17 Griffith Lane, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (MLS# PM-138814)

Property Attached YN: No

Listing Service: Full Service

Lease Considered YN: No

Subsurface Rights YN: No

Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Sold Price: $82,500

Current Price: $82,500

Status: Closed

Listing Contract Date: 2026-02-12

Parcel Number: 73-I9NE1 -038-008-000

Municipality: Wilkes Barre City

High School District: Wilkes-Barre Area

County Tax Amount: 257.98

Municipal Tax Amount: 91.3

School Tax Amount: 11.91

Tax Annual Amount: 361.19

Tax Assessed Value: 40600

Tax Year: 2025

Tax Map Number: 73-I9NE1-038-008

Tax Lot: 8

Tax Block: 38

Tax Book Number: 3025

Tax Page Number: 206287

Deed Recording Date: 2025-09-18

Tax Legal Description: 73-14-1-744-6 17 Griffith Ln

Additional Parcels YN: No

Zoning: R

Zoning Description: Residential

FEMA Zone: X

Common Interest: None

Land Lease YN: No

Rooms Total: 6

Bathrooms Half: 0

Above Grade Finished Area: 1024

Below Grade Finished Area: 0

Living Area: 1024

Living Area Source: Public Records

Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0

Below Grade Unfinished Area: 436

Building Area Source: Estimated

Stories: 2

Direction Faces: Southeast

Year Built Source: Estimated

Fireplace YN: No

Green Features YN: No

Basement YN: Yes

Smart Home Features YN: No

Pool Private YN: No

Spa YN: No

Garage YN: No

Carport YN: No

Open Parking YN: Yes

Open Parking Spaces: 1

Lot Size Acres: 0.05

Lot Size Dimensions: 29' x 82' x 27' x 83'

Lot Dimensions Source: Public Records

Horse YN: No

View YN: No

Association YN: No

Senior Community YN: No

Power Production/Storage YN: No

Water Body Access YN: No

List Price/SqFt: 67.81

Sold Price/SqFt: 56.51

Bedrooms Total: 2

Bathrooms Total: 1

Bathrooms Full: 1

Building Area Total: 1460

Year Built: 1920

Furnished: Unfurnished

Public Remarks: Affordable opportunity with upside in Wilkes-Barre! This two-story home offers a functional layout, solid bones, and plenty of potential for a buyer ready to add value. The main level features a spacious living room that flows into a dedicated dining area, with a pass-through kitchen offering generous cabinet storage and natural light. Upstairs you'll find two well-sized bedrooms, including a large primary bedroom with walk-in closet, plus a full bathroom. The basement provides ample storage space and easy access to mechanicals, ideal for long-term durability and future improvements. Covered front porch adds charm and usability, while the manageable lot keeps outdoor maintenance simple. Inside, the home presents a blank-canvas feel and is perfect for cosmetic updates, rental positioning, or a budget-friendly renovation. Original hardwood flooring can be found beneath carpeting in select areas, and the layout allows for efficient upgrades without major reconfiguration. Whether you're an investor seeking a low-entry rental, a first-time buyer looking to build equity, or someone searching for an affordable project with real potential, this property checks the boxes. Conveniently located near major routes, shopping, and daily amenities, this is a rare chance to own a single-family home at a price point that's becoming increasingly hard to find. Schedule your showing today and explore the possibilities.

Standard: 1

Cash: 1

Close Of Escrow: 1

No Common Walls: 1

House: 1

Traditional: 1

Fixer: 1

Walk-In Closet(s): 1

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Storage: 1

In Basement: 1

Carpet: 1

Laminate: 1

Storm Door(s): 1

Vinyl Siding: 1

Full: 1

Daylight: 1

Unfinished: 1

Storage Space: 1

Permanent: 1

Asphalt: 1

Fiberglass: 1

Ceiling Fan(s): 1

Baseboard: 1

Hot Water: 1

Electric Range: 1

Refrigerator: 1

Dishwasher: 1

Public: 1

Public Sewer: 1

Natural Gas Connected: 1

Rain Gutters: 1

Front Porch: 1

Covered: 1

Off Street: 1

Level: 1

Back Yard: 1

City Street: 1

Paved: 1

Public Maintained Road: 1

Basement: 1

Basement Level: Basement

Living Room: 1

Living Room Level: First

Dining Room: 1

Bedroom 2: 1

Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen: 1

Kitchen Level: First

Primary Bathroom: 1

Primary Bathroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom: 1

Primary Bedroom Level: Second

County: Luzerne

Street Number: 17

Street Name: Griffith

Street Suffix: Lane

City (Post Office): Wilkes Barre

State: PA

Postal Code: 18702

Subdivision Name: None

Purchase Contract Date: 2026-03-04

Close Date: 2026-04-16

Close Price: 82500