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253 S Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

$399,000
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Property Type: Commercial Sale Baths: 3 Square Footage: 5,200 Status: Closed
Current Price: $399,000 List Date: 2/13/2019 Last Modified: 7/25/2026

Overview

Description

This property was converted from a 3 unit apartment building into class A office space in the heart of Wilkes University's campus. Current owner is expanding and relocating business.

Listing Details MLS# 18-5233

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
253
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Franklin
Street Suffix
Street
State
PA
Postal Code
18701
MLS Area Major
Wilkes Barre
County
Luzerne
Township
Wilkes Barre City
Subdivision Name
None
SchoolDistrict
Wilkes-Barre
Zoning
Commercial
DB/Record Book
3003

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2018-10-01
For Sale
Y

Property Information

Building Area Total
5200
SqFt Office
5200
Year Built Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Bathrooms Total
3
Environmental Survey
N
Realtor.COM Type
Commercial
Garage Stalls
No
Stories
3
# Spaces Off-Street
10

Remarks Directions

Directions
from Academy St in Wilkes-Barre, turn onto S. Franklin St toward downtown. Proceed two blocks and property is on your left

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2019-07-15
Close Date
2019-08-30
Close Price
300000

Remarks & Directions

Hot Sheet Comment
price

More Information

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Condition

Very Good
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Rubber
Yes

Property Features

Heat Fuel Type: Gas AC Type: Central Hot Water: Gas Exterior: Wood Property Features: Basement; Conference Room; Display Window; Exterior Signage; Fire Alarm; Lunch Room; Prime Location; Rest Rooms Present Use: Professional Offices Ceiling Height: 9'1' to 10' Included in Sale: Building Electrical Service: 200-399 Amps
Listing Office: City Brokers LLC
Listing Agent: Gregory Barrouk
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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