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34 Buttonwood Ave, Wilkes Barre, PA, 18702

1beds
2baths
800sqft
$125,000
$156price/sqft
$1,025/moest. monthly cost
$41,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Unlock the possibilities with this unique property featuring a functional garage with a 1 bedroom apartment just awaiting your finishing touches. Conveniently located and situated on a nice-sized lot. Whether you're looking for a place to live while enjoying ample workspace below, this versatile property offers endless potential. This one-of-a-kind property is ready for its next chapter.

Getting Around

64
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
60
BikeBikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Fair

Materials

  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding,Block

Type & Style

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

Interior

Basement

  • Basement: None

Bedroom1

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 168
  • Dimensions: 11.2 x 15

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

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

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 800

Full Bathroom

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 47.12
  • Dimensions: 6.2 x 7.6

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Electric,Baseboard
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

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

Kitchen

  • Level: Second
  • Area: 396.11
  • Dimensions: 14.3 x 27.7

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 73I9NW1003014
  • Zoning: Residential
  • Zoning description: Residential
  • Exclusions: Materials and personal items

Features

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

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,662 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 50X113

Parking

  • Total spaces: 1
  • Parking features: Private
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1

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

  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Cold Wave
Inland Flooding
Winter Weather

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 $632$7,584
Home Insurance *$87$1,044
Property Taxes $82$984
Electricity $224$2,692
Total$1,025$12,300
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$35,142/yr
40% on housing$30,750/yr
45% on housing$27,333/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

$156This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 18702$99
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)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-07-14Listed for sale$125,000
2023-07-18Sold$30,000
2023-06-30Price change$40,000
2023-06-14Price change$47,500
2023-06-09Price change$50,000
2023-06-03Price change$54,000
2023-05-31Price change$57,000
2023-05-20Listed for sale$63,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentCasey Johnston
BrokerageRPA Real Estate

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