800
1947 Myrtle St, Scranton, PA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$214,000
07/01/26
4
2
1,114
636 Wheeler Ave, Scranton, PA
0.39
Single-Family Home
$140,000
06/16/26
3
2
1,089

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
1730 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510
0.07
$280,000
6
3
2,800
Recently Sold
1722 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510
0.08
$159,000
2
2
1,325
Recently Sold
959 Paul Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.06
$216,700
3
1
1,400
Off Market
1901 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510
0.08
$149,400
3
1
1,100
Off Market
1009 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.09
$219,400
4
2
1,555
Off Market
1717 Ash St, Scranton, PA 18510
0.10
$300,100
4
2
2,441
Off Market
1020 Paul Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.10
$216,100
3
1
1,258
Off Market
940 Paul Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.05
$195,800
4
2
1,680
Off Market
1014 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.11
$169,000
2
2
1,210
For Sale
1009 Union Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.10
$267,200
3
2
2,812
Off Market
961 Wheeler Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.13
-
6
3
3,260
Off Market
967 Wheeler Ave, Scranton, PA 18510
0.13
$243,500
3
1.5
2,066
Off Market

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
1935
Lot Size
0.3 acres
Living Area
1,435 sqft
Price/Sqft
$158

About this House

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.
970 John Ave, Scranton, PA 18510 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,435 sqft single-family home in Hill Section, built in 1935. It last sold for $155,000 on Sep 27, 2021. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $226,400, with a rent estimate of $1,660/month.

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 and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Sep 27, 2021
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #212482
Sold
$155,000
Jun 21, 2021
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID
ListingRemoved
Jun 15, 2021
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #21-2482
Listed For Sale
$149,000
Jul 24, 2015
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #152209
Sold
$78,440
May 16, 2015
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$76,500

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

Around this home

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

  • 46 % Say it's quiet

  • 46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 40 % Say there's wildlife

  • 34 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • 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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Frequently asked questions about 970 John Ave

  • What is 970 John Ave estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 970 John Ave in Scranton, PA is $226,400.
  • What is the price history for 970 John Ave?
    970 John Ave in Scranton, PA last sold for $155,000 in September 2021.
  • 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 970 John Ave?
    The lot at 970 John Ave in Scranton, PA is about 0.30 acres (13,068 sq ft).

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