426 S Main Taylor, PA 18517

Single Family Detached MLS #: SC5674 Courtesy Of Classic Properties

$300,000

5 beds | 1 baths | 1 half baths | 3,104 sq ft
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Est. Property Tax: $3,654
Estimated monthly payments: $1,616/mo.* (recalculate)

Property InformationDescription

This historic century home, once owned by the Honorable late State Rep James E. Watkins, and then Dr. U.P. Horger is a preserved gem never having been on the market. It is a well known landmark in Taylor. Along with the 100's of species of flowers, the variety of Azalia's & dogwoods are priceless in the spring. There is a rose garden, grape vines, & asparagus beds along with a gold fish pond. The yard is framed with a stone wall and vinal fencing. This stately corner 3 story Colonial boasts 12 '' ceilings classic center hallway, large living room with a wood burning fireplace and built in book shelves on either side, large dining room, large newer eat in kitchen with a large pantry off the side and a door to the 3 season enclosed back porch, second floor consists of 5 bedrooms, one of which could be used as a Nannies room with private stairs to kitchen and an Italian tile bath, walk up steps to the attic which could be finished as bedrooms, play room or simply used as storage, full bsmt with an older bar set up, there is also a private Doctors office consisting of 3 rooms and its own private entrance (waiting area, examination room and a private Dr. Office), leaded glass and stained glass windows and cabinet doors dispersed through the home, 2 sets of functioning pocket door between the living room & dining room, back set of stairs from the second floor to the first floor (servant steps to kitchen back in the day) American Chestnut woodwork & moulding throughout the home, hardwood flooring throughout home, recessed radiators through the home, wrap around porch, wood burning fireplace, newer gas (steam) heater, 2 car detached garage, larger side and rear yard and several flower beds, The former Dr office would be ideal for an accountant, lawyers, any smaller business or even an in-law suite. The whole property was used to film the movie ''That Championship Season in 1982

Features

  • Age: Over 50 Years Old
  • Amenities: Ceiling Fan, Garden
  • Appliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator
  • Architecture Style: Colonial
  • Cooling System: Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s) A/C
  • Exterior Type: Stone, Vinyl Siding
  • Fireplace: Fireplace
  • Floor Covering: Vinyl, Wood
  • Heating System: Fireplace, Steam
  • Lot Size: 0.3 Acres
  • Rooms: Basement, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office

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School Information

426 S Main, Taylor, PA 18517

Elementary School
Grades KG-4 | Public School
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY WEST SCHOOL
Taylor, PA 18517
308 Davis St
570.­562.2121
Distance: 0.3 mi
Student:Teacher Ratio
13:1
Total Students
341
Middle School
Grades 7-12 | Public School
RIVERSIDE JR. / SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Taylor, PA 18517
310 Davis St
570.­562.2121
Distance: 0.2 mi
School Rating
B
Student:Teacher Ratio
13:1
Total Students
710
High School
Grades 7-12 | Public School
RIVERSIDE JR. / SR. HIGH SCHOOL
Taylor, PA 18517
310 Davis St
570.­562.2121
Distance: 0.2 mi
School Rating
B
Student:Teacher Ratio
13:1
Total Students
710
Other Nearby Schools Distance Type Grades School Rating
Riverside Elementary East School 1.1 mi Public KG-6 B+
Triboro Christian Academy 1.2 mi Private PK-12
Old Forge Jr-sr High School 1.5 mi Public 7-12 B-
Old Forge Elementary School 1.6 mi Public KG-6 C
John F. Kennedy Elementary School 1.8 mi Public KG-4 C
West Scranton Intermediate School 2.3 mi Public 5-8 C-
Frances Willard Elementary School 2.3 mi Public KG-4 C+
West Scranton High School 2.4 mi Public 9-12 C-
South Scranton Intermediate School 2.6 mi Public 5-8 C
Mcnichols Educational Plaza 2.7 mi Public KG-4 D+
All Saints Academy 2.8 mi Private PK-8
Charles Sumner Elementary School 3.1 mi Public PK-4 B-
John G. Whittier Elementary School 3.2 mi Public KG-4 C
Holy Rosary Elementary School 3.2 mi Private PK-8
Montessori Kindergarten 3.4 mi Private PK-KG
Howard Gardner Multiple Intelligence Charter School 3.5 mi Public KG-8 B-
Scranton High School 3.5 mi Public 9-12 C-
Beth Shalom Academy 3.7 mi Private PK-8
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Demographic Data

Taylor, PA 18517

Median Age: 43.3
Married: 39%
Number of Households: 2,337
Households with Children: 26.4%
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