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285 S FRANKLIN Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

$245,000
285 S Franklin
front porch foyer custom windows on door tile floor in foyer details on front door hall and front stairs to second floor living rooom living room towards dining room living room fireplace dining room pocket doors half bath with custom window custom window stainless appliances granite counters ample workspace back stairs to second floor library with built in bookshelves plenty of room for books and more! bedroom second floor bath large second flr bedroom alternate bedroom view large walk in closet second floor laundry stairs to third floor bedroom third floor bath another spacious bedroom! back porch DSC04281 rear view street view outside view of door a place to relax wood trim closeup of details more detail library DSC04294 ceiling of library 285 S. Franklin DSCN1801 DSCN1802
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,155 Status: Closed
Current Price: $245,000 List Date: 11/06/2015 Last Modified: 9/06/2024

Overview

Description

Fabulous three-story town home, meticulously renovated,in downtown historic district. Bygone charm with modern amenities. Impressive library with built-in shelves; elegant living and dining room. Details include high ceilings, wood trim, custom stained glass windows, hand-printed wallpaper and etched glass fixtures. Four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Gas heat. Central air. Off-street parking for 2 cars.

Listing Details MLS# 15-6297

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
285
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
Residential
PIN#
H9SE3002017
DB/Record Book
3008
Page
47318
Est County Tax
1443.87
Est Total Tax
7586.84

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2015-11-03
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Building Area Total
3155
Tot Rms
8
Bedrooms Total
4
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Est Age
100 Plus Yrs
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Condo/Townhome
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
3155
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
0
Total 3/4 Baths
0
Garage Stalls
No
Total Half Baths
Yes
Garage Type
None
Lot/Land Dimensions
25x132

Remarks Directions

Directions
South on S. River Street, left onto Ross Street, left onto S. Franklin. Home on left. Sign on property.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2016-11-28
Close Date
2016-12-21

Fireplace

Fireplaces Total
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Directions

Included
range,kitchen refrigerator,trash compactor,washer,dryer,all window treatments,2 dehumidifiers
Hot Sheet Comment
price

Driveway

Private
Yes
Shared
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Eat-In Kitchen
Yes
Formal Dining Room
Yes
Modern Kitchen
Yes

Lot Description

Cleared
Yes
Fenced Yard
Yes
Level Lot
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall
Yes
Plaster
Yes

Heat Type

Electric Baseboard
Yes
Forced Air
Yes

Condition

Excellent
Yes

AC Type

Central AC
Yes

Architecture

Victorian
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Exterior

Stucco
Yes
Wood
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Rubber
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes
Dirt Floor
Yes
Full Unfinished
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

Bilco Door
Yes

Amenities

Cable TV
Yes
Mstr BR Walk-in-Clst
Yes
Porch
Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Private Lot Description: Cleared; Fenced Yard; Level Lot Interior Finish: Drywall; Plaster Architecture: Victorian Levels: Three Or More Exterior: Stucco; Wood Heat Fuel Type: Electric; Gas Heat Type: Electric Baseboard; Forced Air AC Type: Central AC Water: Public Hot Water Heater: Gas Roof: Rubber Basement: Concrete Floor; Dirt Floor; Full Unfinished Ext Bsmt Access: Bilco Door Amenities: Cable TV; Mstr BR Walk-in-Clst; Porch

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 12.50 17.16 214.50 laminate floors, fireplace
Dining Room First 12.33 19.25 237.35 laminate floors
Kitchen First 14.25 11.00 156.75 modern, eat in, granite counters
Half Bathroom First 4.66 4.75 22.13 modern, vanity
Library Second 19.75 11.50 227.12 open-two stories , many built in shelves
Master Bedroom Second 18.33 12.25 224.54 laminate floors, fireplace, w-in closet
Bedroom 2 Second 10.50 11.75 123.37 laminate floors, closet
Full Bathroom Second 9.16 7.41 67.87 modern, tile, pedestal sink
Full Bathroom Third 8.00 7.25 58.00 modern, tile, pedestal sink
Bedroom 3 Third 12.00 19.00 228.00 laminate floors, closet
Bedroom 4 Third 12.25 17.16 210.21 laminate floors, closet
Laundry Second 4.00 5.58 22.32 off hallway, 2nd floor
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Poggi, REALTORS
Listing Agent: Carole A Poggi
Last Updated: September - 06 - 2024
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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