489 S Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

$259,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,532 Status: Closed
Current Price: $259,000 List Date: 2/12/2026 Last Modified: 5/01/2026

Overview

Description

Step inside and feel right at home in this beautifully renovated, spacious single-family home featuring 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy two gas fireplaces, new flooring, and fresh paint throughout, plus first-floor laundry and bright, inviting living spaces. A full unfinished basement adds storage or future potential, while private parking and a fenced-in backyard make it perfect for relaxing.

Listing Details MLS# 26-505

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
489
Street Direction Prefix
S
Street Name
Franklin
Street Suffix
Street
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#
H9SE4032028
DB/Record Book
2066
Page
612
Est County Tax
304.07
Est Total Tax
2838.76

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2026-02-11
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Building Area Total
2532
Tot Rms
9
Bedrooms Total
6
Bathrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Est Age
76 - 100 Yrs
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
2532
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
0
Total 3/4 Baths
0
Garage Stalls
No
Total Half Baths
Yes
Garage Type
None
Lot/Land Dimensions
34x150

Remarks Directions

Directions
From I-81 take Exit 170B to PA-309 N. Take Exit 3 (River St), left on River St ~2 mi, left on S Franklin St to 489.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2026-03-09
Close Date
2026-04-30

Fireplace

Fireplaces Total
2
Gas-Natural
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Directions

Included
Stainless steel appliances, dryer.
Excluded
Personal properties.
Hot Sheet Comment
new

Driveway

Private
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Formal Dining Room
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Electric
Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall
Yes

Heat Type

Electric Baseboard
Yes

Condition

Good
Yes

AC Type

Window Unit AC
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Three Or More
Yes

Exterior

Vinyl
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Comp Shingle
Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor
Yes
Full Unfinished
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

None
Yes

Amenities

Attic Walk-Up
Yes
First Floor Laundry
Yes
Porch
Yes

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure
Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Private Interior Finish: Drywall Levels: Three Or More Exterior: Vinyl Heat Fuel Type: Electric Heat Type: Electric Baseboard AC Type: Window Unit AC Water: Public Roof: Comp Shingle Fireplace: Gas-Natural Basement: Concrete Floor; Full Unfinished Ext Bsmt Access: None Amenities: Attic Walk-Up; First Floor Laundry; Porch Documents: Lead Paint Disclosure

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 14.39 19.12 275.14 Fire place #1, New Floors, Paint, Bay windows.
Dining Room First 26.75 14.28 381.99 Fire place #2, New flooring, new paint, four windows.
Kitchen First 17.19 10.16 174.65 Stainless steel appliances, new flooring, paint, Laundry room attached.
Half Bathroom First 2.66 2.53 6.73 Vanity, ceiling fan, lighting.
Bedroom 1 Second 15.57 14.51 225.92 Fan/light combo, New floors, paint and large closet.
Bedroom 2 Second 14.55 12.62 183.62 New floors, paint, pocket lights, closet, two windows.
Bedroom 3 Second 11.77 10.95 128.88 New floors, paint, four windows, closet.
Bedroom 4 Second 17.67 9.92 175.29 New floors, lighting, two windows & two section room
Full Bathroom Second 8.99 7.09 63.74 Vanity/ light combo, tub, linen closet.
Bedroom 5 Third 15.94 9.47 150.95 New floor, paint/ closet, two windows.
Bedroom 6 Third 14.55 13.74 199.92 New floor/paint, lights, three windows.
Other Third 24.67 15.65 386.09 storage room, unfinished.

Documents

Listing Office: RPA Real Estate
Listing Agent: Hannah Redwood
Last Updated: May - 01 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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