




269 N Main St, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18705
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
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
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Lightning
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
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
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,213 | $14,556 |
| Home Insurance * | $118 | $1,416 |
| Property Taxes | $269 | $3,228 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,824 | $21,888 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
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.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
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vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-23 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
