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505 Thornhurst Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702

1beds
2baths
756sqft
$159,000
$210price/sqft
$1,316/moest. monthly cost
$52,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

Looking for a property with incredible potential? This unique offering sits on a spacious lot in Bear Creek Twp. and is minutes from PA State Game Lands-perfect for outdoor enthusiasts, hunters, and nature lovers. The property features a cozy one-bedroom home, plus a large two-bay garage with an apartment above, providing endless possibilities for a workshop, guest quarters or rental income.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
22
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Average

Materials

  • Roof: Composition,Rubber
  • Construction materials: Aluminum Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Bedroom1

  • Level: First
  • Area: 187
  • Dimensions: 11 x 17

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Fireplace features: Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 756

Full Bathroom

  • Level: First
  • Area: 49
  • Dimensions: 7 x 7

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 60
  • Dimensions: 6 x 10

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Coal,Baseboard,Space Heater
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 756
  • Total interior livable area: 756 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 112
  • Dimensions: 7 x 16

Laundry

  • Level: First
  • Area: 72
  • Dimensions: 9 x 8

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 286
  • Dimensions: 13 x 22

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: I14S300202004 I14S300202F074
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Exclusions: John Deere Lawnmower

Features

  • Levels: One

Lot

  • Lot size dimensions: 70 x 380 70 x 404

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Private
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2

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

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Lightning
    LightningModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

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 $803$9,636
Home Insurance *$111$1,332
Property Taxes $178$2,136
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,316$15,792
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$45,120/yr
40% on housing$39,480/yr
45% on housing$35,093/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

$210This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18702$98
Luzerne County$113

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 18702$111
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-08-03Listed for sale$159,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentEdward Heck
BrokerageClassic Properties Kingston

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