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Real Estate Market Stats

Zillow Home Value Index: $47,200

Zillow Home Value Index

Owners vs. Renters

Home Size in Square Feet

Year Built

Local National
Zillow Home Value Index $47,200 $146,200
Median Single Family Home Value $47,200 $146,400
Median 2-Bedroom Home Value $45,600 $109,800
Median 3-Bedroom Home Value $59,300 $140,900
Median 4-Bedroom Home Value $72,500 $231,000
Percent Homes Decreasing 72.6% 55.8%
Percent Listing Price Reduction 27.2% 28.9%
Median List Price Per Sq Ft $40 $92
Median List Price $59,900 $185,000
Median Sale Price $40,700 $176,500
Homes Recently Sold 35 267,974
Property Tax $1,275 $2,105
Turnover (Sold Within Last Yr.) 2.9% 3.3%
Median Value Per Sq Ft $41 $106
1-Yr. Change -10.9% -3.1%
Homes For Sale By Owner 2 50,338
New Construction 0 44,680
Foreclosures 27 523,839
See Wilkes-Barre home values at Zillow.com
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Real Estate Market Activity

Recently sold Wilkes-Barre homes

Sold 04/11/2012 for $14,000
3 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,480 sq ft

Sold 04/05/2012 for $170,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/04/2012 for $35,000
3 beds, 2.0 baths, 1,750 sq ft

Sold 04/04/2012 for $77,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/03/2012 for $136,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/03/2012 for $300,000
5 beds, 3.0 baths, 4,836 sq ft

Sold 04/02/2012 for $1,400
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 04/02/2012 for $167,000
3 beds, 3.0 baths, 2,200 sq ft

Sold 04/02/2012 for $73,000
0 beds, 0.0 baths, 0 sq ft

Sold 03/30/2012 for $14,000
3 beds, 1.0 baths, 1,280 sq ft



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View Wilkes-Barre, PA mortgage rates on Zillow

Walk Score


Thai Thai


based on 28 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Thai
41 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre

Crimson Lion Hookah Lounge


based on 7 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Hookah Bars
37 E South St, Wilkes-Barre

Mizu Sushi Hibachi


based on 24 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
244 Highland Park Blvd, Wilkes-Barre

The Saloon Since 1914


based on 5 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Bars
643 N Main St, Wilkes-Barre

Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse


based on 9 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Steakhouses
1280 Hwy 315, Wilkes-Barre

Rustic Kitchen


based on 5 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Italian, Bars
Mohegan Sun, 1280 Hwy 315 Blvd, Wilkes-Barre

Beer Boys


based on 3 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sports Bars
176 N Washington St, Wilkes-Barre

Nello’s Pizza


based on 3 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza
2338 Wilkes Barre Twp, Wilkes-Barre

The Cafe: An American Bistro


based on 10 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (New)
1120 Pennsylvania 315, Wilkes-Barre

Maers BBQ


based on 6 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Barbeque
50 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre

Pronto Via Pizzeria


based on 3 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza
16 R S Main St, Wilkes-Barre

Bar Louie at Mohegan Sun


based on 9 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (New)
1280 Highway 315, Suite 1801, Wilkes-Barre

Breaker Brewing Company


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Breweries
50 Powell St, Wilkes-Barre

Shogun Japanese Restaurant


based on 11 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Japanese
1073 Hwy 315, Wilkes-Barre

Pearl


based on 10 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Sushi Bars
Mohegan Sun Casino at Pocono Downs, 1280 Highway 315, Wilkes-Barre

Lucky’s Sportshouse


based on 8 reviews – read reviews
Categories: American (Traditional), Seafood
110 Schechter Dr, Wilkes-Barre

Nardone Brothers Baking Pizza Co


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pizza
420 New Commerce Blvd, Wilkes-Barre

Mark’s Pub


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pubs
1287 N Washington St, Wilkes-Barre

Donahue’s Hourglass


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Lounges
215 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre

Mulligan’s


based on 1 reviews – read reviews
Categories: Pubs
41 South Main St, Wilkes-Barre

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Colleges

Colleges near Wilkes Barre, PA

Public

Private

Public 4 year colleges

Wilkes University

84 West South Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA
(570) 408-5000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research & Professional
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 0.29

King’s College

133 N River St, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 208-5900
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 3.08

Misericordia University

301 Lake St, Dallas, PA
(570) 674-6400
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 7.97

Yeshivath Beth Moshe

930 Hickory St, Scranton, PA
(570) 346-1747
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Master’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 15.83

University of Scranton

800 Linden Street, Scranton, PA
(570) 941-7400
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 16.28

Marywood University

2300 Adams Ave, Scranton, PA
(570) 348-6211
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 18.34

Baptist Bible College and Seminary

538 Venard Rd, Clarks Summit, PA
(570) 586-2400
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Research
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 20.41

Keystone College

One College Green, La Plume, PA
(570) 945-8000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Bachelor’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 22.56

Jolie Hair and Beauty Academy of Wilkes – Barre

125 N Wilkes Barre Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 825-8363
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 0.40

Career Development & Employment

100 N Wilkes Barre Blvd Ste 100, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 823-3891
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 0.44

Empire Beauty School – Wyoming Valley

3370 Birney Avenue, Moosic, PA
(800) 223-3271
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 13.16

Academy of Hair Design

1057A North Church Street, Hazleton, PA
(570) 459-5501
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.20

Empire Beauty School – Pottsville

324 N Centre St, Pottsville, PA
(800) 223-3271
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 41.72

Allied Medical and Technical Institute

166 Slocum Street, Forty Fort, PA
(570) 288-8400
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 2.70

Lackawanna College

501 Vine St, Scranton, PA
(570) 961-7810
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 1,000 – 4,999
Distance: 16.47

Allied Medical and Technical Institute

517 Ash Street, Scranton, PA
(570) 558-1818
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 17.00

Johnson College

3427 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA
(570) 342-6404
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.06

Schuylkill Health School of Nursing

Washington and Jackson St, Pottsville, PA
(570) 621-5035
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 41.79

Wilkes – Barre Area Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing

350 Jumper Rd, Wilkes Barre, PA
(570) 822-6539
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 3.71

Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

3201 Rockwell Ave, Scranton, PA
(570) 346-8728
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 18.89

Hazleton Area Career Center

1451 W 23rd Street, Hazleton, PA
(570) 459-3221 x82407
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 19.54

Schuylkill Technology Center

101 Technology Dr, Frackville, PA
(570) 874-1034 x4880
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 36.91

Northern Tier Career Center

Tomahawk Rd, Towanda, PA
(570) 265-8113
College Type: Less Than 2-Year
Highest Degree: Non-degree Granting
Students Enrolled: Under 1,000
Distance: 49.29

Luzerne County Community College

1333 South Prospect Street, Nanticoke, PA
(570) 740-0200
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 6.81

Lehigh Carbon Community College

4525 Education Park Dr, Schnecksville, PA
(610) 799-2121
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 42.54

Northampton County Area Community College

3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA
(610) 861-5300
College Type: 2-Year
Highest Degree: Associate’s
Students Enrolled: 10,000 – 19,999
Distance: 48.85

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

400 E Second St, Bloomsburg, PA
(570) 389-4000
College Type: 4-Year
Highest Degree: Doctoral – Professional
Students Enrolled: 5,000 – 9,999
Distance: 33.77

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