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538 Birch Street, Scranton, PA 18505

South Side, Scranton
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Welcome to 538 Birch Street, a building located in South Side, Scranton in Scranton, PA. As a quick overview, these are the most up-to-date information we've collected about the property. Finally, 538 Birch Street was most recently sold on Apr 30, 2019 for $170,000. The market value for the land that the building sits on has been listed at $2,050. In addition, improvements upon the building have an added value of $12,950. In total, the total market value of the property as a whole is $15,000. According to local assessors, the total value of the building is currently valued at $15,000. Specifically, the value of the land that the property sits on has been assessed at $2,050. The building was last assessed in 2023.

Here's what we know about the features and amenities in this building. While there is no garage access for residents, you will probably be able to find a local garage to park your car at instead. We are not sure what system the building uses for cooling. Sadly, informaton related to the heating system was not disclosed. There is no porch or patio on the premise of the property. For those who love to swim, you'll want to check out community pools nearby as this particular property does not have a swimming pool. The local assessor's office has not provided us with information related to the roof cover material and the type of roof the building has.
Facts
General
Bedroom Count
0
Building Condition
0
Building Quality
0
Construction Type
0
Building Style
32
Exterior Walls Type
0
Interior Walls Type
0
Roof Shape Type
0
Roof Cover Type
0
Living Units
6
Floor Cover
0
Basement Type
0
Basement Area
0
Garage Type
0
Parking Space Count
0
Patio Type
0
Porch Type
0
Pool Type
0
Unit Count
Building Floor Area
Floor Area Ratios
Building
Building Type
0
Property Class
R
Subdivision
TOWN PLOT OF THE CITY OF SCRAN
Land Acres
0000000079
Standard Land Use Code
1103
County Land Use Code
008
Neighborhood
School District Name
Scranton School District
School Tax School District
SCRANTON CITY
Census Tract
102600
Census Block Code
2000
Census Group
2
Census Year
2020
Census - County FIPS
42069
Census - Full FIPS
420691026002000
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Code
42540
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Name
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
Census - Metro Micro Statistical Area - Area Type
metropolitan
Census - Place FIPS
4269000
Census Source
US Census Bureau
Census State FIPS
42
Census Tract Code
102600
School District - Unified - Grade High
12
School District - Unified - Grade Low
PK
School District - Unified - LEA Code
4221090
School District - Unified - Name
Scranton School District
Zoning
Geography
District
340
Parcel
15619060026
Block
5
Lot
23
Municipality
SCRANTON CITY
Latitude
41.3967
Longitude
-75.6659
FIPS
42069
Geo Status Code
R
Valuation
Timestamp
2023-06-15 17:33:25
UCID Flag
C
More About The Building
The depth of the property lot was measured at 870 square feet and the front at 400 square feet. Fun fact, were you aware that buildings can shift depending on temperatures outdoors? This might remind you of middle school science classes, but heat will cause most materials to expand while the cold will cause them to contract. As a result, many architects and engineers often have to make sure that control joints are made up of the right materials and in good condition. The building class code for 538 Birch Street is unknown but given the importance of this information, we will work to update this data as soon as possible.

Interested in learning more about the neighborhood that the property is located in? Buildings in the South Side area have a median price of $1,250. Those in the 25th percentile, have a price around $1,038. While those in the 75th percentile, have a price around $1,500. Typically, the buildings in this area have a median sqft of 965. That means that the median price per sqft is around $15. In other words, the price per sqft for buildings in the 25th percentile is $13. While the price per sqft for buildings in the 75th percentile is $17. As a breakdown, we've included the following stats:

  • There is currently one advertised studio listing. The median price for these types of listings is $300. That's $3.75 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 5 one bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,050. That's $18.00 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 12 two bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,198. That's $14.78 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 9 three bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,400. That's $13.28 price per sqft.

  • There are currently a total of 5 four bedroom listings. The median price for these types of listings is $1,850. That's $14.40 price per sqft.
About The Area
538 Birch Street is located in 18505. There are 20,485 people living here. There are 8,249 households. Most of these households have an average family size of 3.15 people. According to the census, 47% are currently renting while 53% own their homes. The median age of this population is around 39.1 years old. On average, most folks in the zipcode are unmarried. About 19% of folks speak a language other than English in this area. The area's employment rate is currently around 55.3%. Speaking of employment, the median income is $39,772. Most folks will commute by car for around 19.7 minutes. Finally, we know that 37% of residents in the area have graduated with their high school degree. Additionally, 17% and 7% have their Bachelor's and Master's degree, respectfully.

Moving on to the county level. Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania has a population of 213,006 people. Based on census records, there are 85,174 registered households. Families in this area are on average made up of 3.07 people per household. Most folks are unmarried. They are also typically around 42.2 years old. Does diversity matter to you? Right now, 9% of folks speak a language other than English here. About 34% rent while 66% purchased their homes. Right now, the community is made up of 38% of residents who have graduated with at least a high school degree. On top of that, 16% have a Bachelor's degree and 10% have a Master's degree. The employment rate is currently around 55.5%. Those employed, have a median income of $46,673.

Finally, let's take a look at the stats related to Scranton, PA Urban Area. The urban area is home to 378,743 people. A total of 153,484 households are registered here. With average family sizes being listed at 3.05 people. About 38% of residents have graduated with a high school degree. Of the rest, 15% have their Bachelor's and 9% have their Master's degree. Folks speaking a language other than English, make up about 8% of the population. Speaking of your commute, 54.8% of people in this area are employed. The recorded median income is currently at $44,048 per year. The median population age has been listed at 41.9 years old. Interestingly enough, unmarried people make up the majority of the population. Last but not least, renters make up about 37% of the population while homeowners are at about 63% of the population.
$300
Studio Median Rent
$1,050
1BR Median Rent
$1,198
2BR Median Rent
$1,400
3BR Median Rent