Properties We’ve Purchased in NEPA

Real properties. Real situations. See homes and rentals FastTrack House Buyer has purchased in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, with photos from our own property files.

53 original property photos: browse the main comparisons below, then expand each property’s gallery to see its additional photos.

We buy houses as-is across Lehigh Valley, PA and NEPA. The examples below are in NEPA; each location and purchase situation is identified so you can see what actually happened.

WILKES-BARRE · LUZERNE COUNTY

O’Neil Avenue: a rental owner ready to move on

The owner of this rental in Wilkes-Barre’s West End was ready to step away from being a landlord. Managing the property and dealing with a difficult tenant had become stressful. Another round of repairs was not how she wanted to spend her time.

FastTrack purchased the property as-is. The owner did not have to renovate it before selling; the work that came afterward became our responsibility.

O’Neil Avenue rental in Wilkes-Barre before renovation — Before: O’Neil Avenue rental exterior

O’Neil Avenue rental in Wilkes-Barre after renovation — After: the same Wilkes-Barre rental

O’Neil Avenue rental kitchen before renovation in Wilkes-Barre — Before: the rental’s kitchen

O’Neil Avenue rental kitchen after renovation in Wilkes-Barre — After: kitchen updates following the purchase

View 6 more O’Neil Avenue photos (10 total)

Before and after photos from our own property files. Select a photo to open a larger version.

O’Neil Avenue rental bathroom in Wilkes-Barre, before renovation — Before: bathroom, O’Neil Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

O’Neil Avenue rental bathroom in Wilkes-Barre, after renovation — After: bathroom, O’Neil Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

O’Neil Avenue rental interior room in Wilkes-Barre, before renovation — Before: interior room, O’Neil Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

O’Neil Avenue rental interior room in Wilkes-Barre, after renovation — After: interior room, O’Neil Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

O’Neil Avenue rental living room in Wilkes-Barre, before renovation — Before: living room, O’Neil Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

O’Neil Avenue rental living room in Wilkes-Barre, after renovation — After: living room, O’Neil Avenue, Wilkes-Barre.

What this shows: Selling a rental as-is can let an owner move on without completing the next renovation first. The before photos show the condition we took on; the after photos show work completed following the sale.

Selling a house in Wilkes-Barre? Tell us about your property. You can also see the original O’Neil Avenue post.

SCRANTON · LACKAWANNA COUNTY

Penn Avenue: two houses on one lot in Green Ridge

This Scranton property contains three units across two buildings: a full house at the front and an up-and-down duplex at the back. The photos here show the front house.

The owner wanted a simpler way to sell without a long listing process or another round of work. We purchased the property as-is. As units became available after the purchase, we made updates and improvements.

Penn Avenue front house in Scranton before roof updates — Before: the Penn Avenue front house

Penn Avenue front house in Scranton after roof updates — After: the front house following roof updates

View 10 more Penn Avenue photos (12 total)

Before and after photos from our own property files. Select a photo to open a larger version.

Penn Avenue front-house bathroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, before updates, photo 1 — Before: front-house bathroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house bathroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, after updates, photo 1 — After: front-house bathroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house bedroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, before updates, photo 1 — Before: front-house bedroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house bedroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, after updates, photo 1 — After: front-house bedroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house bedroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, before updates, photo 2 — Before: front-house bedroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house bedroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, after updates, photo 2 — After: front-house bedroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house bedroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, before updates, photo 3 — Before: front-house bedroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house bedroom in Green Ridge, Scranton, after updates, photo 3 — After: front-house bedroom, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house kitchen in Green Ridge, Scranton, before updates, photo 1 — Before: front-house kitchen, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

Penn Avenue front-house kitchen in Green Ridge, Scranton, after updates, photo 1 — After: front-house kitchen, Penn Avenue, Scranton.

What this shows: A property with more than one building does not have to be renovated before you ask about a direct sale. We review the actual property and its condition, then discuss whether an as-is purchase is a fit.

Explore selling options in Scranton or read our original Green Ridge property post.

SCRANTON · LACKAWANNA COUNTY

Taylor Avenue: a vacant Hill Section house purchased at tax auction

This house near the University of Scranton had previously been rented to college students. After they moved out, it sat vacant for a couple of years. Unpaid taxes, needed repairs, and stolen copper added to the property’s problems.

We purchased the house for cash, as-is, at the tax auction. We then renovated it and eventually sold it to a family. This was an auction purchase; it was not a direct homeowner sale that stopped an auction.

Taylor Avenue house in Scranton before renovation — Before: the vacant Taylor Avenue house

Taylor Avenue house in Scranton after renovation — After: the renovated house

Taylor Avenue kitchen in Scranton before renovation — Before: the kitchen at purchase

Taylor Avenue kitchen in Scranton after renovation — After: the kitchen following renovation

Taylor Avenue bathroom in Scranton before renovation — Before: the bathroom at purchase

Taylor Avenue bathroom in Scranton after renovation — After: the bathroom following renovation

View 8 more Taylor Avenue photos (14 total)

Before and after photos from our own property files. Select a photo to open a larger version.

Taylor Avenue attic room in Scranton, before photo — Before: attic room, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

Taylor Avenue attic room in Scranton, after photo — After: attic room, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

Taylor Avenue bedroom in Scranton, before photo — Before: bedroom, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

Taylor Avenue bedroom in Scranton, after photo — After: bedroom, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

Taylor Avenue entry and staircase in Scranton, before photo — Before: entry and staircase, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

Taylor Avenue entry and staircase in Scranton, after photo — After: entry and staircase, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

Taylor Avenue room in Scranton, before photo — Before: room, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

Taylor Avenue room in Scranton, after photo — After: room, Taylor Avenue, Scranton.

What this shows: These are the conditions of a house we actually purchased, not repairs a seller had to complete for us. If you own a vacant property and are considering selling, you can talk with us about its current condition.

Learn about selling as-is in Scranton or see the original Hill Section property post.

SCRANTON · LACKAWANNA COUNTY

South Webster Avenue: a three-unit property at purchase

A local real estate agent brought us this three-unit property in Scranton’s South Side. These photos show the property when we bought it. Every image in this section is a purchase-condition photo; no after-renovation images are shown.

South Webster Avenue three-unit property in Scranton at purchase — At purchase: the South Webster Avenue three-unit

Kitchen in the South Webster Avenue three-unit at purchase — At purchase: an interior kitchen

Exterior of the South Webster Avenue three-unit in Scranton at purchase — At purchase: another exterior view

View 14 more South Webster Avenue photos (17 total)

All photos show the property in its condition at purchase. Select a photo to open a larger version.

South Webster Avenue three-unit living room in Scranton at purchase, photo 2 — At purchase: living room, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit dining room in Scranton at purchase, photo 4 — At purchase: dining room, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit bedroom in Scranton at purchase, photo 5 — At purchase: bedroom, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit bedroom in Scranton at purchase, photo 6 — At purchase: bedroom, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit bathroom in Scranton at purchase, photo 7 — At purchase: bathroom, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit living room in Scranton at purchase, photo 8 — At purchase: living room, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit kitchen in Scranton at purchase, photo 9 — At purchase: kitchen, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit bathroom in Scranton at purchase, photo 10 — At purchase: bathroom, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit bedroom in Scranton at purchase, photo 11 — At purchase: bedroom, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit living room in Scranton at purchase, photo 12 — At purchase: living room, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit living room in Scranton at purchase, photo 14 — At purchase: living room, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit kitchen in Scranton at purchase, photo 15 — At purchase: kitchen, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit bedroom in Scranton at purchase, photo 16 — At purchase: bedroom, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

South Webster Avenue three-unit bathroom in Scranton at purchase, photo 17 — At purchase: bathroom, South Webster Avenue, Scranton.

For owners and local agents: We consider multifamily properties as well as houses. Tell us about the property’s condition and your preferred timeline so we can discuss the next step.

Discuss a property with FastTrack or read the original South Side three-unit post.

Do sellers have to make these improvements first?

No. We buy properties in their current condition. The improvements shown in the after photos happened after the purchase. You do not have to recreate an after photo before requesting an offer.

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