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269 N Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18705

4beds
2baths
1,800sqft
$239,900
$133price/sqft
$1,824/moest. monthly cost
$72,960/yrincome needed

About This Home

Turnkey investment opportunity in a high-demand student rental market! This spacious 4-bedroom single-family home is ideally suited for student housing, offering strong income potential and consistent rental demand year after year. The property features generously sized bedrooms, a large shared living area and a functional layout that maximizes rental occupancy. Proximity to local colleges, dining, and amenities, this location is highly attractive to student tenants. Investor confidence built in: Leases are already secured for the 2026-2027 academic year, providing immediate, reliable income from day one. Rare opportunity alert: Just a few doors down are 2 additional single family properties available for purchase, presenting a unique chance to acquire a side-by-side investment package. Expand your portfolio, increase cash flow, and create operational efficiencies by owning multiple student rentals in one location--an opportunity that doesn't come around often. This is an exceptional opportunity to create a concentrated student housing portfolio, streamline management, and maximize returns through scale. Whether you're a seasoned investor or looking to break into the student housing market, this is your chance to secure one, two, or all three of these income-producing assets. Opportunities like this are rare--don't miss your chance to build serious momentum in a proven rental market!

Getting Around

44
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
13
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Good
  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Laundry features: Main Level

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete,Partially Finished

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 156
  • Dimensions: 13 x 12

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 150
  • Dimensions: 15 x 10

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 110
  • Dimensions: 10 x 11

Bedroom4

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 144
  • Dimensions: 9 x 16

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 1
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 225
  • Dimensions: 15 x 15

Features

  • Fireplace features: Artificial
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,800

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 72
  • Dimensions: 6 x 12

Half Bathroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 15
  • Dimensions: 3 x 5

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Radiant
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,800
  • Total interior livable area: 1,800 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 132
  • Dimensions: 11 x 12

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 121
  • Dimensions: 11 x 11

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 73H10NW4023022000
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Exclusions: Tenants personal belongings

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Patio & porch: Porch,Screened Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 2,100 sqft
  • Features: Cleared,Level
  • Lot size dimensions: 20 x 105

Parking

  • Parking features: Private

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Lightning

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,213$14,556
Home Insurance *$118$1,416
Property Taxes $269$3,228
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,824$21,888
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$62,537/yr
40% on housing$54,720/yr
45% on housing$48,640/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.6%
9.6%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -2.1%
-2.1%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$133This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18705$91
Luzerne County$113

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 18705$108
Luzerne County$135

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-23Listed for sale$250,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentAnnamarie Conover
BrokerageAvanti Real Estate Group

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