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
Sold for $257,500
$257,500
426 S Main St, Taylor, PA 18517
5beds
3,104sqft
Residential, Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
0.3 Acres Lot
$270,400 Zestimate®
$83/sqft
$2,409 Estimated rent
Home value
$270,400
$227,000 - $324,000
$2,409/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 08, 2025 at 01:10pm
Listed by:
ROBERT REBER,
CLASSIC PROPERTIES
Bought with:
Adriana Jez, RS358942
EXP Realty LLC
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID,MLS#: SC5674
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Description: Oak Flooring
- Area: 215.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.6 x 13
Bedroom 2
- Description: Oak Flooring
- Area: 166.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 3
- Description: Oak Flooring
- Area: 143.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.5 x 11.5
Bedroom 4
- Description: Oak Flooring
- Area: 232.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 15.5
Bedroom 5
- Description: Oak Flooring
- Area: 169.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.7
Bathroom 1
- Description: Glass Wall Tile
- Area: 54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 6
Basement
- Description: Full Unfinished
- Area: 1417.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31.5 x 45
Dining room
- Area: 245 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.5 x 14
Foyer
- Description: Center Hall W/Coat Closet
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 5.5
Kitchen
- Area: 232.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.6 x 12.5
Living room
- Description: Wood Fireplace
- Area: 409.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 31.5 x 13
Office
- Description: Waiting Area
- Area: 135 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 10
Office
- Description: Exam Room
- Area: 13641.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 1,010.5
Office
- Description: Dr. Private Office W/ Sink
- Area: 141.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.5
Other
- Description: Pantry For Storage
- Area: 81 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 6
Heating
- Natural Gas, Steam
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Bookcases, Natural Woodwork, Pantry
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Full,Unfinished
- Attic: Floored,Storage,Walk Up
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,104
- Total interior livable area: 3,104 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,104
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Additional Parking, Garage, Garage Door Opener, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Covered, Wrap Around, Front Porch
- Exterior features: Garden
- Pool features: None
- Spa features: None
- Fencing: Wood
Lot
- Size: 0.30 Acres
- Dimensions: 90 x 150 x 84 x 150
- Features: Back Yard, Corner Lot
Details
- Additional structures: Garage(s)
- Parcel number: 16618020024
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: Residential
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Residential, Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Stone, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Fiberglass,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: None
Location
- Region: Taylor
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/8/2025 | Sold | $257,500-14.2%$83/sqft |
Source:  GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC5674 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Pending sale | $300,000$97/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC5674 Report a problem | ||
| 3/13/2025 | Price change | $300,000-6.2%$97/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC5674 Report a problem | ||
| 1/2/2025 | Price change | $319,900-3%$103/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC5674 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2024 | Listed for sale | $329,900$106/sqft |
Source: GSBR as distributed by MLS GRID #SC5674 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,718 +1.7% | $17,000 |
| 2023 | $3,654 | $17,000 |
| 2022 | $3,654 | $17,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 18517
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NARiverside El School WestGrades: K-2Distance: 0.2 mi
- 6/10Riverside Junior-Senior High SchoolGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.3 mi
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- Pennsylvania
- Lackawanna County
- Taylor
- 18517
- 426 S Main St