SOLD -$102,500 This home has been completely rehabilitated with eco-friendly and energy efficient building materials and systems including a new architectural roof, fiber board siding, high energy efficient gas hot water baseboard heating system, tankless water heater, 200-amp electrical system, new designer lighting fixtures throughout, Icylene foam insulaton, Low-E Argon windows throughout, new interior and exterior doors, walls and ceilings all finished with no VOC paints.   The first floor has a large living/dining room with carbonzied, horizontal bamboo floors, powder room with water saver fixtures, kitchen with center island and breakfast bar and Energy Saver Stainless Steel glass top ceramic range, side by side refrigerator, dishwasher and over-the-range microwave oven, recycled glass tile backsplash, a laundry area with new washer and dryer, second staircase to the second floor, French doors leading to a composite decking system and large, fenced back yard with off street parking.  The second floor, both staircases and three bedrooms are carpeted with recycled Frieze wall-to-wall carpeting, large closets and a new full bath with water saver fixtures.  The lower level walls are finished and suitable for a bonus room with lots of storage space. Homebuyers must be income-eligible under the NSP program guidelines of up to 120% county median income and must complete Homebuyer Counseling Workshops provided free by Neighborhood Housing Services.  To schedule classes, please contact NHS at 570.558.2490.  Financial assistance for up to $12,000 for down payment and closing costs is available through the City of Scranton’s OECD.  For an application, please contact Liza Carroll. Director of Housing, at 570.343.4218.  To view the home, please contact Wayne Evans Realty at 570.479.0433.  For further information, please contact Lackawanna Neighbors, Inc. at 570.963.7616.

 SOLD – $104,900 – This home is one of the first homes acquired and rehabilitated with Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding.  Financial assistance is available to income eligible individuals and families through the City of Scranton’s Office of Economic and Community Development (OECD) for up to $12,000 toward down payment and closing cost assistance if you purchase this home.   This 12 year old home has been updated with Low-E Argon windows, new interior and exterior doors, bamboo flooring in the living room, tile flooring in the kitchen, main bathroom and lower level powder room.  The first level has a nice living room, kitchen with peninsula island and stainless steel refrigerator, electric glass top range, over the range microwave oven and dishwasher, dining area, 3 bedrooms and a new full bath.   A new patio door leads to a nice side deck which accesses the large rear yard.  The lower level has been finished with a large carpeted family room and powder room and laundry which includes a new washer and dryer.    Rehabilitation work consisted of new energy efficient gas hot water baseboard heating, tankless hot water heating and new plumbing,  200- amp electrical service, and  a new front porch.   All building materials and finishes used to rehabilitate this home are eco-friendly and energy efficient.  To make an appointment to view this home, please contact Wayne Evans Realty at 570.479.0433.  To apply for the OECD Homebuyers Program, please contact Liza Carroll at 570.348.4218.  For further information, please contact Lackawanna Neighbors at 570.963.7616.