261 George Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

$235,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,414 Status: Closed
Current Price: $235,000 List Date: 6/21/2024 Last Modified: 1/27/2026

Overview

Description

Beautiful, large, stately home in the desirable Parsons section of Wilkes Barre. This home features 5-bedrooms, 2 update bathrooms, split AC unit, Spacious Eat-In Kitchen with a range and separate oven. The hardwoods and character of this home are fantastic! This property has first floor laundry, a new front porch, newer roof and furnace and a third floor with tremendous amount of space.

Listing Details MLS# 24-2932

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
261
Street Name
George
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
PA
Postal Code
18705
MLS Area Major
Wilkes Barre
County
Luzerne
Township
Wilkes Barre City
Subdivision Name
None
SchoolDistrict
Wilkes-Barre
Zoning
Other - See Remarks
PIN#
H10NE1004003-73
DB/Record Book
2674
Page
495
Est County Tax
584.58
Est Total Tax
2845.75

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2024-06-21
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Building Area Total
3414
Tot Rms
10
Bedrooms Total
5
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Est Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
3414
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
0
Total 3/4 Baths
Yes
Garage Stalls
Yes
Total Half Baths
0
Garage Type
Detached
Lot/Land Dimensions
65x100

Remarks Directions

Directions
From Route 309, take the Wilkes Barre Center City exit, turn onto N Wilkes-Barre Blvd towards Parsons, right onto George Ave. Home is .5 miles on the right side

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2024-08-21
Close Date
2024-09-16

Remarks & Directions

Included
Kitchen Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Trash Compacter
Hot Sheet Comment
price

More Information

Driveway

Private
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Showing Service - See Remarks
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Eat-In Kitchen
Yes
Semi-Modern Kitchen
Yes

Lot Description

Cleared
Yes
Level Lot
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes

Interior Finish

Paneling
Yes
Plaster
Yes

Heat Type

Electric Baseboard
Yes
Steam
Yes

Condition

Good
Yes

AC Type

Ductless
Yes
Window Unit AC
Yes

Architecture

Other - See Remarks
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Exterior

Aluminum
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Comp Shingle
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes

Fireplace

Wood Burning
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

Bilco Door
Yes

Amenities

Cable TV
Yes
Ceiling Fans
Yes
First Floor Laundry
Yes
Porch
Yes

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure
Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Private Showing Instructions: Contact Showing Service - See Remarks Lot Description: Cleared; Level Lot Interior Finish: Paneling; Plaster Levels: Two Exterior: Aluminum Heat Fuel Type: Electric; Gas Heat Type: Electric Baseboard; Steam AC Type: Ductless; Window Unit AC Water: Public Hot Water Heater: Gas Roof: Comp Shingle Fireplace: Wood Burning Basement: Concrete Floor Ext Bsmt Access: Bilco Door Amenities: Cable TV; Ceiling Fans; First Floor Laundry; Porch Documents: Lead Paint Disclosure

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 13.10 15.90 208.29
Kitchen First 14.40 11.60 167.04 Range and Oven
Dining Room First 12.11 8.00 96.88
Family Room First 14.60 27.80 405.88 Fireplace, Hardwoods
Foyer First 13.10 12.20 159.82 Hardwoods
Laundry First 12.80 14.00 179.20 Hardwoods
Full Bathroom First 7.10 5.70 40.47 Remodeled
Bedroom 2 Second 9.30 9.70 90.21 No Closet
Bedroom 3 Second 14.30 14.20 203.06
Master Bedroom Second 12.10 19.70 238.37 Two closets
Bedroom 4 Second 14.60 12.11 176.81 Ceiling Fan
Bedroom 5 Second 12.60 11.20 141.12
Three-Quarter Bathroom Second 9.30 8.30 77.19 Remodeled Shower
Other Third 31.10 15.11 469.92 Electric Baseboard
Other Third 11.50 15.10 173.65
Listing Office: Lewith & Freeman, Shavertown
Listing Agent: Michael Butcher
Last Updated: January - 27 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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