281 S. Franklin Street was listed in 1989 on the National Register of Historic Places as a ''significant structure'' in Wilkes-Barre's River Street Historic District. Architecturally, the building illustrates the Queen Anne style which was first introduced to Wilkes-Barre in 1883 The three-story, brick building (completely re-pointed about ten years ago) includes a slate roof and a stone and mortar foundation. There are ten (10) apartments in the building including 5 studio and 5 one-bedrooms.
Sold for $560,000 on 07/18/25
$560,000
281 S Franklin St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
6beds
4,814sqft
Multi Family, Apartment
Built in 1890
-- sqft lot
$563,100 Zestimate®
$116/sqft
$-- Estimated rent
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 24, 2025 at 08:24am
Listed by:
Timothy Bethel,
NASSER REAL ESTATE, INC.
Bought with:
Zachary Meckes, RS370011
Keller Williams Real Estate-Clarks Summit
Source: GSBR,MLS#: SC6315
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 10
- Full bathrooms: 10
Features
- Basement: Block,Full
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,950
- Total interior livable area: 4,814 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,814
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Open
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 6,534 sqft
- Dimensions: 41 x 165
Details
- Parcel number: 73H9SE3 002016000
- Zoning: S-1 special pur
- Zoning description: Multi-Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Multi Family, Apartment
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1890
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Wilkes Barre
Services availability
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