39 Amherst Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
3 bd 2 ba 1,500 sqft Built 1940 Lot 3,049 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$55,000
Nov 4, 2021
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2024 | Sold | $220,000 | CentralSusquehanna |
| Feb 14, 2024 | Listed | $235,000 | LuzerneCounty |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Sold | $210,000 | LuzerneCounty |
| Oct 4, 2022 | Price changed | $215,000 | MLS #22-4595 |
| Sep 27, 2022 | Price changed | $225,000 | MLS #22-4595 |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Listed | $235,000 | MLS #22-4595 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Sold | $55,000 | Public Record |
| Aug 10, 2016 | Sold | $44,000 | Public Record |
| Sep 18, 2015 | Listing removed | $67,500 | LuzerneCounty |
| Jul 29, 2015 | Listed | $67,500 | MLS #15-3366 |
| Oct 13, 2010 | Listing removed | $64,900 | LuzerneCounty |
| Oct 12, 2010 | Price changed | $64,900 | MLS #10-3705 |
| Sep 17, 2010 | Listed | $69,900 | MLS #10-3705 |
| Aug 18, 2010 | Listing removed | $79,800 | LuzerneCounty |
| Jun 23, 2010 | Listed | $79,800 | MLS #10-2507 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $97,700 | $16,300 | $114,000 | $18,949 |
| 2025 | $97,700 | $16,300 | $114,000 | $18,937 |
| 2024 | $97,700 | $16,300 | $114,000 | $18,937 |
| 2023 | $29,400 | $16,300 | $45,700 | $7,591 |
| 2022 | $29,400 | $16,300 | $45,700 | $7,583 |
| 2021 | $29,400 | $16,300 | $45,700 | $7,583 |
| 2020 | $29,400 | $16,300 | $45,700 | $7,583 |
| 2019 | $29,400 | $16,300 | $45,700 | $7,556 |
| 2018 | $29,400 | $16,300 | $45,700 | $7,529 |
| 2017 | $29,400 | $16,300 | $45,700 | $7,502 |
| 2016 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $1,048 |
| 2015 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $1,048 |
| 2014 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $1,031 |
| 2013 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $6,910 |
| 2012 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $1,480 |
| 2011 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $1,467 |
| 2010 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $984 |
| 2009 | $32,200 | $16,300 | $48,500 | $939 |
| 2008 | $2,430 | $240 | $2,670 | $1,278 |
Property facts
Year built
1940
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
3
Baths
2
Living area
1,500 sqft
Lot size
3,049 sqft
ZIP code
18702
City
Wilkes Barre
Street
Amherst Ave
Coordinates
41.24421, -75.90664
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$330
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 39 Amherst Ave last sell?
39 Amherst Ave most recently sold on Nov 4, 2021 for $55,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 39 Amherst Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 39 Amherst Ave (year 2026) is $114,000 with $18,949 in property tax.
How does 39 Amherst Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 107.3% above the last sale price of $55,000.
When was 39 Amherst Ave built?
39 Amherst Ave was built in 1940.
How does 39 Amherst Ave compare to others on Amherst Ave?
We track 8 other properties on Amherst Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on Amherst Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 39 Amherst Ave?
39 Amherst Ave is a 3 bed, 2 bath, 1,500 sqft, 3,049 sqft lot single_family.
Is 39 Amherst Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 39 Amherst Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 39 Amherst Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 39 Amherst Ave is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-0.6%
Implied 1-yr
-2.2%
2026 Q3
$174.8K
2026 Q4
$173.8K
ZIP 18702 — Median Price History + Forecast
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