Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/30/2026
Listed
$159,900
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MLS
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Property Description
This spacious 5-bedroom, 2-bath home is a great opportunity for a first-time homebuyer looking for space, affordability, and long-term potential. With 2064 sq ft of living space, a covered front porch, off-street private driveway, and level front and back yards, the home offers comfort and flexibility to grow into. Inside, the eat-in kitchen and multiple living areas provide room for everyday living, while the full unfinished basement offers ample storage. Conveniently located on a public, city-maintained street with public water and sewer, close to transit, shopping, and downtown amenities-this is a solid, practical home where you can build equity over time.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 825 S Franklin St
General
- Price: $159,900
- Taxes: $804
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Lehigh_Valley
- MLS ID: 771212
- Updated: 2/18/2026
- Added to Site: 22 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Other, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Resilient, Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Porch
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Driveway, Off Street
Location
- Area: 564 - Wilkes-Barre City
- County: Luzerne
- Subdivision: Not in Development
- Driving Directions: From Dr. David W. Kistler Elementary School, head south on N Franklin St toward downtown Wilkes-Barre. Continue straight for approximately 0.5 miles. The home at 825 S Franklin Street will be on your right-hand side.
School Information
- Elem School District: Wilkes-Barre
- Midd School District: Wilkes-Barre
- High School District: Wilkes-Barre
- Elementary School: Dr David W Kistler Elementary School
- Middle School: G A R Memorial Middle School
- High School: Wilkes-Barre Area High School
Community
- Home Owners Assn.: Lehigh Valley MLS
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Hot Water
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
- Basement Desc.: Full
- Roof: Other
- Stories/Levels: 2
- Square Feet: 2,064
- Living Area: 2,064 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1970
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 3,485
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: Residential
Financial Considerations
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Tax Amount: $804.42
Disclosures and Reports
- Property ID: 73-I9NW2-029-007
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Schools
Schools serving 825 S Franklin St
School District:Wilkes-Barre Area School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Dr David W Kistler El School 301 Old River Rd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 | K-6 | 0.5 mi |
Elmer L Meyers Junior-Senior High School 341 Carey Ave, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 | 7-12 | 0.4 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 825 S Franklin St
Tax History
Tax History for 825 S Franklin St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$12,426
570%
$74,800
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2023
$1,854
-85%
$74,800
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2022
$12,412
—
$74,800
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2021
$12,412
—
$74,800
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2020
$12,412
—
$74,800
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2019
$12,368
—
$74,800
—
2018
$12,323
—
$74,800
—
2017
$12,279
659%
$74,800
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2016
$1,617
—
$74,800
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2015
$1,617
2%
$74,800
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2014
$1,591
—
$74,800
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 825 S Franklin St
825 S Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702 (MLS# 771212) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 825 S Franklin Street is currently listed for $159,900 and was received on January 30, 2026. Want to learn more about 825 S Franklin Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilkes Barre? You can browse all Wilkes Barre real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.