$169,900
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
MLS# PM-141119
3 beds | 2 baths | 1911 sqft
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Property Description
Charming North End Residence - 540 N Franklin St Your New Home Awaits! This solid and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home perfectly blends classic Wilkes-Barre character with modern comfort. Situated on a quiet residential street in the desirable North End, this property is a gem for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors. Key Features: • Stunning Interiors: Step inside to find beautiful, original hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, offering a timeless look that is both elegant and easy to clean. • Spacious Layout: The floor plan features a bright living room and a formal dining area, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining guests. • Comfort & Convenience: Three well-sized bedrooms with ample natural light and the highly sought-after 1.5 bathroom setup--providing that extra convenience for a busy household. • Prime Location: Located just minutes away from King's College, the Susquehanna River waterfront, and local parks. Enjoy quick access to the Cross Valley Expressway, shopping, and dining. Perfect For: • First-Time Buyers • Investors: High rental demand area due to its proximity to downtown and local universities. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Homes with these features and in this location are moving fast.
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Contract Information
Listing Service: Full Service
Lease Considered YN: No
Subsurface Rights YN: No
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
List Price: $169,900
Current Price: $169,900
Status: Active
Listing Contract Date: 2026-05-09
Location, Tax, and Legal
Parcel Number: 73-H10NW1-003-040
Municipality: Wilkes Barre City
High School District: Wilkes-Barre Area
County Tax Amount: 428.42
Municipal Tax Amount: 223.87
School Tax Amount: 941.94
Tax Annual Amount: 1594.23
Tax Assessed Value: 68800
Tax Map Number: 73-H10NW1-003-040
Tax Book Number: 3023
Tax Page Number: 217871
Zoning Description: Residential
General Property Information
Rooms Total: 10
Bathrooms Half: 1
Above Grade Finished Area: 1560
Below Grade Finished Area: 0
Living Area: 1560
Living Area Source: Estimated
Above Grade Unfinished Area: 0
Below Grade Unfinished Area: 351
Building Area Source: Estimated
Stories: 2
Year Built Source: Estimated
Fireplace YN: No
Basement YN: Yes
Smart Home Features YN: No
Pool Private YN: No
Garage YN: No
Carport YN: No
Open Parking YN: No
Lot Size Acres: 0.06
Lot Size Dimensions: 25x100
Association YN: No
Water Body Access YN: No
List Price/SqFt: 88.91
Bedrooms Total: 3
Bathrooms Total: 2
Bathrooms Full: 1
Building Area Total: 1911
Year Built: 1920
Currently Not Used
Furnished: Negotiable
Remarks and Miscellaneous
Public Remarks: Charming North End Residence - 540 N Franklin St
Your New Home Awaits! This solid and well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom home perfectly blends classic Wilkes-Barre character with modern comfort. Situated on a quiet residential street in the desirable North End, this property is a gem for first-time homebuyers or savvy investors.
Key Features:
• Stunning Interiors: Step inside to find beautiful, original hardwood flooring throughout the main living areas, offering a timeless look that is both elegant and easy to clean.
• Spacious Layout: The floor plan features a bright living room and a formal dining area, perfect for family gatherings or entertaining guests.
• Comfort & Convenience: Three well-sized bedrooms with ample natural light and the highly sought-after 1.5 bathroom setup--providing that extra convenience for a busy household.
• Prime Location: Located just minutes away from King's College, the Susquehanna River waterfront, and local parks. Enjoy quick access to the Cross Valley Expressway, shopping, and dining.
Perfect For:
• First-Time Buyers
• Investors: High rental demand area due to its proximity to downtown and local universities.
Don't miss out on this opportunity! Homes with these features and in this location are moving fast.
Inclusions: Everything in the house can be negotiated.
Special Listing Conditions
Standard: 1
Listing Terms
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Common Walls
No Common Walls: 1
Structure Type
House: 1
Current Use
Residential: 1
Laundry Features
Main Level: 1
Flooring
Hardwood: 1
Construction Materials
Brick: 1
Vinyl Siding: 1
Basement
Full: 1
Walk-Out Access: 1
Unfinished: 1
Roof
Shingle: 1
Location Tax and Legal
County: Luzerne
Street Number: 540
Street Direction Prefix: N
Street Name: Franklin
Street Suffix: Street
City (Post Office): Wilkes Barre
State: PA
Postal Code: 18702
Subdivision Name: None
Property Features
Special Listing Conditions: Standard
Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Structure Type: House
Common Walls: No Common Walls
Current Use: Residential
Laundry Features: Main Level
Flooring: Hardwood
Construction Materials: Brick; Vinyl Siding
Basement: Full; Walk-Out Access; Unfinished
Roof: Shingle
Listing Office: Iron Valley Real Estate - Coal Region
Last Updated: May - 10 - 2026
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.