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  • $274,200

    188 W River St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

    6beds
    2,174sqft
    MultiFamily
    Built in 1900
    -- sqft lot
    $274,200 Zestimate®
    $126/sqft
    $1,253 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $274,200

    $247,000 - $304,000

    $1,253/mo

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    What's special

    Upstairs downstairs all brick duplex close to Wilkes University. The first floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. The second/third floor unit features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. FHA and VA loans could work. First floor apartment tenant pays for gas (including heat and hot water), electricity, and water. Second/third floor apartment tenant pays for electricity (including heat and hot water) and electricity. The landlord electricity account covers exterior and basement lighting. New electric water heater installed in 2020. Over $100,000 of renovations conducted in 2005 with proper permits. Roof installed by The Home Depot in 2005. GAF has a warranty against manufacturer's defects in the shingles that is transferable to the next owner. Downstairs unit heated by Peerless gas-fired steam boiler installed in 2005. Other renovations from 2005 included bathroom upgrades, kitchen upgrades, some additional insulation, light fixtures, interior and exterior doors, storm windows, deck, installation of 200-amp service in the upstairs unit with electric baseboard heaters, new water lines from the curb, concrete steps and custom handrail, whole house fire/burglar alarm, concrete walkway, whole house cable TV/Internet/phone wiring, exterior and interior painting, and flooring. All appliances included. Each unit has a range, dishwasher, stacked washer and dryer, and refrigerator. Unfinished basement. Off-street parking for up to 6 cars. Carpet in living spaces and vinyl floors in kitchens and bathrooms. Seller lived in the home from 2004-2007 and has easily rented the units since then. Landlord has detailed financial statements of actual expenses. Financials available to qualified buyers. No flood insurance required. Annual levee fee ($126.87 in 2021). Showings for qualified buyers only. No owner financing considered. Showings of the entire home are possible on Sundays between 3:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., or on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday. Seller willing to cooperate with brokers. Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement available. Annual property taxes are $4,592.50 ($2,484.80 school; $831.66 county; $1,276.04 city). Landlord pays Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority fee, city recycling fee, and city sewer maintenance fee. The home is on 0.155 acres, with a lot size of 50' x 135'. The home has 2,174 finished square feet. Wilkes-Barre Buyer Notification Inspection completed. Seller will provide a clear Certificate of Occupancy to buyer at closing. Most photos depict the units prior to the current tenants moving in, as the seller prefers not to show pictures of the tenants' personal belongings. Whether you are a move-in homebuyer or a landlord looking for solid cash flow, you will appreciate this home’s value.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 6
    • Bathrooms: 3
    • Full bathrooms: 3
    Heating
    • Baseboard, Other, Electric
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
    • Laundry: In Unit
    Features
    • Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Linoleum / Vinyl
    • Basement: Unfinished
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 2,174 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 6
    • Parking features: Off-street
    Features
    • Exterior features: Brick
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: None
    Lot
    • Size: 6,750 Square Feet
    Details
    • Parcel number: 73H9SE4008005

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: MultiFamily
    Materials
    • Roof: Composition
    Condition
    • Year built: 1900

    Community & HOA

    Location
    • Region: Wilkes Barre

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $126/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $134,800
    • Annual tax amount: $3,341

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    10/7/2021Sold$160,000$74/sqft
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    8/27/2021Pending sale$160,000$74/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    7/28/2021Listed for sale$160,000+23603.7%$74/sqft
    Source: Owner Report a problem
    5/3/2018Listing removed$900
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #571761 Report a problem
    2/27/2018Listed for rent$900
    Source: Lehigh Valley Regional Realty #571761 Report a problem
    11/1/2017Sold$675
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    4/19/2017Listing removed$900
    Source: Keller Williams #539537 Report a problem
    4/17/2017Price change$900-7.7%
    Source: Keller Williams #539537 Report a problem
    2/25/2017Listed for rent$975+8.9%
    Source: Northampton County Regional Realty LLC #539537 Report a problem
    5/17/2016Listing removed$895+11.9%
    Source: Keller Williams - Allentown #518030 Report a problem
    8/22/2015Listing removed$800
    Source: Keller Williams - Allentown #501245 Report a problem
    7/29/2015Listed for rent$800
    Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #501245 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2023$3,341 -85.1%$134,800
    2022$22,368 $134,800
    2021$22,368 +476%$134,800
    2020$3,883 $134,800
    2019$3,883 -82.5%$134,800
    2018$22,208 $134,800
    2017-- $134,800
    2016-- $134,800
    2015-- $134,800
    2014-- $134,800
    2013-- $134,800
    2012-- $134,800
    2011-- $134,800
    2010-- $134,800
    2009-- $134,800 +2026.2%
    2008-- $6,340
    2007-- $6,340
    2006-- $6,340
    2005-- $6,340
    2004-- $6,340
    2003-- $6,340
    2002-- $6,340
    2000-- $6,340
    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 18702

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