53 Rittenhouse Street, Simpson, PA 18407

$159,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 906 Status: Active
Current Price: $159,000 List Date: 4/28/2026 Last Modified: 4/28/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to this charming and cozy home in the heart of Simpson, PA--where comfort, character, and opportunity come together. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the convenience of off-street parking, a detached one-car garage, and a generously sized backyard that stretches all the way to the rear street--offering added access, flexibility, and space to enjoy. The inviting front porch is perfect for rocking chairs and quiet mornings or evenings, soaking in the fresh air and small-town charm. Step inside to a warm and welcoming living room and dining room, featuring new carpeting and beautifully refinished hardwood floors that add both style and comfort. The kitchen is fully functional with room to make it your own--and the seller is offering a $5,000 credit to help bring your vision to life. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms along with a nicely updated full bathroom, providing a comfortable and practical layout. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downs ...

Listing Details MLS# PW-261137

General Property Information

Bedrooms Total
2
Rooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
Yes
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Above Grade Finished Area
906
Below Grade Finished Area
200
Living Area
906
Enhanced Accessible
No
Year Built
1927
Year Built Source
Other
New Construction YN
No
Garage YN
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Lot Size Acres
0.57
Lot Size Dimensions
55’ x 205’ x 50’ x 182’
Lot Dimensions Source
Public Records
Association YN
No
Waterfront YN
No
Water Body Name
None
Basement YN
Yes
Stories
2
List Price/SqFt
175.5
Bathrooms Half
0

Property Features

Appliances: Electric Oven; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer/Dryer Attic Features: Other Basement: Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s) Flooring: Carpet; Hardwood Heating: Natural Gas; Steam Laundry Features: In Basement; Lower Level Levels: Two Lot Features: Sloped; Wooded Other Structures: Garage(s) Parking Features: Detached; Off Street; Paved Patio And Porch Features: Front Porch Road Frontage Type: City Street Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road Sewer: Public Sewer Water Source: Public Room Types: Bathroom 1; Bedroom 1; Bedroom 2; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room

Contract Information

Listing Contract Date
2026-04-27
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Service
Full Service

Location Tax and Legal

Street Number
53
Street Name
Rittenhouse
Street Suffix
Street
County
Lackawanna
State
PA
Postal Code
18407
Subdivision Name
None

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Welcome to this charming and cozy home in the heart of Simpson, PA--where comfort, character, and opportunity come together. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the convenience of off-street parking, a detached one-car garage, and a generously sized backyard that stretches all the way to the rear street--offering added access, flexibility, and space to enjoy. The inviting front porch is perfect for rocking chairs and quiet mornings or evenings, soaking in the fresh air and small-town charm. Step inside to a warm and welcoming living room and dining room, featuring new carpeting and beautifully refinished hardwood floors that add both style and comfort. The kitchen is fully functional with room to make it your own--and the seller is offering a $5,000 credit to help bring your vision to life. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious bedrooms along with a nicely updated full bathroom, providing a comfortable and practical layout. Whether you're a first-time buyer, downsizing, or looking for your next investment, this home offers a fantastic location and even better potential. Don't miss your chance to make it yours!

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2026-04-28T03:21:42Z
Major Change Type
New Listing

More Information

Room Types

Bathroom 1 Level
Second
Bedroom 1 Level
Second
Bedroom 2 Level
Second
Dining Room Level
First
Kitchen Level
First
Living Room Level
First
Bathroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 2
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes

Location, Tax, and Legal

Municipality
Fell Township - Lackawanna County
High School District
Carbondale Area School District
County Tax Amount
557.87
Municipal Tax Amount
75.02
School Tax Amount
830.8
Tax Annual Amount
1271.04
Tax Assessed Value
6200
Parcel Number
03519030028
Zoning
Residential
Tax Book Number
201712240

Appliances

Electric Oven
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer/Dryer
Yes

Attic Features

Other
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Hardwood
Yes

Heating

Natural Gas
Yes
Steam
Yes

Laundry Features

In Basement
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Lot Features

Sloped
Yes
Wooded
Yes

Oil, Gas and Mineral Rights

Property Subject To Lease
No

Other Structures

Garage(s)
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes
Off Street
Yes
Paved
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Front Porch
Yes

Road Frontage Type

City Street
Yes

Road Responsibility

Public Maintained Road
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width
Living Room First 11.90 15.80
Dining Room First 12.60 11.70
Kitchen First 15.80 11.70
Bathroom 1 Second 5.70 6.10
Bedroom 1 Second 10.40 9.90
Bedroom 2 Second 12.60 11.90
Listing Office: SIX PM LLC
Last Updated: April - 28 - 2026
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