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285 Old River Road, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

$199,000
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Property Type: Commercial Sale Baths: 2 Square Footage: 3,000 Status: Closed
Current Price: $199,000 List Date: 2/20/2024 Last Modified: 3/22/2025

Overview

Description

Extraordinary opportunity awaits the new owner of this 3,000 sq ft property located in a heavily traveled area in South Wilkes Barre. The building sits on a corner lot near the former Meyers High School. Prior businesses included a well-established Hair Salon, Private Gym, Ice Cream Shop with walk-up window and a Deli. Tenant has vacated and building is ready to make your dream a reality!

Listing Details MLS# 24-684

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
285
Street Name
Old River
Street Suffix
Road
State
PA
Postal Code
18702
MLS Area Major
Wilkes Barre
County
Luzerne
Township
Wilkes Barre City
Subdivision Name
None
SchoolDistrict
Wilkes-Barre
Zoning
Commercial
PIN#
H9SW3032020-73
DB/Record Book
3012
Page
206181
Appeal Pending
No
Total County Assmnt
139400
Est County Tax
860
Est Total Tax
4843

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2024-02-19
For Sale
Y
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Building Area Total
3000
Year Built Age
51 - 75 Yrs
Acreage Range
Up to 1 Acre
Land SqFt
10918
Bathrooms Total
2
Environmental Survey
N
Realtor.COM Type
Commercial
SqFt Office
0
SqFt Warehouse
0
SqFt Manufacturing
0
SqFt Other
0
Garage Stalls
No
Stories
1
# Spaces Off-Street
12
# of Docks
0

Remarks Directions

Directions
Carey Ave to the corner of Old River Road and Richmont Avenue.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2024-09-20
Close Date
2025-02-19

Overhead Doors

# of Overhead Doors
Yes
10'1' to 11'
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Directions

Excluded
Ice Cream equipment - Negotiable.
Hot Sheet Comment
price

Income & Expenses

Cash Flow Stmt Avail
No
Prop Op Data Avail
No

Heat Fuel Type

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes

Heat Type

Ceramic
Yes
Electric Baseboard
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Condition

Excellent
Yes

AC Type

Ductless
Yes

Hot Water

Electric
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Exterior

Block
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Rolled
Yes

Property Features

Emergency Lighting
Yes
Exterior Lighting
Yes
High Traffic Area
Yes
Prime Location
Yes

Present Use

Business
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Vacant
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Ceiling Height

12'1' to 13'
Yes

Included in Sale

Land
Yes
Building
Yes

Electrical Service

Circuit Breakers
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Property Features

Heat Fuel Type: Electric; Gas AC Type: Ductless Exterior: Block Roof: Rolled Property Features: Emergency Lighting; Exterior Lighting; High Traffic Area; Prime Location Present Use: Business; Commercial; Vacant Ceiling Height: 12'1' to 13' Included in Sale: Land; Building Electrical Service: Circuit Breakers
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Poggi, REALTORS
Listing Agent: Joyce Jones
Last Updated: March - 22 - 2025
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