720 Alder Street, Scranton, PA 18505
Lackawanna County
Key Facts
Description
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.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential
Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Structure Type
House
Year Built
1940
Living Area
2,600 sq ft
Lot Size
0.15 acres
Lot Dimensions
40X162
Parking Spaces
2
Zoning
r1
MLS® Listing#
SC263443
Property Features
Interior
Exterior
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Fireplace
Basement
Pool
Parking
Laundry
Patio
Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
Foundation
Roof
Security
Other Structures
Utilities
Sewer
Water Source
Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$3,106
Tax year 2026
Assessed Value
$10,000
Parcel Number
15620050036
Directions
From Moosic Street, turn right onto S. Irving Avenue, then turn left onto Alder Street. The property will be on the right.
Affordability Calculator
$67,800
Estimated monthly payment
$1,804/mo
Principal $271,200 · Est. interest $378,348 over 30 yrs
Neighborhood Market Statistics
How this home compares to active listings in Scranton, PA
- $267,347
- Median Listing Price
- 58
- Median Days on Market
- 1,978
- Median Sq Ft
- $128
- Median Price / Sq Ft
- 172
- Active Listings
- This home’s price is 27% above the area median.
- Its price per sq ft is 2% above the area median.
Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Scranton, PA.
Location
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Nearby Schools
John G. Elementary School
Elementary · 0.3 mi away
Milton Eisner Yeshiva High School
Secondary · 0.3 mi away
Marian Catholic School
School · 0.3 mi away
McNichols Plaza Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
St Stanislaus Elementary School
Elementary · 0.4 mi away
South Scranton Intermediate School
Secondary · 0.5 mi away
Wellkind School for Early Learners
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Freckles & Frills
School · 0.7 mi away
Scranton Hebrew Day School
School · 1.0 mi away
Bishop Hannan High School
Secondary · 1.0 mi away
Scranton School District
Elementary · 1.0 mi away
Central City
School · 1.1 mi away
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School
Elementary · 1.1 mi away
Northeast Scranton Intermediate School
Secondary · 1.2 mi away
William Prescott Elementary School
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Elementary · 1.3 mi away
Frances Willard Elementary
Elementary · 1.4 mi away
Scranton High School
Secondary · 1.6 mi away
Scranton Preparatory School
School · 1.6 mi away
West Scranton High School
Secondary · 1.7 mi away
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Listing Courtesy: Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton - 5703004766
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