$999,999
Scranton, PA 18510
MLS# 20-3466
Status: Closed
5 beds | 4 baths | 8333 sqft
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Property Description
Step through the magnificent wrought iron gates and horseshoe driveway that lead you to the historic Woolworth Mansion, it is sure to take your breath away. Designed by architect Lansing Holden in 1910, this was the home of the co-founder of the Woolworth Retail Empire, Charles Sumner Woolworth. The iconic property has undergone extensive renovations and has been completely restored. The stately grand house consists of 8000 SF and inspires relaxation and peaceful living with original architectural details. With natural light beaming through windows, soaring ceilings with original woodwork, an adjoining solarium and spacious study hall and dining room this residence doesn't miss a thing. The house is filled with five marble fireplaces, gorgeous original wood floors and a full basement for, Beds Description: 2+BED 2nd, Baths: 1/2 Bath Lev 1, Baths: 2 Bath Lev 2, Eating Area: Formal DN Room, Eating Area: Modern KT
Details
Location, Tax, and Legal
Street Additional Info: 520 Jefferson Avenue
Municipality: City Of Scranton
High School District: Scranton School District
Cnty&Muni Taxes (Legacy): 5458.77
School Tax Amount: 11752.76
Tax Annual Amount: 30108.34
Tax Assessed Value: 85400
Parcel Number: 1467701000701
Zoning Description: Commercial
Tax Book Number: 1606/0743
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 15
Bathrooms Half: 1
Building Area Total: 11880
SqFt. Above Grade (Legacy): 8333
SqFt. Below Grade (Legacy): 3547
Lot Size Acres: 0.78
Lot Size Dimensions: 212x160
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Name: None
Parking Total: 2
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Fireplace YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 162.01
Sold Price/SqFt: 120
Bedrooms Total: 5
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Living Area: 8333
Year Built: 1910
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Step through the magnificent wrought iron gates and horseshoe driveway that lead you to the historic Woolworth Mansion, it is sure to take your breath away. Designed by architect Lansing Holden in 1910, this was the home of the co-founder of the Woolworth Retail Empire, Charles Sumner Woolworth. The iconic property has undergone extensive renovations and has been completely restored. The stately grand house consists of 8000 SF and inspires relaxation and peaceful living with original architectural details. With natural light beaming through windows, soaring ceilings with original woodwork, an adjoining solarium and spacious study hall and dining room this residence doesn't miss a thing. The house is filled with five marble fireplaces, gorgeous original wood floors and a full basement for, Beds Description: 2+BED 2nd, Baths: 1/2 Bath Lev 1, Baths: 2 Bath Lev 2, Eating Area: Formal DN Room, Eating Area: Modern KT
Status Change Information
Concessions: No
Concessions Amount: 0
Major Change Timestamp: 2021-03-29T19:59:37Z
Major Change Type: Status Change
Purchase Contract Date: 2021-03-26
Close Date: 2021-03-26
Close Price: 999999
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Gas Oven: 1
Gas Range: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Architectural Style
Victorian: 1
Basement
Walk-Out Access: 1
Community Features
Street Lights: 1
None: 1
Construction Materials
Stone: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Whole House Fan: 1
Exterior Features
Other: 1
Fireplace Features
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Living Room: 1
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Flooring
Concrete: 1
Hardwood: 1
Tile: 1
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Forced Air: 1
Hot Water: 1
Interior Features
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Lot Features
Level: 1
Other: 1
See Remarks: 1
Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights
Gas Rights Reserved: None
Other Structures
Other: 1
Patio And Porch Features
Patio: 1
Possession
Negotiable: 1
Road Frontage Type
Road Frontage Length: 212
City Street: 1
Road Surface Type
Paved: 1
Roof
Slate: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Contract Information
Current Price: $999,999
Sold Price: $999,999
Status: Closed
Listing Contract Date: 2020-07-15
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Location Tax and Legal
Street Number: 520
Street Name: Jefferson
Street Suffix: Avenue
County: Lackawanna
State: PA
Postal Code: 18510
Subdivision Name: OTHER
Property Features
Appliances: Dishwasher; Gas Oven; Gas Range; Refrigerator
Architectural Style: Victorian
Basement: Walk-Out Access
Community Features: Street Lights; None
Construction Materials: Stone
Cooling: Central Air; Whole House Fan
Exterior Features: Other
Fireplace Features: Bedroom; Dining Room; Living Room; Other; See Remarks
Flooring: Concrete; Hardwood; Tile; Other; See Remarks
Heating: Electric; Forced Air; Hot Water
Interior Features: Other; See Remarks
Listing Terms: Cash
Lot Features: Level; Other; See Remarks
Other Structures: Other
Patio And Porch Features: Patio
Possession: Negotiable
Road Frontage Type: City Street
Road Surface Type: Paved
Roof: Slate
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Supplements
extensive storage. Let's not forget the whole house generator in case the lights go out. Speaking of lights, the chandeliers, similar to that of the Palace of Versailles put the finishing touches throughout each room. The attached elevated courtyard is great for any venue and the additional 3000 SF carriage house could be used for a prep area or oversized garage space with living space above. Don't miss out on this truly unique property. Whether you are seeking a luxury lifestyle in a great city or would like to share this property as a venue now is the time to be blown away. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT PROPERTY IS UNDER CONSTANT SURVEILLANCE!
Room Information
| Room Name | Level | Length | Length | Width | Width | Remarks |
| Living Room | Main | 14.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | 15.00 | Parquet flrs, decorative moulding, FP |
| Living Room | Third | 21.00 | 21.00 | 11.00 | 11.00 | Spacious, natural light, hardwood floors |
| Dining Room | Main | 15.80 | 15.80 | 20.20 | 20.20 | Parquet flrs, Baroque mouldings, FP |
| Kitchen | Main | 15.50 | 15.50 | 13.00 | 13.00 | Hardwood floors, high ceilings |
| Den | Main | 14.00 | 14.00 | 14.20 | 14.20 | Coffered ceilings, built-ins, Parquet floors |
| Den | Main | 12.00 | 12.00 | 23.00 | 23.00 | Hardwood floors, natural light |
| Primary Bedroom | Second | 16.00 | 16.00 | 56.00 | 56.00 | Grand master suite |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 17.10 | 17.10 | 14.80 | 14.80 | Hardwood floors |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 15.50 | 15.50 | 16.30 | 16.30 | Hardwood floors |
| Bedroom 4 | Third | 14.00 | 14.00 | 12.90 | 12.90 | Hardwood floors |
| Bedroom 5 | Third | 17.50 | 17.50 | 13.30 | 13.30 | Hardwood floors |
| Primary Bathroom | Second | 7.00 | 7.00 | 12.00 | 12.00 | |
| Bathroom 1 | Second | 9.00 | 9.00 | 8.00 | 8.00 | |
| Bathroom 2 | Third | 6.00 | 6.00 | 7.50 | 7.50 | |
| Bathroom 3 | Main | 4.70 | 4.70 | 5.50 | 5.50 | |
| Four Season Room | Main | 10.00 | 10.00 | 13.10 | 13.10 | Solarium w/ leaded glass windows, marble floors |
| Bonus Room | Second | 12.00 | 12.00 | 23.00 | 23.00 | Sitting room off bedroom |
| Bonus Room | Third | 8.50 | 8.50 | 13.00 | 13.00 | Possible dressing room |
Listing Office: Lewith & Freeman Real Estate Hawley
Last Updated: September - 07 - 2024
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