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39 Amherst Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

$215,000
Main Photo Kitchen Kitchen Snack Bar Dining Room Dining Room Dining Room Dining Room to Kitchen Living Room Living Room to Dining Room Living Room Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom 2 3/4 Bath Second Floor 3/4 Bath Second Floor 3/4 Bath Second Floor Closet Storage/Dressing Room Closet Storage/Dressing Room Second Floor Hall Second Floor Stairs Finished Attic Finished Attic Finished Attic Finished Attic Attic Stairs Recreation Room Recreation Room Bar in Recreation Room 3/4 Bath in LL Shower in LL Bath 3/4 Bath LL Laundry Laundry Recreation Room Bar in Recreation Room Rear Deck Pool and Yard Rear View Outdoor Pavillion Shed Barbeque Station Back Yard Back Yard Front Porch Front View Front Porch Side View
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,877 Status: Closed
Current Price: $215,000 List Date: 9/15/2022 Last Modified: 10/17/2025

Overview

Description

Plenty of space for living and entertaining in this 3 bedroom home with a finished basement and attic with plenty of upgrades. The back yard has an above ground pool, barbeque station, and outdoor pavillion. Laminate flooring throughout and a upgraded kitchen with a snack bar island. The finished basement has a bar and 3/4 bath. Large laundry room, economical gas heat and low taxes.

Listing Details MLS# 22-4595

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
39
Street Name
Amherst
Street Suffix
Avenue
State
PA
Postal Code
18702
MLS Area Major
Wilkes Barre
County
Luzerne
Township
Wilkes Barre City
Subdivision Name
None
SchoolDistrict
Wilkes-Barre
Zoning
Residential
PIN#
73-H9SW2-007-022
DB/Record Book
3016
Page
146969
Est County Tax
299.23
Est Total Tax
1882.22

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2022-09-15
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Building Area Total
1877
Tot Rms
7
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Total
2
Est Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
1500
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
377
Total 3/4 Baths
2
Garage Stalls
No
Total Half Baths
0
Garage Type
None
Lot/Land Dimensions
127x25

Remarks Directions

Directions
Old River Road turn onto Maffett Street then left on Locust Street and left on Amherst. Home on the left.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2022-11-14
Close Date
2022-12-20

Pool Information

Pool Size
12x16
Pool Type
Liner
Above Ground
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Directions

Included
Refrigerator, Range, Washer, Dryer, Pool, Window Shades in Dining Room, Living Room, Front Bedroom
Excluded
Personal Property
Hot Sheet Comment
price

Driveway

Shared
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

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

Lot Description

Fenced Yard
Yes
Level Lot
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall
Yes
Plaster
Yes

Heat Type

Electric Baseboard
Yes
Hot Water Baseboard
Yes

Condition

Excellent
Yes

AC Type

Window Unit AC
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
Fully Finished
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

None
Yes

Amenities

Attic Finished
Yes
Attic Walk-Up
Yes
Ceiling Fans
Yes
Deck
Yes
Recreation Room
Yes
Shed
Yes

Property Features

Lot Description: Fenced Yard; Level Lot Interior Finish: Drywall; Plaster Levels: Two Exterior: Aluminum Heat Fuel Type: Electric; Gas Heat Type: Electric Baseboard; Hot Water Baseboard AC Type: Window Unit AC Water: Public Hot Water Heater: Gas Roof: Comp Shingle Basement: Concrete Floor; Fully Finished Ext Bsmt Access: None Amenities: Attic Finished; Attic Walk-Up; Ceiling Fans; Deck; Recreation Room; Shed

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 17.00 12.00 204.00 Laminate Floor
Dining Room First 13.50 10.75 145.13 Ceiling Fan/Laminate Floor
Kitchen First 17.00 11.50 195.50 Modern/Laminate Floor/Granite Countertop
Bedroom 1 Second 12.00 14.50 174.00 Ceilng Fan/Laminate Floor
Bedroom 2 Second 9.50 10.00 95.00 Laminate Floor
Three-Quarter Bathroom Second 6.25 5.00 31.25 Modern/Tile Floor
Other Second 9.00 11.50 103.50 Changing Room/Closet Storage Room/Laminate Floor
Bedroom 3 Third 35.00 8.75 306.25 Large Space currently used as a guest bedroom
Recreation Room Lower 14.25 17.00 242.25 Tile Floor/Bar
Three-Quarter Bathroom Lower 6.25 5.00 31.25 Modern/Tile Floor
Laundry Lower 15.00 7.00 105.00 Tile Floor
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Poggi, REALTORS Back Mtn
Listing Agent: Gail and Paul Pukatch
Last Updated: October - 17 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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