Wilkes Barre, PA
City market trends and history
Public Record
Median Sale Price
$191.5K
12-Month Sales
45
+20.8%
1-Year Appreciation
+20.8%
Properties Tracked
6,109
Median Sale Price History
Top Neighborhoods
| Name | Median |
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Top Neighborhoods by Activity
No neighborhood data available
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Top ZIP Codes
Recent Sales
| Date | Address | Price |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Park Ave | $182.2K |
| May 7, 2026 | Virginia Dr | $170K |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Jones St | $205K |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Marlborough Ave | $220K |
| Mar 13, 2026 | N Main St | $400K |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Madison St | $160K |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Moyallen St | $107K |
| Feb 17, 2026 | S Franklin St | $400K |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Oliver St | $195K |
| Feb 10, 2026 | N Meade St | $87.5K |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Hazle St | $120K |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Courtright Ave | $250K |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Matson Ave | $199.9K |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Scott St | $300K |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Hutson St | $125K |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Leuder St | $135K |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Sambourne St | $266K |
| Nov 20, 2025 | N Main St | $61.5K |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Hayes Ln | $115K |
| Aug 19, 2025 | Parrish St | $60K |
4-Quarter Forecast
Linear projection from past trendQuarterly trend
+5.9%
Implied 1-yr
+23.4%
2026 Q3
$208.2K
2026 Q4
$217K
Median Price — History + Forecast
Property type mix
Share by property type
Year-built distribution
Properties by build era
Tax burden snapshot
Avg effective rate
14.8558%
Avg annual tax
$12.3K
Avg assessment
$88.8K
Map
Recent top sales — most expensive
| Address | Sale date | Sale price |
|---|---|---|
| Hazle St | Jul 7, 2023 | $1,100,000 |
| Prospect St | Jun 2, 2022 | $670,000 |
| Old Mill Rd | Jun 24, 2024 | $625,000 |
| N Main St | Apr 20, 2022 | $600,000 |
| S Franklin St | May 10, 2024 | $575,000 |
| Academy St | Mar 17, 2022 | $502,200 |
| Widener Dr | Apr 25, 2024 | $490,000 |
| Darling St | Apr 25, 2022 | $430,000 |
| Reliance Dr | Dec 6, 2024 | $410,000 |
| Westminster Rd | Nov 18, 2023 | $410,000 |
How Wilkes Barre compares
| Metric | Wilkes Barre | Pennsylvania avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median price | $191.5K | $362.7K | $535.4K |
| 1-year change | +20.8% | +4.1% | -5.4% |
| Sales (12mo) | 45 | 9,887 | — |
| Median sqft | — | — | — |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
How Wilkes Barre ranks in Pennsylvania
1-year appreciation
#194 of 1466
Median price
#450 of 1466
Frequently asked about Wilkes Barre
What is the median sale price in Wilkes Barre, PA?
The median sale price in Wilkes Barre over the last 12 months is $191.5K, based on 45 transactions.
How fast are home prices appreciating in Wilkes Barre?
Wilkes Barre home prices have changed +20.8% year-over-year on a median basis.
How many sales happen each year in Wilkes Barre?
Roughly 45 home sales were recorded in Wilkes Barre over the trailing 12 months.
What types of properties are most common in Wilkes Barre?
single_family is the most common property type tracked in Wilkes Barre.
What's the effective property tax rate in Wilkes Barre?
The average effective property tax rate in Wilkes Barre is approximately 14.8558%.
When were most homes in Wilkes Barre built?
Most homes in Wilkes Barre were built in the Pre-1950 era.