$245,000
SOLD JAN 13, 2025

151 Old River Rd Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,869 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$85 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

8 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Traditional Architecture
  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of January 2025

Up & Down Duplex in a beautiful Wilkes Barre neighborhood featuring 2 car detached garage with driveway and separate electric. Downstairs unit is tenant occupied and features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with laundry off kitchen. Upstairs owner occupied unit has 2 levels. First floor features ample living room & dining room with gorgeous hardwood floors, kitchen, sun porch, & 3/4 bath. Upper level features 2 nice sized bedrooms and large bathroom with laundry and large closet. Tranquil cute backyard with beautiful greenery. New windows all throughout.Sold As is , all measurements and information approximate.Highest & Best Due Tuesday 11/19 by 7 pm.Offers will be reviewed Wednesday 11/20

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jennifer Golden

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton License #RS357181 Listed on: 11/12/2024

Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

Last Buyer's Agent

NON MEMBER

NON MEMBER

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,924

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 44x123x23x123
  • Garden

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Stone Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,869 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven
  • Gas Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in unit
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service

Community Details

  • 2 Units
  • 2 Separate Electric Meters

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Chandelier in dining of upper unit, stained glass hanging light from lower unit, fridge in garage
  • Tenant pays for electricity
  • The owner pays for gas, water, sewer, taxes, hot water
  • Assessor Parcel Number 73H9SW2007014000

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,924

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Directions: From Riverside Dr, turn onto Old River Rd, property is 5 blocks down on your right hand side on the corner. Garage is in back if you drive around the block ( it's a one way)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Building Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Multi Family
  • ResoLaundryFeatures: In Unit
  • ResoPoolFeatures: None
  • Inclusions: 2 washers, 2 dryers, 2 gas stove/ovens,2 fridges
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2869
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Reso Other Structures: Garage(s)
  • ResoWindowFeatures: Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 2357.61
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Oven, Gas Range
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Flooring: Carpet, Wood, Linoleum
  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Chandelier in dining of upper unit, stained glass hanging light from lower unit, fridge in garage
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage, Driveway
  • Total Parking Spaces: 4

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wilkes-Barre Area

Lot Info

  • Zoning: RA
  • Lot Dimensions: 44x123x23x123
  • Parcel #: 73H9SW2007014000

Rental Info

  • Tenant Pays: Electricity
  • Owner Pays: Gas, Water, Sewer, Taxes, Hot Water

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3924.3
  • Tax Book Number: 3006/94534

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2
  • Number Of Units Furnished: None
  • Number Of Separate Electric Meters: 2

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 12, 2024
Closed on
Jan 13, 2025
Sold by
Podmonski Gary M
Bought by
Scales Christopher
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Golden
Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton
Buyer's Agent
NON MEMBER
NON MEMBER
List Price
$217,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$28,000
12.9%
Total Days on Market
8
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$246,129

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,129
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.19%
Original Mortgage
$217,750
Outstanding Balance
$217,003
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$29,126

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 4, 2006
Sold by
Warke David S
Bought by
Podmonski Gary M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$106,000
Interest Rate
6.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $245,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $245,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $119,000 Ew Billbow Abstract Company
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $217,750 New Conventional
Closed $217,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,500 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $106,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/13/2025 01/13/25 Sold $245,000 +12.9% $85 / Sq Ft
11/20/2024 11/20/24 Pending -- -- --
11/12/2024 11/12/24 For Sale $217,000 -- $76 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $21,246 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2024 $21,246 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2023 $21,246 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2022 $21,223 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2021 $21,223 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2020 $21,223 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2019 $21,147 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2018 $21,071 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2017 $20,996 $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2016 -- $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2015 -- $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
2014 -- $127,900 $18,500 $109,400
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Jennifer Golden

    Iron Valley Real Estate Greater Scranton

    (570) 881-0579

    5 in this area

    57 Total Sales

    Jennifer Golden
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  • N

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    NON MEMBER

    NON MEMBER

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Map

Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSBSC5860

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 73-H9SW2-007-014-000

Pennsylvania Luzerne County Wilkes-Barre

151 Old River Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA

This home is located at 151 Old River Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 and is currently priced at $245,000, approximately $85 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 151 Old River Rd is a home located in Luzerne County with nearby schools including Dr David W Kistler Elementary School, St Nicholas-St Mary's School, and Cheder Menachem.

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