$179,900
$20K PRICE DROP

228 S Hancock St Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

Estimated payment $1,120/month

Total Views 75,667
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft
$150 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Corner Lot
  • Bungalow
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Living Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring

About This Home

Completely remodeled single family home. All new windows, new furnace, new water heater, all new flooring, brand new kitchen, new half bath and first floor bedroom. Everything freshly painted. Roof 2015. Move right into this home and enjoy life.

Listing Agent

Ann Sheroda

REALTY NETWORK GROUP License #AB067350 Listed on: 04/14/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,492

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 55x49
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned r1

Home Design

  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Composition Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,200 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile Flooring
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Block Basement Construction
  • Storage In Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Electric Oven

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Parking

  • No Garage
  • On-Street Parking

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 73-I9NE2-024-021-000

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,492

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Directions: WB Blvd To E Northampton to right on S Hancock. House on left sign
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Reso Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • ResoLotFeatures: Corner Lot
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • ResoSecurityFeatures: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1200
  • Architectural Style: Bungalow
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Reso Interior Features: See Remarks
  • New Construction: No
  • Financial Info Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • AtticFeatures: Storage
  • AuctionYN: No
  • SchoolTaxAmount: 639.83
  • EnhancedAcccessible: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Electric Oven, Free-Standing Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Has Basement: Block, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Luxury Vinyl
  • Basement YN: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Composition
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: None
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • RoadFrontageLength: 55.00

Garage/Parking

  • Parking Features: No Garage, On Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Wilkes-Barre Area

Lot Info

  • Zoning: r1
  • Lot Dimensions: 55x49
  • Parcel #: 73-I9NE2-024-021-000

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: 1492.2
  • Tax Book Number: 3008-13960

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $10,000 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2024 $10,000 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2023 $10,000 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2022 $9,989 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2021 $9,989 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2020 $9,989 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2019 $9,954 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2018 $9,918 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2017 $9,882 $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2016 -- $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2015 -- $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
2014 -- $60,200 $19,300 $40,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Price Changed $179,900 -2.7% $150 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Price Changed $184,900 -2.6% $154 / Sq Ft
06/08/2025 06/08/25 Price Changed $189,900 -2.6% $158 / Sq Ft
06/03/2025 06/03/25 Price Changed $194,900 -2.5% $162 / Sq Ft
04/14/2025 04/14/25 For Sale $199,900 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Public Action Common In Florida Clerks Tax Deed Or Tax Deeds Or Property Sold For Taxes $4,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Special Warranty Deed $33,000 None Available
Deed $20,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $60,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

MLS Number: GSBSC251655

Greater Scranton Board of REALTORS®

APN: 73-I9NE2-024-021-000