45 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 (MLS# 26-2295)

45 N River Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

New Listing

$799,999

Property Type: Commercial Sale Baths: 2 Square Footage: 15,586 Status: Active

Current Price: $799,999 List Date: 5/20/2026 Last Modified: 5/20/2026

Overview

Description

Discover the potential of this all-brick 3-story commercial building overlooking the scenic Susquehanna River! Situated in a high-traffic location, this property offers outstanding visibility and endless possibilities for a variety of business ventures. Excellent additional income potential on the 2nd and 3rd floors with apartments. Liquor License is included in the

Supplements: sale. Conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Wilkes-Barre and nearby colleges. Additional features include a full basement with high ceilings offering ample storage or expansion opportunities. Any change of use is sole responsibility of buyer to obtain proper zoning approval. Sold in its AS-IS condition.

Listing Details MLS# 26-2295

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number: 45
Street Direction Prefix: N
Street Name: River
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: Other - See Remarks
PIN#: 73-H9SE2 -018-006-000
DB/Record Book: 3016
Page: 177394
Appeal Pending: No
Total County Assmnt: 340000
Est County Tax: 2192.8
Est Total Tax: 13480.71

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-20
For Sale: Y

Property Information

Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
Building Area Total: 15586
Year Built Age: 76 - 100 Yrs
Bathrooms Total: 2
Environmental Survey: N
Realtor.COM Type: Commercial
SqFt Office: 0
SqFt Warehouse: 0
Garage Stalls: No
Stories: 3
# Spaces Off-Street: 2
# of Docks: 0

Remarks Directions

Directions: From 81 to Route 309 to N River Street. On the left side near the Market Street Bridge.

Remarks & Directions

Included: The Kitchen Line (Oven,Range,Sink,Dishwasher,Hood,Deepfriers), Liquor License
Excluded: All personal property/restaurant equipment (Tables/chairs/stools/kitchen utensils)
Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Income & Expenses

Electric Exp: 0
Gas Exp: 0
Flood Ins Exp: 0

Heat Fuel Type

Gas: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Condition

Very Good: Yes

AC Type

Central: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Exterior

Brick: Yes

Sewer

Public: Yes

Roof

Rubber: Yes
Slate: Yes

Property Features

Basement: Yes
Conference Room: Yes
Display Window: Yes
Exterior Signage: Yes
High Traffic Area: Yes
Lunch Room: Yes
Prime Location: Yes
Refrigerated Space: Yes
Rest Rooms: Yes
Smoke/Fire Alarm: Yes
Storage - Inside: Yes
Turnkey Operation: Yes

Present Use

Vacant: Yes

Ceiling Height

8'1' to 9': Yes
9'1' to 10': Yes

Included in Sale

Land: Yes
Building: Yes
Liquor License: Yes

Electrical Service

200-399 Amps: Yes

Property Features

Heat Fuel Type: Gas AC Type: Central Exterior: Brick Roof: Slate Property Features: Basement; Conference Room; Display Window; Exterior Signage; High Traffic Area; Lunch Room; Prime Location; Refrigerated Space; Rest Rooms; Storage - Inside; Turnkey Operation Present Use: Vacant Ceiling Height: 8'1' to 9'; 9'1' to 10' Included in Sale: Land; Building; Liquor License Electrical Service: 200-399 Amps

Listing Office: C. A. Leighton Company Inc

Listing Agent: Brian Leighton, Jr

Last Updated: May - 20 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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