281 S Franklin St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701
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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.
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- 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.
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.
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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.