1131 Pittston Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

$579,000
Property Type: Residential Income Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,792 Status: Active
Current Price: $579,000 List Date: 7/16/2025 Last Modified: 2/23/2026

Overview

Description

Units rented! Welcome to the former Leon Funeral Home--now transformed into a fully renovated 5-unit apartment building located on a prominent corner lot in Scranton. This distinguished property has been completely reimagined, offering five one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments that each showcase brand-new flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, and inviting living spaces. Two of the five units are already rented, providing immediate income, with the remaining units offering strong potential for additional revenue. This is a rare opportunity to own a turn-key investment in a growing market. With its strategic location and thoughtful layout, this building is perfectly positioned for long-term rental success or even short-term leasing possibilities. Don't miss the chance to capitalize on this unique and profitable property.

Listing Details MLS# SC-253500

General Property Information

Number Of Buildings
Yes
Number Of Units Total
5
Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Full
5
Above Grade Finished Area
3638
Living Area
3638
Enhanced Accessible
Yes
Year Built
1960
Year Built Source
Public Records
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
No
Lot Size Acres
0.11
Lot Size Dimensions
96X50
Lot Dimensions Source
Public Records
Land Lease YN
No
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Basement YN
Yes
Stories
2
Units Furnished
None
Fireplace YN
No
Spa YN
No
Senior Community YN
No
Rent Control YN
No
Auction YN
No
List Price/SqFt
159.15

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp Basement: Unfinished Construction Materials: Brick; Vinyl Siding Current Use: Mixed Use; Multi-Family; See Remarks Exterior Features: Rain Gutters Fireplace Features: None Flooring: Carpet; Luxury Vinyl Heating: Electric Levels: Two Lot Features: City Lot; Corner Lot Parking Features: Off Street Pool Features: None Possession: Close Of Escrow Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Road Surface Type: Asphalt Sewer: Public Sewer Showing Requirements: Lockbox; Show Notice Required; Showing Service Utilities: Electricity Available Water Source: Public

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date
2025-07-16
Property Sub Type
Apartment
Property Attached YN
No
Listing Agreement
Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Service
Full Service
Owner Name
JBAS Realty

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
1131
Street Name
Pittston
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
PA
Postal Code
18505
County
Lackawanna

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Units rented! Welcome to the former Leon Funeral Home--now transformed into a fully renovated 5-unit apartment building located on a prominent corner lot in Scranton. This distinguished property has been completely reimagined, offering five one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartments that each showcase brand-new flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, appliances, and inviting living spaces. Two of the five units are already rented, providing immediate income, with the remaining units offering strong potential for additional revenue. This is a rare opportunity to own a turn-key investment in a growing market. With its strategic location and thoughtful layout, this building is perfectly positioned for long-term rental success or even short-term leasing possibilities. Don't miss the chance to capitalize on this unique and profitable property.

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-09-04T18:18:49Z
Major Change Type
Price Reduced
Price Change Timestamp
2025-09-04T18:18:49Z
Status Change Timestamp
2025-07-16

More Information

Unit 1

Unit #
Yes
Actual Rent
1100
SqFt Total
730
Dining Room YN
No
Kitchen YN
Yes
Living Room YN
Yes
Occupied YN
Yes

Unit 2

Unit #
2
Actual Rent
1100
SqFt Total
700
Dining Room YN
No
Kitchen YN
Yes

Unit 3

Unit #
3
Actual Rent
1100
SqFt Total
730
Dining Room YN
No
Kitchen YN
Yes
Living Room YN
Yes
Occupied YN
Yes

Unit 4

Unit #
4
SqFt Total
730
Dining Room YN
No
Kitchen YN
Yes
Living Room YN
Yes

Unit 5

Unit #
5
SqFt Total
700
Dining Room YN
No
Kitchen YN
Yes
Living Room YN
Yes
Listing Office: ERA One Source Realty
Last Updated: February - 23 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.