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28 W SOUTH Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

$395,000
Front View Front View Rear street view Carriage House alternate Front foyer Rear first floor porch view Second floor foyer Second floor Dining room Dining room 2 Office first floor Living room First floor landing Staircase view Second floor landing window Second floor foyer Second floor library Second floor library 2 Bedroom fireplace Rear Staircase Third floor recreation room Butler's pantry Alternate front Rear yard view Living room fireplace Dining room fireplace Office first floor Master bedroom fireplace Master bedroom Bedroom fireplace Second floor bedroom Master bath Master bath tub Photography darkroom Main bath fixture Third floor built ins Third floor foyer Second floor staircase Staircase construction Butler's pantry 2 Pantry, laundry room Alternate rear view Side view Carriage House Moulding Detail Original Lighting Staircase Staircase First Floor Foyer First Floor Foyer Second Floor Landing Second Floor Landing Second Floor Landing Second Floor Bedroom 4H5A9877 Rear Staircase Side View Front porch Rear second floor porch view Front corner view Second floor foyer Stained Glass Third Floor
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 5,200 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed
Current Price: $395,000 List Date: 1/27/2017 Last Modified: 7/25/2026

Overview

Description

Outstanding, all original, 5000+ Square Foot all brick and stone mansion located in Historic Downtown Wilkes Barre. Large 0.26 acre parcel with detached 3 car Carriage House with 2nd floor 5 room apartment. Home offers beautiful natural wood trim, hardwood floors, built-in cabinets, doors, and 6 ceramic inlay fireplaces. Awesome 3 story staircase with open foyers on each floor.

Listing Details MLS# 17-391

Location, Tax & Legal

House # (1)
28
Street Direction Pfx
W
Street Name
SOUTH
Street Suffix
Street
City (Post Office)
Wilkes-Barre
State/Province
PA
Zip Code
18701
MLS Area
Wilkes Barre
County
Luzerne
Municipality
Wilkes Barre City
Develop/Subdivision
None
School District
Wilkes-Barre
Zoning
Apartment Residential
PIN#
H9SE3 Block 18 Lot 14
DB/Record Book
1790
Page
466
Est County Tax
1951.21
Est Total Tax
10478

Listing Information

Limited Service
No

Property Information

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
5200
Aprx Total SF
5200
Tot Rms
14
Total Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
4
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
Yes
Garage Type
Detached
Garage Stalls
3
Year Built
1925
Est Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Lot/Land Dimensions
64 feet x 177 feet
Acres +/-
0.26
Acre Range
Up to 1 Acre
Water Front
N
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
0
Total 3/4 Baths
0
Water Frt Ft
0
HOA Trans Fee
0
HOA Asm't
0

Remarks Directions

Directions
S. Main St. or S. Franklin St., Wilkes Barre turn onto W. South St. Look for sign

Status Change Information

Under Contract Date
2017-02-25
Sold Date
2017-03-31

Remarks & Directions

Hot Sheet Comment
new

More Information

Driveway

Private
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Dining Area
Yes
Eat-In Kitchen
Yes
Formal Dining Room
Yes
Ordinary
Yes

Lot Description

Cleared
Yes
Corner
Yes
Fenced Yard
Yes
Level Lot
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Oil
Yes

Interior Finish

Plaster
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes
Steam
Yes

Condition

Very Good
Yes

AC Type

Central AC
Yes

Architecture

Colonial
Yes
Victorian
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Exterior

Brick
Yes
Stone
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Built-Up
Yes
Comp Shingle
Yes
Roll Roof
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes

Fireplace

Wood/Coal Stove
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

Bilco Door
Yes

Amenities

Attic Finished
Yes
Attic Walk-Up
Yes
Cable TV
Yes
Cedar Closet
Yes
Garage Door Opener
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Master Bath
Yes
Office
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Playroom
Yes
Porch
Yes
Recreation Room
Yes
Storage Building
Yes
Studio
Yes
Workshop
Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Private Lot Description: Cleared; Corner; Fenced Yard; Level Lot Interior Finish: Plaster Condition: Very Good Architecture: Colonial; Victorian Levels: Three Or More Exterior: Brick; Stone Heat Fuel Type: Oil Heat Type: Forced Air; Steam AC Type: Central AC Water: Public Sewer: Public Hot Water Heater: Electric Roof: Built-Up; Comp Shingle; Roll Roof Fireplace: Wood/Coal Stove Basement: Full; Partially Finished; Partially Finished Ext Bsmt Access: Bilco Door Amenities: Attic Finished; Attic Walk-Up; Cable TV; Cedar Closet; Garage Door Opener; Hardwood Floors; Master Bath; Office; Pantry; Playroom; Porch; Recreation Room; Storage Building; Studio; Workshop

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 18.83 12.50 235.37 Beautiful fireplace with hardwood floors
Dining Room First 14.83 14.83 219.92 Hardwood floors, large built in cabinet
Family Room First 20.00 15.00 300.00 Built in bookcases, ceramic fireplace
Office First 14.00 10.00 140.00 Three walls of built in Bookcases
Kitchen First 19.00 12.50 237.50 Original design, ample sized eat in
Kitchen First 14.00 10.00 140.00 Butler's pantry Beautiful cabinets; 2nd Kitchen
Foyer First 13.00 13.00 169.00 Gorgeous all original woodwork
Half Bathroom First 9.00 3.41 30.69 Ordinary 2 piece off foyer
Laundry First 7.00 7.00 49.00 Off kitchen with built ins
Master Bedroom Second 20.00 15.00 300.00 Hardwood floors, beautiful fireplace
Master Bathroom Second 10.00 7.00 70.00 Original fixtures wit ceramic tile deign
Library Second 14.00 13.00 182.00 Hardwood floors, built in bookcases
Bedroom 2 Second 16.00 15.00 240.00 Hardwood floors, beautiful fireplace
Bedroom 3 Second 15.00 14.50 217.50 Hardwood floors with closet
Bedroom 4 Second 14.00 12.00 168.00 Hardwood floors with closet
Full Bathroom Second 8.00 7.00 56.00 Original design and fixtures
Foyer Third 18.00 14.00 252.00 Open design, beautiful leaded windows
Recreation Room Third 19.00 16.00 304.00 Hardwood floors with built in boocases
Bedroom 5 Third 16.00 14.00 224.00 Hardwood floor with beautiful fireplace
Bedroom 6 Third 12.83 12.00 153.96 Average with closet
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Poggi, REALTORS
Listing Agent: Edmund Poggi III
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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