88 Hancock Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705 (MLS# 26-901)

88 Hancock Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

$149,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,200 Status: Closed

Current Price: $149,000 List Date: 3/08/2026 Last Modified: 5/18/2026

Overview

Description

Charming Two-Story Home in Desirable Plains Township! Welcome to this lovely three-bedroom, two-level home located in the highly sought-after Plains Township and within the Wilkes-Barre Area School District. Offering plenty of living space, this home is perfect for a growing family. The property features three spacious bedrooms, a large second-floor bathroom, and comfortable living areas

Supplements: throughout. Enjoy relaxing on the inviting front porch, perfect for morning coffee or unwinding in the evening. The home also includes off-street parking for added convenience. Ideally situated just off River Road, this location provides quick and easy access to shopping, dining, and entertainment, including the nearby Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 26-901

Location, Tax & Legal

House # (1): 88
Street Name: Hancock
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: Residential
PIN#: G10NE4020002-50
DB/Record Book: 1611
Page: 5
Est County Tax: 240
Est Total Tax: 1539

Listing Information

Limited Service: No

Property Information

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Realtor.COM Type: Residential - Single Family
Tot SF Fin AG +/-: 1200
Tot SF Fin BG +/-: 600
Aprx Total SF: 1200
Tot Rms: 8
Total Bedrooms: 3
Total Bathrooms: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Garage Type: None
Est Age: 76 - 100 Yrs
Lot/Land Dimensions: 40x125
Acre Range: Up to 1 Acre
Total 3/4 Baths: 0
Garage Stalls: No
Total Half Baths: 0

Remarks Directions

Directions: River Road in Plains to Hancock Street. Home is on the right.

Status Change Information

Under Contract Date: 2026-03-06
Sold Date: 2026-04-17

Remarks & Directions

Included: Stove
Excluded: Owners personal property
Hot Sheet Comment: new

More Information

Driveway

Private: Yes

Kitchen/Dining Area

Eat-In Kitchen: Yes
Formal Dining Room: Yes
Ordinary: Yes

Lot Description

Level Lot: Yes

Heat Fuel Type

Gas: Yes

Interior Finish

Drywall: Yes
Plaster: Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air: Yes

Condition

Good: Yes

AC Type

None: Yes

Architecture

Contemporary: Yes

Water

Public: Yes

Levels

Two: Yes

Exterior

Aluminum: Yes

Sewer

Public: Yes

Roof

Asbestos Shingles: Yes

Hot Water Heater

Gas: Yes

Basement

Concrete Floor: Yes

Ext Bsmt Access

Standard Entry Door: Yes

Documents

Lead Paint Disclosure: Yes

Property Features

Driveway: Private Lot Description: Level Lot Interior Finish: Drywall; Plaster Condition: Good Architecture: Contemporary Levels: Two Exterior: Aluminum Heat Fuel Type: Gas Heat Type: Forced Air AC Type: None Water: Public Sewer: Public Hot Water Heater: Gas Roof: Asbestos Shingles Basement: Concrete Floor Ext Bsmt Access: Standard Entry Door Documents: Lead Paint Disclosure

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Length	Width	Area	Remarks
Dining Room	First	15.00	11.00	165.00
Living Room	First	15.00	11.00	165.00
Kitchen	First	13.00	16.00	208.00
Other	First	5.00	5.00	25.00	Pantry
Utility Room	First	5.00	6.00	30.00
Bedroom 1	Second	11.00	16.00	176.00
Bedroom 2	Second	14.00	12.00	168.00
Bedroom 3	Second	12.00	13.00	156.00
Bathroom	Second	6.00	10.00	60.00

Listing Office: Jonathan J. Nelson Real Estate

Listing Agent: David Joyce

Last Updated: May - 18 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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