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238 Academy Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

$239,900
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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,802 Status: Closed
Current Price: $239,900 List Date: 2/06/2025 Last Modified: 12/26/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to this charming and spacious 6-bedroom home, offering over 1,800 sq ft of living space! With its open-concept design and high ceilings, this home creates an inviting atmosphere and is perfect for growing families or those in need of extra room. In the heart of the city, you'll enjoy easy access to major streets, highways, shopping malls, schools, and city parks. Consider the following -

Supplements: Key Features: * 6 generously sized bedrooms - Plenty of room for everyone. * Main bedroom with walk-in closet, offering ample storage space. * Open-concept living with high ceilings, creating a bright and airy space throughout. * 1 full bathroom and 1 three-quarter bathroom, conveniently located on both the first and second floors. * Spacious kitch ... (Read more) Key Features: * 6 generously sized bedrooms - Plenty of room for everyone. * Main bedroom with walk-in closet, offering ample storage space. * Open-concept living with high ceilings, creating a bright and airy space throughout. * 1 full bathroom and 1 three-quarter bathroom, conveniently located on both the first and second floors. * Spacious kitchen, ideal for cooking and entertaining. * Beautiful hardwood floors on the first floor, laminate flooring on the second and in the finished attic, with carpet throughout the rest of the home. * Large back deck - perfect for relaxing or hosting outdoor gatherings. * Fenced-in backyard with a white vinyl 6-foot fence, providing excellent privacy for outdoor activities. * Off-street parking for 2 vehicles. * Lot size is bountiful, 33 X 106. * Central heat and air conditioning with forced air for year-round comfort. * Full unfinished basement with a concrete floor, offering plenty of storage and future potential. With its generous space, convenient location, and modern touches, this home offers incredible value and is an opportunity you don't want to miss. Don't wait - schedule your showing today and make this dream home yours! Contact Showing Time or call for your private showing, please allow 24 hrs. 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# 25-538

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
238
Street Name
Academy
Street Suffix
Street
State
PA
Postal Code
18702
MLS Area Major
Wilkes Barre
County
Luzerne
Township
Wilkes Barre City
Subdivision Name
None
SchoolDistrict
Wilkes-Barre
Zoning
Residential
PIN#
73-H9SE4-004-025-000
DB/Record Book
3019
Page
084672
Est County Tax
350
Est Total Tax
2000

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2025-02-05
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Building Area Total
1802
Tot Rms
9
Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Est Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
1802
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
0
Total 3/4 Baths
Yes
Garage Stalls
No
Total Half Baths
0
Garage Type
None
Lot/Land Dimensions
33 X 106

Remarks Directions

Directions
From River St, turn onto Academy St, home on the left.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2025-03-01
Close Date
2025-04-18

Remarks & Directions

Included
Refrigerator, Stove, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Excluded
Personal Property
Hot Sheet Comment
new

More Information

Driveway

Other - See Remarks
Yes

Showing Instructions

Call Listing Office
Yes
Contact Showing Service - See Remarks
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Eat-In Kitchen
Yes
Formal Dining Room
Yes
Modern Kitchen
Yes
Other, see remarks
Yes

Lot Description

Fenced Yard
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Gas
Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall
Yes
Plaster
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Condition

Good
Yes

AC Type

Central AC
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Comp Shingle
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes
Full Unfinished
Yes

Fireplace

Artificial
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

Standard Entry Door
Yes

Amenities

Attic Finished
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Porch
Yes

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure
Yes

Property Features

Showing Instructions: Call Listing Office; Contact Showing Service - See Remarks Lot Description: Fenced Yard Interior Finish: Drywall; Plaster Levels: Three Or More Exterior: Vinyl Heat Fuel Type: Gas Heat Type: Forced Air AC Type: Central AC Water: Public Hot Water Heater: Gas Roof: Comp Shingle Fireplace: Artificial Basement: Concrete Floor; Full Unfinished Ext Bsmt Access: Standard Entry Door Amenities: Attic Finished; Hardwood Floors; Porch Documents: Lead Paint Disclosure

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 13.30 13.90 184.87 Hardwood Floors
Dining Room First 14.70 15.20 223.44 Hardwood Floors
Kitchen First 19.80 19.20 380.16 Tile
Three-Quarter Bathroom First 6.60 4.11 27.13 Tile
Bedroom 1 Second 12.70 11.80 149.86 Laminate Floors
Bedroom 2 Second 11.30 15.20 171.76 Laminate Floors
Bedroom 3 Second 13.30 12.80 170.24 Laminate Floors, Walk In Closet
Full Bathroom Second Tile
Listing Office: Simplicity Realty
Listing Agent: Willford Balmaceda
Last Updated: December - 26 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 570-855-6480

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