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#SC253580, Listing office: Dwell Real Estate - Dunmore Branch Office
$249,000 List price
540 Colfax Ave Scranton, PA 18510
3 beds
1 full
1,462 sqft
0.1 acres
$170 / sqft
House
Property details
About 540 Colfax Ave
Walk one block to Nay Aug Park from this beautiful home, loaded with natural woodwork, hardwoods and updates. Wonderful layout with a first floor front office or library, a spacious center dining room, dreamy living room with views of the backyard and a cozy warming faux fireplace, modern kitchen with newer appliances and an adorable breakfast nook with more views of the backyard. Walk out from the kitchen to the rear porch and side patio, great for entertaining and enjoy the lovely perennial landscaping of this fenced-in yard. Large second floor bathroom and a half bath in the basement, this area could be finished for more square footage. Walk-up attic is great for storage. Rear garage is an oversized 1-car or small 2-car but has plenty of space for a car, storage and even a workshop.
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s)
Size1,462 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.13 Acres
Year built1925
ParkingDetached, See Remarks
MLS #SC253633
Garage2 spaces
FireplaceElectric, Living Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Gas Oven
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Tile, Wood
- Interior: Entrance Foyer, Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Electric, Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Detached, See Remarks
- Exterior: Uncovered Courtyard
- Architectural Style: Craftsman
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
- List Price: $249,000
- Price/SqFt: $170
- Annual Tax Amount: $5,235
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Level
- Directions: Up Mulberry Street towards Nay Aug Park, turn left on Colfax Avenue, go two blocks. House on right.
- Year Built: 1925
- Stories: 3
- Living Area: 1,462 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.13 Acres
- MLS Number: SC253633
- MLS Name: ScrantonPA
- Office Name: Dwell Real Estate
- Office Phone: (570) 871-0780
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 06, 2021 | Home Sold | $146,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,000 | $5,235 |
| 2023 | $16,000 | $5,235 |
| 2022 | $16,000 | $8,431 |
| 2021 | $16,000 | $8,345 |
| 2020 | $16,000 | $5,035 |
| 2019 | $16,000 | $4,747 |
| 2018 | $16,000 | $4,747 |
| 2017 | $16,000 | $4,672 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
William Prescott Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.4 mi
•Prescott Avenue & Myrtle St
4
John G. Whittier Elementary School
Public District KG-4
0.8 mi
•700 Orchard St
3
McNichols Educational Plaza
Public District KG-4
1.3 mi
•1111 S Irving Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $54,487. Typical income of Scranton, PA residents is between $35k-100k annually. Most families are single, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is post secondary degree.
How much money do the neighbors make?
29%
<35k
61%
35k-100k
10%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate
What types of families live nearby?
52%
Single, No Kids
12%
Single, with Kids
23%
Married, No Kids
13%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
14%
<11 yrs old
7%
12-17 yrs old
26%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
13%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Horse Races
Extreme Sports
Continuing Education Courses
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Sam's Club
Express/Express For Men
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
LongHorn Steakhouse
White Castle
Qdoba
What do the neighbors drive?
Buick
Oldsmobile
Volkswagen
What do the neighbors listen to?
Contemporary Inspirational
Rock
Urban Contemporary
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 540 Colfax Ave
The listing price of 540 Colfax Ave property is $249,000.
The property 540 Colfax Ave is a house located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18510.
Active Listing: 540 Colfax Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 540 Colfax Ave are: William Prescott Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), John G. Whittier Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), McNichols Educational Plaza (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Northeast Scranton Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), South Scranton Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Scranton High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Dunmore Jr/Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), West Scranton High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $5,235 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on January 6, 2021 for $146,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 540 Colfax Ave has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.
The property 540 Colfax Ave is 1,462 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 540 Colfax Ave is 1925.
This home is located at 540 Colfax Ave in Scranton, PA and zip code 18510 in the Hill Section / East Scranton neighborhood. This 1,462 square foot home, which was built in 1925, sits on a 0.13 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $249,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.