$610,000

281 S Franklin St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

$7,244
Closing credit¹
6 beds
10 full
4,814 sqft
0.1 acres
$127 / sqft
Condo

Property details

About 281 S Franklin St

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.

Highlights

Home typeCondominium
StatusActive
Size4,814 sqft
BasementYes
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1890
MLS #SC6315

Summary

  • MLS Number: SC6315
  • MLS Name: ScrantonPA
  • Office Name: NASSER REAL ESTATE, INC.
  • Office Phone: (570) 342-4115

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Nearby schools

3

Dodson Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.8 mi

80 Jones St

3

Heights Murray Elementary School

Public District KG-6

0.9 mi

1 S Sherman St

5

Kistler Elementary School

Public District KG-6

1.1 mi

301 Old River Rd

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $24,250. Most Wilkes-Barre, PA residents have annual incomes less than $<35k. Most families are single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is high school diploma.

How much money do the neighbors make?

61%
<35k
36%
35k-100k
3%
100k-200k
0%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

84%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
8%
Married, No Kids
4%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

5%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
57%
18-34 yrs old
26%
35-64 yrs old
8%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • Pro WrestlingPro Wrestling
  • NBA/WNBANBA/WNBA
  • UFCUFC

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • BurlingtonBurlington
  • Express/Express For MenExpress/Express For Men
  • Family DollarFamily Dollar

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Cicis PizzaCicis Pizza
  • StarbucksStarbucks
  • Burger KingBurger King

What do the neighbors drive?

  • PontiacPontiac
  • BuickBuick
  • DodgeDodge

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • Urban ContemporaryUrban Contemporary
  • JazzJazz
  • NewsNews
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About 281 S Franklin St

This home is located at 281 S Franklin St in Wilkes-Barre, PA and zip code 18701 in the River Street Historic District neighborhood. This 4,814 square foot home, which was built in 1890, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 6 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 23, 2024 and is currently priced at $610,000.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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