278-280 George Ave
Wilkes Barre, PA 18705
11 bd 4 ba 4,900 sqft Lot 17,278 sqft multi_family
Most recent sale
$155,000
Apr 21, 2022
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
| Date | Event | Price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2022 | Sold | $280,000 | LuzerneCounty |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Relisted | $290,000 | MLS #22-4203 |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Listed | $290,000 | MLS #22-4203 |
| Apr 21, 2022 | Sold | $155,000 | Public Record |
| Feb 11, 2016 | Sold | $95,000 | MLS #15-3275 |
| Jul 24, 2015 | Listed | $129,500 | MLS #15-3275 |
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,622 |
| 2025 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,611 |
| 2024 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,611 |
| 2023 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,611 |
| 2022 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,593 |
| 2021 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,593 |
| 2020 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,593 |
| 2019 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,534 |
| 2018 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,475 |
| 2017 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $16,416 |
| 2016 | $75,400 | $24,600 | $100,000 | $2,162 |
| 2015 | $143,300 | $24,600 | $167,900 | $3,629 |
| 2014 | $143,300 | $24,600 | $167,900 | $3,571 |
| 2013 | $143,300 | $24,600 | $167,900 | $23,921 |
| 2012 | $143,300 | $24,600 | $167,900 | $5,122 |
| 2011 | $143,300 | $24,600 | $167,900 | $5,078 |
| 2010 | $143,300 | $24,600 | $167,900 | $3,408 |
| 2009 | $143,300 | $24,600 | $167,900 | $3,252 |
| 2008 | $6,260 | $580 | $6,840 | $3,274 |
Property facts
Year built
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Property type
multi_family
Stories
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Beds
11
Baths
4
Living area
4,900 sqft
Lot size
17,278 sqft
ZIP code
18705
City
Wilkes Barre
Street
George Ave
Coordinates
41.25801, -75.84190
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Investment analysis
Estimates based on local averages — not personalized adviceEstimated monthly rent
$930
Gross rental yield
7.20%
Implied cap rate
4.68%
Trend-extrapolated value
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Frequently asked questions
When did 278-280 George Ave last sell?
278-280 George Ave most recently sold on Apr 21, 2022 for $155,000.
What is the current tax assessment for 278-280 George Ave?
The most recent total assessment for 278-280 George Ave (year 2026) is $100,000 with $16,622 in property tax.
How does 278-280 George Ave's assessment compare to its last sale price?
The current assessment is 35.5% below the last sale price of $155,000.
When was 278-280 George Ave built?
The year built for 278-280 George Ave is not in our records.
How does 278-280 George Ave compare to others on George Ave?
We track 8 other properties on George Ave. Browse the list under "Other properties on George Ave" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 278-280 George Ave?
278-280 George Ave is a 11 bed, 4 bath, 4,900 sqft, 17,278 sqft lot multi_family.
Is 278-280 George Ave a flip candidate?
Yes — 278-280 George Ave appears in our flips dataset, indicating it sold twice within a short window with a notable price change.
Is 278-280 George Ave a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 278-280 George 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
+2.2%
Implied 1-yr
+8.8%
2026 Q3
$196K
2026 Q4
$199.7K
ZIP 18705 — Median Price History + Forecast
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