NOT LISTED FOR SALE

28 W South St Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701

Estimated Value: $445,000 - $744,000

8 Beds
3.5 Baths
6,445 Sq Ft
$92/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 07, 2023

Last sale price $550,000 $85 Per Sq Ft

Est. 8% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,923/month

59 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Workshop
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 3-minute walk to Laflin Creekside Playground

About This Home

As of September 2023

On the National Historic Registry, the Welles Mansion (Circa 1895) is a stunning and immaculate all original 5200+ square foot Georgian Revival mansion located in Wilkes Barre's Historic District. Clad in orange brick, this large 0.26 -acre parcel spanning the corner of West South Street and Barnum Place, includes a detached 3-car brick Carriage House with workshop and fully renovated 2nd

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nancy Johnson

Century 21 Signature Properties License #RS344647 Listed on: 05/26/2023

Century 21 Signature Properties

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Johnson

Century 21 Signature Properties License #RS344647 Listed on: 05/26/2023

Century 21 Signature Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,612

Year Built

  • Built in 1925

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 64 x 177
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned Commercial

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Stone Exterior Construction
  • Plaster

Interior Spaces

  • 6,445 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • 7 Fireplaces
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Workshop
  • Basement Hatchway
  • Walkup Attic
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Concrete

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 8 Bedrooms
  • Cedar Closet

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Private Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Community Deck or Porch
  • Office

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,612

Year Built

Built in 1925

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • 3RdPartyREOOwner: Not Applicable
  • Estimated Acre Range: Up to 1 Acre
  • FILLACRES: 0.26
  • AprxTotalSF: 6445.00
  • Architecture: Victorian, Other - See Remarks
  • Foreclosedbank Ownedreo: No
  • County Assessment: 339600.00
  • Directions: From River Street, turn left onto W South St. Second block, property on R. Turn R onto Barnum, park at carriage house and walk to front entrance,.
  • Est County Tax: 2095.20
  • Estimated School Tax: 6259.91
  • EstTotalTax: 11612.48
  • Hot Water Heater: Electric
  • ExtBsmtAccess: Bilco Door
  • DevelopSubdivision: None
  • Listing Member Name: Nancy Johnson
  • Listing Office Short Id: 1805
  • Tax Municipality: Wilkes Barre City
  • Open House Office I D: 20050705205150569270000000
  • Prop. Type: A
  • Selling Member Short Id: 3294
  • Selling Office Short Id: 1805
  • Year Built: 1925
  • InteriorFinish: Plaster
  • Building Style: 3 Story
  • KitchenDiningArea: Formal Dining Room, Eat-In Kitchen, Semi-Modern Kitchen
  • Estimated Lot Dimensions: 64 x 177
  • Tot S F Fin A G: 6445.00
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Amenities: Attic Walk-Up, First Floor Laundry, Workshop, Porch, Pantry, Office, Hardwood Floors, Garage Door Opener, Cedar Closet, Cable TV, Balcony
  • Has Basement: Concrete Floor
  • Limited Service: No
  • Fireplace: Other - See Remarks
  • Fireplace Number: 7
  • Total Bathrooms: 4.00

Exterior Features

  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Exterior: Brick, Stone
  • Purchase Includes Land: Built-in units, washer, dryer, refrigerator
  • Roof: Comp Shingle
  • Waterfront: N

Garage/Parking

  • Spaces: 3
  • Garage Type: Other - See Remarks
  • Driveway: Private

Utilities

  • Hvac Type: Central AC
  • Heat Fuel Type: Gas, Oil
  • Heat Type: Forced Air
  • Sewer: Public
  • Hot Water: Public

Schools

  • School District: Wilkes-Barre
  • School District: Wilkes-Barre

Lot Info

  • Zoning: Commercial
  • Lot Description: Corner, Level Lot, Fenced Yard

Multi Family

  • Total Full Baths: 3
  • Total Half Baths: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 8

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2023
Closed on
Aug 24, 2023
Sold by
Southstreet Investment Group Llc
Bought by
Benjaminson Menachem M and Benjaminson Tzvi D
Seller's Agent
Nancy Johnson
Century 21 Signature Properties
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Johnson
Century 21 Signature Properties
List Price
$585,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-5.98%
Total Days on Market
59
Current Estimated Value
$593,101

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,101
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.41%
Original Mortgage
$412,500
Outstanding Balance
$405,479
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$187,622

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 31, 2017
Sold by
Killian Stephen B and Last Will And Testament Virgin
Bought by
Southstreet Investment Group Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
4.1%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 1973
Bought by
Welles Virginia C
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Benjaminson Menachem M $550,000 None Listed On Document
Southstreet Investment Group Llc $350,000 None Available
Welles Virginia C -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Benjaminson Menachem M $412,500
Previous Owner Southstreet Investment Group Llc $280,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/07/2023 09/07/23 Sold $550,000 -6.0% $85 / Sq Ft
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2023 05/26/23 For Sale $585,000 -- $91 / Sq Ft
Source: Luzerne County 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 $56,413 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2024 $56,413 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2023 $56,413 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2022 $56,351 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2021 $56,351 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2020 $56,351 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2019 $56,150 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2018 $55,949 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2017 $55,748 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2016 -- $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2015 $2,227 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
2014 $2,227 $339,600 $59,000 $280,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Nancy Johnson

    Century 21 Signature Properties

    10 in this area

    60 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Luzerne County Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 23-2265

APN: 73-H9SE3-018-014-000

Pennsylvania Luzerne County Wilkes-Barre

28 W South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA

This home is located at 28 W South St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18701 since 26 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $593,101, approximately $92 per square foot. This property was built in 1925. 28 W South St 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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