$110,000
SOLD AUG 4, 2025

17 E Charles St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,534 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$72 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • No HOA
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Living Room
  • Heating System Uses Steam

About This Home

As of August 2025

Charming 2-Bedroom Fixer Upper in Plains Township - Double Lot!

Opportunity knocks! This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home is full of potential and perfectly situated on a quiet street in desirable Plains Township. Sitting on a spacious double lot, there's room to expand, garden, or simply enjoy the extra outdoor space.

Whether you're an investor or a homeowner looking to renovate and make it your own, this property is a great find. Located within walking distance to Solomon Elementary School, it's perfect for families or anyone who values convenience.

Don't wait—homes in this location don't last long! With a little vision and TLC, this diamond in the rough could shine bright.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicolette Bator

exp Realty, LLC - Philadelphia License #RS338526 Listed on: 06/26/2025

exp Realty, LLC - Philadelphia

Last Buyer's Agent

(Luzerne) LCAR Member

NON MEMBER

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,191

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Concrete Foundation
  • Asphalt Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,534 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Primary bathroom on main floor

Parking

  • Unpaved Parking
  • 2 Open Parking Spaces

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 50-G10SE1-013-12A-000
  • Tax Block 13

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,191

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Directions: From S. Maffett St turn onto E. Charles, home is on the left. Sign in the yard
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
  • Reso Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Co List Office Phone: 888-397-7352
  • Outside Inclusions: Some large furniture pieces may stay in the home. All contents of the home will not be removed.
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: None
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1534.0
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Estimated
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Reso Structure Type: House
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Room Type: Other
  • Location Tax and Legal Parcel Number2: 50-G10SE1-013-12A-000
  • Location Tax and Legal County Tax Amount2: 161.35
  • Location Tax and Legal School Tax Amount2: 1509.68
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Annual Amount2: 2191.43
  • Location Tax and Legal Zoning Description2: Residential
  • General Property Information Above Grade Finished Area: 1534.0
  • General Property Information Living Area2: 1534.0
  • General Property Information Below Grade Unfinished Area: 300.0
  • General Property Information Stories2: 2
  • General Property Information Fireplace YN: No
  • General Property Information:Pool Private YN: No
  • General Property Information Carport YN: No
  • General Property Information Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Location Tax and Legal Tax Year2: 2025
  • Flooring:Carpet: Yes
  • Roof Asphalt3: Yes
  • Room Types Dining Room2: Yes
  • Structure Type:House: Yes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Tax Block: 13
  • Room Types Living Room2: Yes
  • Room Types Living Room Level: First
  • Room Types Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Room Types Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Types Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Room Types Primary Bathroom Level: First
  • Water Source:Public: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Flooring:Linoleum: Yes
  • Cooling None4: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Carpet, Linoleum
  • Basement: Concrete
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Total Bedrooms: 8
  • Basement:Concrete: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Pool Private: No
  • Accessibility Features:Accessible Central Living Area: 1534.0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • General Property Information:Garage YN: No
  • General Property Information:Open Parking YN2: Yes
  • General Property Information:Open Parking Spaces2: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Other Parking: Current owners used a portion of the yard for parking
  • Parking Features:Unpaved: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • HeatingYN: Yes
  • Heating:Natural Gas: Yes
  • Heating:Steam: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Association/Amenities

  • General Property Information:Association YN: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wilkes-Barre Area

Lot Info

  • Current Use: Residential
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Parcel Number: 50-G10SE1-013-12A-000
  • Zoning Description: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2191.43
  • Tax Block: 13
  • Tax Book Number: 3005
  • Tax Map Number: 50-G10SE1-013-12A

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 26, 2005
Sold by
Franchella Karen Ann and The Estate Of The Late Mary Wn
Bought by
Phillips Josephine T
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- None Available
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Sold $110,000 -11.3% $72 / Sq Ft
07/14/2025 07/14/25 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2025 06/26/25 For Sale $124,000 -- $81 / Sq Ft
Source: Pocono Mountains Association 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 $1,787 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2024 $1,787 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2023 $1,787 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2022 $1,775 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2021 $1,775 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2020 $1,775 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2019 $1,722 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2018 $1,683 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2017 $1,643 $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2016 -- $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2015 -- $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
2014 -- $66,800 $18,000 $48,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: PM-133470

Pocono Mountains Association of REALTORS®

APN: 50-G10SE1-013-012-000