#3956146, Listing office: WEICHERT REALTORS
$279,000 List price
161 W Wilkes Barre St Easton, PA 18042
5 beds
2 full
2,570 sqft
0.03 acres
$109 / sqft
House
Property details
About 161 W Wilkes Barre St
CLEAN, UPDATED, AND SPACIOUS are 3 words that best describe this MASSIVE brick & stone southside twin with 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and over 2500 sq ft of living space with nothing left to do but MOVE-IN! Fully renovated from top to bottom featuring a new kitchen w/ granite tops & SS appliances, updated bathrooms, new interior doors/HW throughout, brand new flooring & fresh paint throughout, plus a brand new gas boiler & water heater to top it off. Excellent commuter location just minutes to I-78 & NJ, but just a short walk into downtown Easton & all it's amenities. Don't miss out on this "Move-In Ready" home, schedule your showings today!
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingNatural Gas, Hot Water
StatusActive
Size2,570 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.033 Acres
Year built1900
ParkingOn Street
MLS #760933
FireplaceLiving Room
Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater, Microwave
- Basement: Yes
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank
- Interior: Dining Area, Eat-in Kitchen
- Fireplace: Living Room
- Total Bedroom Count: 5
- Parking: On Street
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Heating: Natural Gas, Hot Water
- Cooling: None
- List Price: $279,000
- Price/SqFt: $108
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,610
- Tax Year: 2024
- Directions: Corner of W Wilkes Barre St & St Johns
- Year Built: 1900
- Living Area: 2,570 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.033 Acres
- MLS Number: 760933
- MLS Name: HIGH
- Office Name: Home Team Real Estate
- Office Phone: (610) 419-8888
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2013 | Home Sold | $25,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34,800 | $3,610 |
| 2023 | $34,800 | $3,610 |
| 2022 | $34,800 | $3,564 |
| 2021 | $34,800 | $3,554 |
| 2020 | $34,800 | $3,553 |
| 2019 | $34,800 | $3,510 |
| 2018 | $34,800 | $3,461 |
| 2017 | $34,800 | $3,393 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Ada B. Cheston Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.6 mi
•723 Coal St
3
Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School
Public Charter KG-5
0.8 mi
•30 N 4th St
4
Paxinosa Elementary School
Public District KG-5
1.2 mi
•1221 Northampton St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $45,154. The most common annual income of people living in Easton, PA is between $35k-100k. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
41%
<35k
47%
35k-100k
11%
100k-200k
1%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
What types of families live nearby?
42%
Single, No Kids
21%
Single, with Kids
20%
Married, No Kids
17%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
18%
<11 yrs old
10%
12-17 yrs old
24%
18-34 yrs old
40%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Pro Boxing
Mexican League Soccer
Horse Races
Where do the neighbors shop?
Family Dollar
Burlington
Stein Mart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
White Castle
Church's Chicken
LongHorn Steakhouse
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Buick
Oldsmobile
What do the neighbors listen to?
Rock
Urban Adult Contemporary
Contemporary Inspirational
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 161 W Wilkes Barre St
The listing price of 161 W Wilkes Barre St property is $279,000.
The property 161 W Wilkes Barre St is a house located in Easton, Pennsylvania, 18042.
Active Listing: 161 W Wilkes Barre St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 161 W Wilkes Barre St are: Ada B. Cheston Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Easton Arts Academy Elementary Charter School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Paxinosa Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Phillipsburg Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Wilson Area Intermediate School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Easton Area Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Wilson Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Easton Area High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Phillipsburg High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,610 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on March 27, 2013 for $25,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 161 W Wilkes Barre St has 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 161 W Wilkes Barre St is 2,570 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 161 W Wilkes Barre St is 1900.
This home is located at 161 W Wilkes Barre St in Easton, PA and zip code 18042 in the Southside Easton neighborhood. This 2,570 square foot home, which was built in 1900, sits on a 0.03 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since July 11, 2025 and is currently priced at $279,000.
In June 2025 more than 48 listings in Easton, PA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 14 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 15 were sold below. The number of listings in Easton, PA increased by 10.4% between May and June 2025. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $365,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 17 days.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.