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170 Butler Street, Kingston, PA 18704

$159,900
Front View Front View Front View Rear View Foyer Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Staircase
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,500 Status: Closed
Current Price: $159,900 List Date: 7/24/2017 Last Modified: 7/25/2026

Overview

Description

RARE OPPORTUNITY. Restore this always admired solid brick & Limestone treasure of a property/home on a 100' lot. The house needs a total rehab and is being sold in ''AS IS'' condition. Gas steam furnace is approximately 6 years old. All other mechanicals need replacement.

Listing Details MLS# 17-3869

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
170
Street Name
Butler
Street Suffix
Street
State
PA
Postal Code
18704
MLS Area Major
Kingston-Forty Fort-Swoyersville
County
Luzerne
Township
Kingston Boro
Subdivision Name
None
SchoolDistrict
Wyoming Valley West
Zoning
Residential
PIN#
G9SE3025026
DB/Record Book
3016
Page
153141
Est County Tax
2769
Est Total Tax
10588.88

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2017-07-21
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Building Area Total
5500
Tot Rms
13
Bedrooms Total
7
Bathrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Full
4
Year Built
1927
Est Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
5500
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
0
Total 3/4 Baths
0
Garage Stalls
2
Total Half Baths
2
Garage Type
Built-in
Lot/Land Dimensions
100 x 143.7

Remarks Directions

Directions
Located on Butler Street between Rutter Avenue and Warren Avenue.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2017-08-03
Close Date
2017-09-15
Close Price
127000

Remarks & Directions

Included
No Appliances
Hot Sheet Comment
new

More Information

Driveway

Private
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Formal Dining Room
Yes
Old Kitchen
Yes

Lot Description

Level Lot
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Gas
Yes

Interior Finish

Plaster
Yes

Heat Type

Steam
Yes

Condition

Fixer Upper
Yes

AC Type

None
Yes

Architecture

Tudor
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Exterior

Brick
Yes
Stone
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Slate
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Basement

Full Unfinished
Yes

Fireplace

Other - See Remarks
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

None
Yes

Amenities

Hardwood Floors
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Private Lot Description: Level Lot Interior Finish: Plaster Architecture: Tudor Levels: Three Or More Exterior: Brick; Stone Heat Fuel Type: Gas Heat Type: Steam AC Type: None Water: Public Hot Water Heater: Gas Roof: Slate Basement: Full Unfinished Ext Bsmt Access: None Amenities: Hardwood Floors; Patio; Porch

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 16.16 28.50 460.56 Area for wet bar. Fireplace
Dining Room First 16.08 19.83 318.86
Kitchen First 12.00 22.66 271.92 No cabinets/appliances
Library First 12.00 13.16 157.92 Built in bookcases
Half Bathroom First 4.16 5.41 22.50
Master Bedroom Second 15.08 16.16 243.69 Adjoining dressing room 8'5 x 10'4
Bedroom 2 Second 14.00 15.41 215.74
Bedroom 3 Second 9.91 11.91 118.02
Bedroom 4 Second 13.08 16.00 209.28
Bedroom 5 Second 12.00 13.00 156.00
Bedroom 6 Second 9.08 12.08 109.68
Full Bathroom Second 5.41 8.66 46.85 Ordinary, J&J, not working
Full Bathroom Second 9.91 11.00 109.01 Ordinary, not working
Full Bathroom Second 5.33 8.00 42.64 Ordinary, J&J
Other Third 12.00 16.58 198.96 TV Room or Bedroom
Bedroom 7 Third 10.00 12.00 120.00
Full Bathroom Third 6.66 7.33 48.81 Ordinary, not working
Other First 12.08 12.16 146.89 Mudroom/Laundry Room
Other Third 6.00 8.00 48.00 Large WI linen closet
Foyer First 9.08 19.75 179.33 Detailed paneling
Listing Office: Classic Properties - Mountaintop
Listing Agent: David P. Hourigan
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2026
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