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17 Bethel Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

$320,000
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Property Type: Residential Income Square Footage: 3,250 Status: Closed
Current Price: $320,000 List Date: 1/08/2025 Last Modified: 12/26/2025

Overview

Description

Looking to expand or start your real estate portfolio? This turnkey side-by-side duplex is a rare find, offering both modern amenities and significant income potential. Situated on a spacious 120 x 60 lot with 6 off-street parking spaces, this property is ready for its next owner. Completely Renovated: New roof, siding, gutters, furnaces, hot water heaters, electrical systems, plumbing, windows,

Supplements: floors and doors - no work needed. Heating: Units are equipped with gas heating. Modern Interiors: Open floor plans with expansive, beautifully designed kitchens, large kitchen islands for added workspace and comfort, laminate flooring throughout the first and second floors, finished, carpeted attics for additional living space. Basements: Full, un ... (Read more) floors and doors - no work needed. Heating: Units are equipped with gas heating. Modern Interiors: Open floor plans with expansive, beautifully designed kitchens, large kitchen islands for added workspace and comfort, laminate flooring throughout the first and second floors, finished, carpeted attics for additional living space. Basements: Full, unfinished basements with concrete floors. Appliances Included: The sale includes stoves, refrigerators, and microwaves (all sold as-is). Prime Location: Conveniently located near the heart of the city, this property provides easy access to major streets, highways, shopping malls, stores, and schools. Income Potential: Current Gross Income: $33,000+ annually, with potential income of over $43,000+ annually if rents are adjusted to align with current market rates. All rental inspections and BNI have been completed, ensuring a seamless transition for the new owner. This property is an excellent opportunity for investors or owner occupant seeking a hassle-free addition to their portfolio or a high-performing rental in a prime location. Don't miss out-schedule your showing today! Contact Showing Time or call for your private showing, please allow 24 hrs., pre approval or proof of funds MUST BE submitted prior to showing, send documents to listing agent. PLEASE NOTE: All dimensions, including square footage data, are approximate and must be verified by the buyer. The information contained herein is furnished by the owner to the best of his/her knowledge but is subject to verification by the purchaser, and the agent assumes no responsibility for the correctness thereof. The sale offering is made subject to errors, omissions, change of price, prior sale, or withdrawal without notice. In accordance with the Law, this property is offered without respect to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, familial status or disability. This is not intended to solicit property currently listed. This includes property taxes which are subject to change as they may increase in price from one year to another. Buyer and buyer's agent are responsible for confirmation and accuracy.

Listing Details MLS# 25-93

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
17
Street Name
Bethel
Street Suffix
Street
State
PA
Postal Code
18702
County
Luzerne
MLS Area Major
Wilkes Barre
SchoolDistrict
Wilkes-Barre
Township
Wilkes Barre City
Subdivision Name
None
House # (2)
19
Zoning
Multi-Family
PIN #
73-I10NW1-001-025-000
DB/Record Book
3023
Page
173502
Total County Assmnt
53800
Est County Tax
350
Est Total Tax
2100
Tax Year
2024

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2025-01-08
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Property Sub Type
Duplex
Building Area Total
3250
Est Age Range
76 - 100 Yrs
# Spaces off-Street
6
Parking
Off-Street
Realtor.COM Type
Multi-Family
Style
Double (Side x Side)
Garage Stalls
No
Garage Type
None

Remarks Directions

Directions
From Blackman St. head toward Hazle St., left onto Hazle St., right onto S. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., right onto E. Northampton St., right onto Bethel St./Bethel Ln., property is on the right.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2025-01-20
Close Date
2025-02-21

Expenses

Annual Gross Income
33600
Annual Sewer Exp
340
Annual Real Est Tax
2100
Total Annl Expenses
3880
Annual Electric Exp
0
Annual Gas Exp
0
Annual Othr Fuel Exp
0
Annual Water Exp
0
Annual Garbage Remvl
0
Annual Fire/Liabilty
1440
Annual Flood Ins
0
Annual Lawn Maint.
0
Annual Snow Removal
0
Annual Other Misc
0
Anl Net Inc b/4 Debt
29720

More Information

Appliances

# Ranges
2
# Refrigerators
2
# Microwave
2

Unit 1 Info

Unit #
17
# Rooms
6
# Bedrooms
4
# Baths
Yes
Heat in Rent
N
Hot Water in Rent
N
Approx SF
1625
Monthly Rent
1400
Kitchen Style
Semi-Modern
Lease
Y
Electric in Rent
N
Water in Rent
N
Sewer in Rent
Y

Unit 2 Info

Unit #
19
Approx SF
1625
# Rooms
6
Monthly Rent
1400
# Bedrooms
4
Kitchen Style
Semi-Modern
# Baths
Yes
Lease
Y
Heat in Rent
N
Hot Water in Rent
N
Electric in Rent
N
Water in Rent
N
Sewer in Rent
Y

Remarks & Directions

Include
2 Refrigerators, 2 Gas Stoves, 2 Microwaves.
Exclude
Personal and Tenants Property.
Hot Sheet Comment
new

Showing Instructions

Contact Showing Service - See Remarks
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall
Yes

Heat Type

Electric Baseboard
Yes
Hot Water Radiator
Yes

Condition

Very Good
Yes

AC Type

None
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Exterior

Aluminum
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Comp Shingle
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes
Full Unfinished
Yes

MF Amenities

Porch
Yes

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Contact Showing Service - See Remarks Heat Fuel Type: Electric; Gas Heat Type: Hot Water Radiator AC Type: None Condition: Very Good Hot Water Heater: Gas Basement: Full Unfinished
Listing Office: Simplicity Realty
Listing Agent: Willford Balmaceda
Last Updated: December - 26 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 570-855-6480

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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