705 Franklin St
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
2 bd 1 ba 1,168 sqft Built 1920 Lot 3,750 sqft single_family
Most recent sale
$90,000
Feb 15, 2024
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2024 | Sold | $90,000 | Wilkesbarre |
| Jan 9, 2024 | Price changed | $95,000 | Wilkesbarre |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Listed | $110,000 | Wilkesbarre |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Listing removed | — | Wilkesbarre |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Listed for rent | $1,000 | Wilkesbarre |
| Sep 9, 2022 | Sold | $385,000 | Public Record |
| Jun 3, 2022 | Listing removed | — | Wilkesbarre |
| May 2, 2022 | Listed for rent | $1,300 | Wilkesbarre |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Sold | $45,000 | Wilkesbarre |
| Nov 5, 2021 | Listed | $65,000 | Wilkesbarre |
| Feb 17, 2010 | Listing removed | $64,900 | Wilkesbarre |
| Dec 31, 2009 | Relisted | $64,900 | Wilkesbarre |
| Nov 8, 2009 | Listing removed | $64,900 | Wilkesbarre |
| Oct 27, 2009 | Listed | $64,900 | Wilkesbarre |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,909 |
| 2025 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,903 |
| 2024 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,903 |
| 2023 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,903 |
| 2022 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,894 |
| 2021 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,894 |
| 2020 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,894 |
| 2019 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,862 |
| 2018 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,830 |
| 2017 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $8,798 |
| 2016 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $1,158 |
| 2015 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $1,158 |
| 2014 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $1,139 |
| 2013 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $7,636 |
| 2012 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $1,635 |
| 2011 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $1,621 |
| 2010 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $1,087 |
| 2009 | $35,700 | $17,900 | $53,600 | $1,038 |
| 2008 | $1,860 | $200 | $2,060 | $986 |
Property facts
Year built
1920
Property type
single_family
Stories
2
Beds
2
Baths
1
Living area
1,168 sqft
Lot size
3,750 sqft
ZIP code
18705
City
Wilkes Barre
Street
Franklin St
Coordinates
41.25940, -75.86330
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Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$540
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 705 Franklin St last sell?
705 Franklin St most recently sold on Feb 15, 2024 for $90,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 705 Franklin St?
The most recent total assessment for 705 Franklin St (year 2026) is $53,600 with $8,909 in property tax.
How does 705 Franklin St's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 40.4% below the last sale price of $90,000.
When was 705 Franklin St built?
705 Franklin St was built in 1920.
How does 705 Franklin St compare to others on Franklin St?
We track 8 other properties on Franklin St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Franklin St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 705 Franklin St?
705 Franklin St is a 2 bed, 1 bath, 1,168 sqft, 3,750 sqft lot single_family.
Is 705 Franklin St a flip candidate?
Yes — 705 Franklin St appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 705 Franklin St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 705 Franklin St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
+2.2%
Implied 1-yr
+8.8%
2026 Q3
$196K
2026 Q4
$199.7K
ZIP 18705 — Median Price History + Forecast
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