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83 Amherst Avenue, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

$239,900
Front Front/Carport Livingroom Livingroom Livingroom Livingroom Powder room Diningroom Diningroom Kitchen Kitchen Kitchen Nook Nook Nook Staircase Master bedroom Master Bedroom Bedroom #2 Bedroom #2 Full Bath Full Bath Familyroom Basement Familyroom Basement Rec Room Basement Wet Bar Basement Wet Bar Basement 3/4 Bath Basement Rear Pool Pool Covered Patio Shed Yard Bilco Door Carport from back door Carport/Osp
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,824 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Closed
Current Price: $239,900 List Date: 6/26/2025 Last Modified: 8/16/2025

Overview

Description

Please take a look and feel at home in the one you have been dreaming of! Beautifully maintained (yes you could eat off the floor) two story with finished basement and backyard oasis. First floor greets you into a lovely living room, dining room with ductless a/c and greenhouse window, powder room, kitchen and nook area looking out on your built in heated pool. Second floor has 2 nice size

Supplements: bedrooms and beautiful oversized full bath. Pull down attic for extra storage. Lots of closet space throughout. Basement is heated and finished with a familyroom including wet bar, 4 stool bar area, 3/4 bath, rec room, laundry closet, with additional access through back bilco door. Ductless a/c in basement. Driveway has carport along with addit ... (Read more) bedrooms and beautiful oversized full bath. Pull down attic for extra storage. Lots of closet space throughout. Basement is heated and finished with a familyroom including wet bar, 4 stool bar area, 3/4 bath, rec room, laundry closet, with additional access through back bilco door. Ductless a/c in basement. Driveway has carport along with additional space to park 2 cars off street. Truly a "must see". Sellers are packed up and ready to move!

Listing Details MLS# 25-334

Location, Tax & Legal

Street Number
83
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-H9SW2-014-021-000
DB/Record Book
1992
Page
954
Est County Tax
393
Est Total Tax
2324

Listing Information

Listing Contract Date
2025-01-23
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Building Area Total
1824
Tot Rms
8
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Year Built
1923
Est Age
100 Plus Yrs
Acre Range
Up to 1 Acre
Realtor.COM Type
Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-
1430
Tot SF Fin BG +/-
394
Total 3/4 Baths
Yes
Garage Stalls
Yes
Total Half Baths
Yes
Garage Type
Carport
Lot/Land Dimensions
37.5' x 127' +/-
Acres +/-
0.1

Remarks Directions

Directions
Off Old River Road to Maffett (Amherst runs one way from Pickering Street onto Old River Road). Home is on your left.

Status Change Information

Purchase Contract Date
2025-06-22
Close Date
2025-07-16

Pool Information

Pool Type
Liner
In Ground
Yes
Yr/Age Liner
4 years
Pool Heated
Yes
Solar Cover
Yes
Winter Cover
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Directions

Included
Appliances in their ''as is'' condition. Pool equipment.
Excluded
All personal property
Hot Sheet Comment
price

Driveway

Private
Yes

Showing Instructions

Contact Showing Service - See Remarks
Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Formal Dining Room
Yes
Modern Kitchen
Yes

Lot Description

Cleared
Yes
Fenced Yard
Yes
Level Lot
Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Gas
Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Condition

Excellent
Yes

AC Type

Ductless
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Levels

Two
Yes

Exterior

Asbestos
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Comp Shingle
Yes

Hot Water Heater

Gas
Yes

Basement

Full
Yes
Partially Finished
Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

Bilco Door
Yes

Amenities

Attic, Pull Down
Yes
Ceiling Fans
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure
Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Private Showing Instructions: Contact Showing Service - See Remarks Lot Description: Cleared; Fenced Yard; Level Lot Interior Finish: Drywall Levels: Two Exterior: Asbestos Heat Fuel Type: Gas Heat Type: Forced Air AC Type: Ductless Water: Public Hot Water Heater: Gas Roof: Comp Shingle Basement: Partially Finished Ext Bsmt Access: Bilco Door Pool Information: Pool Heated; Solar Cover; Winter Cover Amenities: Ceiling Fans; Wet Bar Documents: Lead Paint Disclosure

Room Information

Room Name Level Length Width Area Remarks
Living Room First 14.40 13.10 188.64
Dining Room First 14.10 10.60 149.46
Kitchen First 10.10 11.50 116.15 Tile/Modern
Other First 9.20 10.40 95.68 Nook/Ductless A/C/Greenhouse windown
Half Bathroom First 4.40 4.70 20.68 Modern
Master Bedroom Second 10.90 12.90 140.61 5.2 x 4.4 dropstair to attic
Bedroom 2 Second 12.10 9.40 113.74 Carpet
Full Bathroom Second 9.80 10.10 98.98 Tile/Modern
Family Room Basement 14.70 13.50 198.45
Three-Quarter Bathroom Basement 7.70 4.90 37.73 Shower Stall/Modern
Recreation Room Basement 12.10 11.80 142.78 Wet bar/Ductless A/C/Space Heater
Listing Office: C. A. Leighton Company Inc
Listing Agent: Patricia Leighton
Last Updated: August - 16 - 2025
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