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28 W South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

$550,000
Barnum PLace View Front View Front Entrance South Street View Front door Entrance Front Foyer Entrance Grand Foyer 1st floor staircase Wedding Cake Ceilings Formal Livingroom Formal Livingroom Formal Livingroom Formal Diningroom Formal Diningroom Den Den Den First Floor Library Library Butler Pantry Butler Pantry Butler Pantry Kitchen Laundry Kitchen Pantry Johnson - South Street33 2nd Floor foyer 2nd floor Staircase 2nd floor foyer Parque floor 2nd floor bedroom Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Master Bedroom Master bath Master bath Master bath Maid's Bedroom Maid's bedroom Master - sitting room/balcony Master Sitting room/Balcony 2nd floor bath 2nd floor bath 4th bedroom/Office 4th bedroom/Office Bedroom 5th bedroom Third floor foyer 6th bedroom 7th bedroom 3rd floor bed 3rd floor bed 3rd floor dark room/camera 3rd floor full bath Back Porch Carriage House Carriage House 100 y/o Peony Garden Carriage House Kitchen Updated Carriage House Kitchen Carriage House Kitchen Carriage House Bathroom Carriage House Bathroom Carriage House Bathroom Carriage House Livingroom South Street/Barnum Place South Street/Barnum Place South Street Rear Barnum Place side Front Entrance Barnum Place view Ariel View Johnson - South Street86 Cupola Cupola Johnson - South Street80 Johnson - South Street83 Johnson - South Street81 Johnson - South Street80 Johnson - South Street88 Johnson - South Street87 Johnson - South Street85 Johnson - South Street84 Johnson - South Street82 Johnson - South Street30 - Copy Johnson - South Street89 Johnson - South Street6 Johnson - South Street50 - Copy
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 6,445 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 11,326 Status: Closed
Current Price: $550,000 List Date: 8/25/2025 Last Modified: 7/25/2026

Overview

Description

Come see the stunning'' Welles Mansion'' on 0.26 acre corner parcel w/fully renovated 3 bed Carriage House! Mansion is on National Historic Registry, feature 5200sqf, 3 floors of original gorgeous woodwork, staircases, grand foyer, butler pantry, den, library, camera room,7 bedrooms, shutters, 6 fireplaces. Includes newly renovated brick Carriage House w3 bed, 3car garage, workshop, new HVAC

Listing Details MLS# 25-4287

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

Listing Information

Limited Service
No

Property Information

Property Sub Type
Townhouse
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Condo/Townhome
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
6445
Aprx Total SF
6445
Tot Rms
18
Total Bedrooms
7
Total Bathrooms
4
Total Full Baths
3
Total Half Baths
Yes
Garage Type
Attached
Garage Stalls
3
Year Built
1925
Est Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Lot/Land Dimensions
64 x 177
Acres +/-
0.26
Acre Range
Up to 1 Acre

Remarks Directions

Directions
from River St, turn left onto W South St, second block turn Right onto Barnum. Mansion on corner, Carriage house in the back. Park in front of Carriage House 17 Barnum Street behind Federal Bldg

Status Change Information

Under Contract Date
2025-11-11
Sold Date
2026-03-31

Fireplace

#
5

More Information

Property Features

Driveway: Private Lot Description: Cleared; Corner; Fenced Yard; Level Lot Interior Finish: Plaster Condition: Very Good Architecture: Other - See Remarks Levels: Tri-Level Exterior: Brick; Stucco Heat Fuel Type: Gas; Oil Heat Type: Forced Air AC Type: Central AC Water: Public Sewer: Public Hot Water Heater: Electric Fireplace: Insert; Wood Burning; Wood/Coal Stove Basement: Concrete Floor Ext Bsmt Access: Bilco Door Amenities: Attic Walk-Up; First Floor Laundry; Hardwood Floors; Pantry; Porch; Workshop Documents: Lead Paint Disclosure

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Foyer First 19.00 19.00 361.00 Grand Entance, Wedding Cake plaster, Staircase
Living Room First 14.00 17.00 238.00 Mosaic Fireplace, Shutters, Wedding Cake Ceiling, Pocket Doors
Dining Room First 18.00 15.00 270.00 Pocket Doors Wedding cake , Shutterseilings
Other First 20.00 15.00 300.00 Drawing Room, Mosaic Fireplace, Wood Built ins
Library First 14.00 11.00 154.00 Built ins, HW, Side Entranceway
Other First 10.00 16.00 160.00 Bulter Pantry, Built ins, Sink, Serving door to kitchen
Kitchen First 26.00 20.00 520.00 Eat in with Pantry
Laundry First 7.00 7.00 49.00 Floor to Ceiling cabinets, W&D
Half Bathroom First 4.00 6.00 24.00 'Harry Potter' half bath
Foyer Second 20.00 22.00 440.00 Staircase, Stain-glass windows, sitting area
Bedroom 1 Second 14.00 14.00 196.00 Parquet floor, built ins, Jack/Jill closet
Master Bedroom Second 20.00 15.00 300.00 Shutters, Mosaic inlaid FP, Parquet, 3 closets (one cedar)
Master Bathroom Second 8.00 11.00 88.00 Original tile, soapstone sink, claw foot tub
Other Second 14.00 12.00 168.00 Ladies Sitting room, Balcony, Mosaid inlaid FP
Bedroom 3 Second 11.00 14.00 154.00 Maid's Bedroom, closet
Full Bathroom Second 8.00 7.00 56.00 Maid's bath, original, tile, closet
Bedroom 4 Second 13.00 14.00 182.00 HW, closet
Bedroom 5 Second 13.00 14.00 182.00 5th bed or Office,Shutters, HW
Foyer Third 8.00 18.00 144.00 Stain Glass windows, entrance to Cupola
Bedroom 6 14.00 13.00 182.00 Bedrooms 6, 7, on third floor, HW, Built ins
Listing Office: Century 21 Signature Properties
Listing Agent: Nancy Johnson
Last Updated: July - 25 - 2026
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