Victorian home for sale

Under $75K Thursday ~ c.1930 Victorian in Scranton PA Under $55K

Posted on December 3, 2020December 1, 2020 by [email protected]

1803 Brick Ave, Scranton, PA, 18508 $54,500

OHU50K NOTES

I was so excited to see a Queen Anne Victorian home for sale at this price. That is until I viewed the interior photos. The exterior is extraordinary, so I was expecting much more from the inside. Sadly, most of the original interior elements have been lost over time. At least we have a photo of the tower room with this listing.

As you can see from the pics, in addition to cosmetic work, the house needs a new roof. I helped my husband put a new roof on a one-level bungalow, but you wouldn’t catch me on this home’s roof.

5bed
3.5bath
4,200sqft
5,227sqft lot
Year Built 1930
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Presented by: Lori Francis with RUDDY REALTY

REALTOR COMMENTS

Large Victorian home for sale with many possibilities, offers 5 bedrooms with 3 full baths and a half bath. Off street parking. All measurements approximate, Please check with City on zoning for potential multi-unit.

1 thought on “Under $75K Thursday ~ c.1930 Victorian in Scranton PA Under $55K”

CHANTEL says:

December 3, 2020 at 6:32 am

I want this house. I’m a disabled veteran who’s ready to own a forever home.

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