520 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510 (MLS# 20-3466)

520 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510

$999,999

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 8,333 Status: Closed

Current Price: $999,999 List Date: 9/03/2020 Last Modified: 9/07/2024

Overview

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

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 ov ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 20-3466

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total: 5
Rooms Total: 15
Bathrooms Total: 4
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: Yes
SqFt. Above Grade (Legacy): 8333
SqFt. Below Grade (Legacy): 3547
Building Area Total: 11880
Living Area: 8333
Year Built: 1910
Garage YN: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Total: 2
Lot Size Acres: 0.78
Lot Size Dimensions: 212x160
Waterfront YN: No
Water Body Name: None
Basement YN: Yes
Stories: 2
Fireplace YN: Yes
List Price/SqFt: 162.01
Sold Price/SqFt: 120

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

Contract Information

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

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

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
Concessions: No
Concessions Amount: 0

More Information

Road Frontage Type

Road Frontage Length: 212
City Street: Yes

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

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Gas Oven: Yes
Gas Range: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes

Architectural Style

Victorian: Yes

Basement

Walk-Out Access: Yes

Community Features

Street Lights: Yes
None: Yes

Construction Materials

Stone: Yes

Cooling

Central Air: Yes
Whole House Fan: Yes

Exterior Features

Other: Yes

Fireplace Features

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Flooring

Concrete: Yes
Hardwood: Yes
Tile: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Heating

Electric: Yes
Forced Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes

Interior Features

Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Listing Terms

Cash: Yes

Lot Features

Level: Yes
Other: Yes
See Remarks: Yes

Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights

Gas Rights Reserved: None

Other Structures

Other: Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Patio: Yes

Possession

Negotiable: Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Water Source

Public: Yes

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Main	14.00	15.00	Parquet flrs, decorative moulding, FP
Living Room	Third	21.00	11.00	Spacious, natural light, hardwood floors
Dining Room	Main	15.80	20.20	Parquet flrs, Baroque mouldings, FP
Kitchen	Main	15.50	13.00	Hardwood floors, high ceilings
Den	Main	14.00	14.20	Coffered ceilings, built-ins, Parquet floors
Den	Main	12.00	23.00	Hardwood floors, natural light
Primary Bedroom	Second	16.00	56.00	Grand master suite
Bedroom 2	Second	17.10	14.80	Hardwood floors
Bedroom 3	Second	15.50	16.30	Hardwood floors
Bedroom 4	Third	14.00	12.90	Hardwood floors
Bedroom 5	Third	17.50	13.30	Hardwood floors
Primary Bathroom	Second	7.00	12.00
Bathroom 1	Second	9.00	8.00
Bathroom 2	Third	6.00	7.50
Bathroom 3	Main	4.70	5.50
Four Season Room	Main	10.00	13.10	Solarium w/ leaded glass windows, marble floors
Bonus Room	Second	12.00	23.00	Sitting room off bedroom
Bonus Room	Third	8.50	13.00	Possible dressing room

Listing Office: Lewith & Freeman Real Estate Hawley

Last Updated: September - 07 - 2024

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