74 W Carey St, Plains, PA, 18705
About This Home
Welcome to 74. W Carey Street, Wilkes-Barre! This charming and well maintained 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom home is a rare find, offering the perfect opportunity for first-time homebuyers, those looking to downsize, or investors seeking a quality rental property.Designed with accessibility in mind, the majority of the home is laid out to be handicap accessible, providing comfort and convenience for a variety of lifestyles. The home also features first-floor laundry, making everyday living even more practical. Major updates include a roof that is less than 10 years old and a furnace that is only 2 years old. The property is also central air ready, allowing the next owner the option to easily add central air conditioning if desired. Outside, you'll appreciate the ample off-street parking and small, low-maintenance yard that's easy to care for, while still providing outdoor space to enjoy. Conveniently located near local hospitals, colleges, shopping, restaurants, and other everyday amenities, this home offers the perfect combination of comfort, accessibility, and convenience. Whether you're looking for your first home, simplifying your lifestyle, or adding to your investment portfolio, 74 W. Carey Streer is a wonderful opportunity! Schedule your private showing today!
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Updated/Remodeled
- Year built: 1930
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Aluminum Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Residential,Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dryer,Washer,Gas Oven,Gas Cooktop
- Laundry features: Main Level
Bathroom1
- Area: 4875
- Dimensions: 65 x 75
Bedroom1
- Area: 103854
- Dimensions: 911 x 114
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Luxury Vinyl,Vinyl
- Attic: See Remarks
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 700
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 708
- Total interior livable area: 700 sqft
Kitchen
- Area: 122985
- Dimensions: 911 x 135
Laundry
- Area: 3770
- Dimensions: 58 x 65
Living Room
- Area: 20655
- Dimensions: 135 x 153
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Bedroom,Accessible Kitchen,Accessible Hallway(s),Accessible Entrance,Accessible Doors,Accessible Common Area,Accessible Central Living Area
Details
- Parcel number: 50G10NE4017010000
- Zoning: R1
- Zoning description: Residential
- Exclusions: Refrigerator,Tenant Belongings
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Storage
Lot
- Lot size: 3,920 sqft
- Features: Not In Development
- Lot size dimensions: 30 x 121
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Driveway,Shared Driveway,See Remarks,Paved,Off Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Uncovered spaces: 3
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 | $808 | $9,696 |
| Home Insurance * | $78 | $936 |
| Property Taxes | $179 | $2,148 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,289 | $15,468 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
Hail
WindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-06 | Pending sale | $159,900 |
| 2026-07-26 | Price change | $159,900 |
| 2026-07-14 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
| 2012-04-27 | Sold | $34,900 |
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