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42 NEW Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

$124,900
A large anchor home at the intersection of New and Oak Streets greets visitors entering the neighborhood. Home most recently was used as single family but also offers a separate utilitied living unit. A covered exit door from the basement at new Street is accessed from this side of the home. Rear yard is seen from additional parking area from alley behind home. Fenced in above ground pool lies at the perimeter of a paved patio area which also features a hot tub. Pretty landscaping and foot stones lead to patio and pool from side yard A hot tub sits on the pavers forming a patio area around the deck and pool at the rear of 42 New St. Pretty patio pavers and landscaping welcome visitors to the rear yard at 40-42 New St. Stone parking area lines side of yard and home at New Street A row of quick growing arborvitae provides privacy for large back yard at 42 New St. in Plains Freshly painted two-car garage sits at rear of yard on street bordering large corner lot. A roomy alcove, laminate floor and ceiling fan highlight the front room of the four-bedroom unit. Ample space in bright living room at 42 New Street. Modern full bath with shower and tub is located off laundry room at 42 New St. Pretty cafe swinging doors greet the user of the laundry room. Full bath also is accessed through this entrance. Ample shelving and closet space in paneled bedroom. Brightly painted room with large closet and built-in shadow box was a child's bedroom. Loads of room for bed, dresser and toys! Large bedroom provides restful decor for good sleeping as well as room for king bed and dresser. All appliances are included with this kitchen layout, including the four breakfast bar stools Full view of kitchen Very roomy, clean space and all appliances convey in second kitchen which leads to rear entrance to yard and pool Entrance to full bath and laundry area in efficiency apartment. All appliances are new. W/D hookup. A new tub and shower enclosure included in bathroom/laundry room in efficiency apartment A roomy alcove with a front street view highlights the entrance room in the apartment at New Street. The apartment space could also be added to first floor space of building if used as single family. Enclosed front porch and door to efficiency is view from front room with alcove on left. Freshly painted floor highlights good sized rec room with exit to outside Very clean gas furnace at New Street Shelving in storage space in basement Front room of efficiency apartment
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,797 Status: Closed
Current Price: $124,900 List Date: 10/26/2014 Last Modified: 9/06/2024

Overview

Description

Zoned R-2, four bedroom with in-law suite or additional family space. Two kitchens, separate entrances; space was used by family member. Home in very good condition and upkeep on spacious corner lot with lots of parking. Entrance to garage from rear alley. Replacement windows and pretty landscaping. Separate utilities.

Listing Details MLS# 14-4668

Location, Tax & Legal

House # (1)
42
Street Name
NEW
Street Suffix
Street
City (Post Office)
Wilkes-Barre
State/Province
PA
Zip Code
18705
MLS Area
Plains Twp-WB Twp-Bear Creek Laflin
County
Luzerne
Municipality
Plains Twp
Develop/Subdivision
None
School District
Wilkes-Barre
Zoning
Other - See Remarks
PIN#
50-G1ONE3-001-019-000
DB/Record Book
2016
Page
P.24
Est County Tax
394
Est Total Tax
1751

Listing Information

Limited Service
No

Property Information

Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
1797
Aprx Total SF
1797
Tot Rms
10
Total Bedrooms
5
Total Bathrooms
2
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total 3/4 Baths
Yes
Garage Type
Detached
Garage Stalls
Yes
Est Age
51 - 75 Yrs
Lot/Land Dimensions
40x140
Acre Range
Up to 1 Acre
Water Front
N
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
0
Total Half Baths
0

Remarks Directions

Directions
From River St. Plains, follow E. Carey to end, left on Hudson Road, go straight on Garden at right hand curve of Hudson; Right on New St. Home on left. Sign in yard.

Status Change Information

Under Contract Date
2015-04-03
Sold Date
2015-05-19

Pool Information

Pool Type
Liner
Winter Cover
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Directions

Included
Above ground pool, W/D, hot tub, breakfast bar chairs, 2 fridges, 2 ovens
Hot Sheet Comment
price

Driveway

Alley
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Eat-In Kitchen
Yes
Modern Kitchen
Yes

Lot Description

Corner
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Oil
Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall
Yes
Paneling
Yes

Heat Type

Steam
Yes

Condition

Very Good
Yes

AC Type

None
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Exterior

Aluminum
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Asbestos Shingles
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

Bilco Door
Yes
Standard Entry Door
Yes

Amenities

Attic Walk-Up
Yes
Deck
Yes
Hardwood Floors
Yes
Hot Tub
Yes
Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Alley Lot Description: Corner Interior Finish: Drywall; Paneling Condition: Very Good Levels: Two Exterior: Aluminum Heat Fuel Type: Oil Heat Type: Steam AC Type: None Water: Public Sewer: Public Hot Water Heater: Electric Roof: Asbestos Shingles Basement: Concrete Floor Ext Bsmt Access: Bilco Door; Standard Entry Door Pool Information: Winter Cover Amenities: Attic Walk-Up; Deck; Hardwood Floors; Hot Tub; Patio; Porch

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 19.00 18.00 342.00 Drywl; panlg; replac. windows, Pergo
Kitchen First 19.00 14.00 266.00 Eat-in, bkfst bar; appliances
Laundry First 5.00 5.00 25.00 Off kitchen, cabinets, vinyl flr, w/d
Full Bathroom First 8.00 8.00 64.00 linoleum, tile
Kitchen First 16.00 12.00 192.00 ref, cabinets, efficiency; 2nd Kitchen
Bedroom 2 First 17.00 16.00 272.00 extra rm (lr/br); hrdwd; repl wnds
Laundry First 12.00 5.00 60.00 combo bath; shower, loo, flooring; w/d
Master Bedroom Second 16.00 12.00 192.00 hrdwd under carpet; door to walkup attic
Bedroom 2 Second 20.00 10.00 200.00 hrdwd; mirrored curio blt-in, repl. wndw
Bedroom 3 Second 16.00 12.00 192.00 panl; hrdwd under carpt; repl. windw.
Bedroom 4 Second 16.00 12.00 192.00 closet; hrdwd under carp; repl. windw
Listing Office: Marilyn K Snyder Real Estate Inc
Listing Agent: Barbara Edwards
Last Updated: September - 06 - 2024
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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