281 South Franklin Street

Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

$610,000
Price
6
Beds
10
Baths
4,814 Sq. Ft.
$127 / Sq. Ft.
4,814
Sq. Ft.
$127
per Sq. Ft.

Description

281 s. Franklin Street was listed in 1989 on the National Register of Historic Places as a ''significant structure'' in Wilkes-Barre's River Street Historic District. Architecturally, the building illustrates the Queen Anne style which was first introduced to Wilkes-Barre in 1883 The three-story, brick building (completely re-pointed about ten years ago) includes a slate roof and a stone and mortar foundation. There are ten (10) apartments in the building including 5 studio and 5 one-bedrooms.281 s. Franklin Street was listed in 1989 on the National Register of Historic Places as a ''significant structure'' in Wilkes-Barre's River Street Historic District. Architecturally, the building illustrates the Queen Anne style which was first introduced to Wilkes-Barre in 1883 The three-story, brick building (completely re-pointed about ten years ago) includes a slate roof and a stone and mortar foundation. There are ten (10) apartments in the building including 5 studio and 5 one-bedrooms.
  1. Listed by Timothy Bethel • Brokerage DRE #RB061819C • NASSER REAL ESTATE, INC.
    P: (570)-280-6127 C: (570)-280-6127 tjbethel902171@gmail.com

Property Details for 281 South Franklin Street

Zoning Description
S-1 special pur
Zoning
Multi-Family
Parking Total
8.0
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 12/17/2024 09:13 AM

Property Details for 281 South Franklin Street

StatusActive
MLS #SC6315
Days on Market3
Taxes$6,953 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeResidential Income / Apartment
Year Built1890
CountyLuzerne County

Building Information for 281 South Franklin Street

Building/Complex281 S Franklin StFloor-Stories3Residences10Pet Policy-Year Built1890Building Size-

Property Information for 281 South Franklin Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Municipality: Wilkes-Barre City
  • Directions: From the square Take S. Main to E. Ross St to S. Franklin St Turn right onto S. Franklin Property is on the Left
  • City: Wilkes-Barre
  • State/Province: PA
  • Postal Code: 18701
  • County: Luzerne
  • Latitude: 41.242578
  • Longitude: -75.891357
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 73H9SE3 002016000
  • Tax Assessed Value: 236700
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: 73H9SE3 002016000
  • Association: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,953.01
  • Tax Other Annual Assessment Amount: $2,270.00
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: .00
School Information
  • School District: Wilkes-Barre Area
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 41x165
  • Building Area Total: 4950.0
  • Living Area: 4814.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Number of Buildings: 1
Property and Assessments
  • Property Information:Basement: Block, Full
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Property Type Label: Residential Income
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Interior Features
  • Stories: 3
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 10
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Full: 10
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
Exterior Features
  • Foundation Area: .00
  • Senior Community: No
Multi Family
Multi-Family Information
  • Number Of Units Total: 10
Income & Expenses Information
  • Electric Expense: $1,960.69
  • Water Sewer Expense: $3,488.78
  • Insurance Expense: $7,970.00
  • Trash Expense: $4,736.03

Property History for 281 South Franklin Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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Public Records for 281 South Franklin Street

Taxable ValueLand$22,700Additions$168,800Total$191,500
Tax Record2023$4,747 ($396 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size7,405 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)CountyLUZERNEAPN73-H9SE3-002-016

Schools near 281 South Franklin Street

This home is within Wilkes-Barre Area School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 7 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dr David W Kistler El School
PublicK to 5

Elmer L Meyers Junior-Senior High School
Public7 to 12

Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy
Public9 to 12

WILKES-BARRE AREA HS
Public9 to 12

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281 South Franklin Street is a multi-family home for sale in Wilkes Barre, PA 18701. This property was listed for sale on December 14, 2024 by NASSER REAL ESTATE, INC., it's currently listed at $610,000. This listing's school district is Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Nearby schools include Dr David W Kistler El School, Elmer L Meyers Junior-Senior High School and Wilkes-Barre Area SD STEM Academy. 281 South Franklin Street is a 6-bed, 10-bath, 4,814 sqft multi-family home built in 1890.

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