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215 Old River Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702

3beds
1baths
1,312sqft
$165,000
$126price/sqft
$1,245/moest. monthly cost
$49,800/yrincome needed

About This Home

Opportunity awaits! This charming 3 bedroom, 1 bath home is full of potential and ready for your personal touch. Featuring classic character and a functional layout, this property offers a great opportunity for homeowners looking to build equity or investors seeking their next project. Additional features include off street parking and a spacious yard this home is packed with possibilities.

Getting Around

66
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
57
BikeBikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Average

Materials

  • Construction materials: Wood Siding

Type & Style

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

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 189.75
  • Dimensions: 11.5 x 16.5

Bedroom2

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 144.44
  • Dimensions: 9.19 x 15.7

Bedroom3

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 143.75
  • Dimensions: 11.5 x 12.5

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 1
  • Full bathrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 142.5
  • Dimensions: 11.4 x 12.5

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,312

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 50.7
  • Dimensions: 6.5 x 7.8

Heating & Cooling

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

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,312
  • Total interior livable area: 1,312 sqft

Kitchen

  • Level: First
  • Area: 119.7
  • Dimensions: 10.5 x 11.4

Living Room

  • Level: First
  • Area: 267.95
  • Dimensions: 11.5 x 23.3

Other

  • Level: First
  • Area: 69.56
  • Dimensions: 7.4 x 9.4

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 73H9SW3035012
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Exclusions: washer and dryer

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

  • Lot size: 4,800 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 40x120

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

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

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
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 $834$10,008
Home Insurance *$115$1,380
Property Taxes $72$864
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,245$14,940
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$42,685/yr
40% on housing$37,350/yr
45% on housing$33,200/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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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

$126This 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
2026-08-05Pending sale$165,000
2026-07-23Listed for sale$165,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCasey Johnston
BrokerageRPA Real Estate

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