''Gateway to the Back Mountain'' Circa 1888, this historic property once was the corridor of the Lehigh Valley Railroad since transformed into the Back Mountain Walking Trail right in the backyard! Beautiful stonework masonry with spiral staircase flanks this solid concrete built home.
Single-familyProperty Type
$114Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Marie Olexa• ERA One Source Realty
Bought with Non member Wilkes- Barre MLS• NON Member Wilkes-Barre MLS
Cute Cape Cod style home in need of some TLC to bring it back to life, featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, enclosed porch, detached garage and courtyard. Agents please read private remarks first.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,854 (+5.9%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2025
$3,638 (+3.2%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2024
$3,526
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2023
$3,526 (+0.9%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2022
$3,495
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2021
$3,495
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2020
$3,495 (+0.9%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2019
$3,462 (+1.0%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2018
$3,429 (+1.5%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2017
$3,379 (+11.2%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2015
$3,038
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
Tax history for 247 Post Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$3,854 (+5.9%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2025
$3,638 (+3.2%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2024
$3,526
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2023
$3,526 (+0.9%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2022
$3,495
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2021
$3,495
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2020
$3,495 (+0.9%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2019
$3,462 (+1.0%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2018
$3,429 (+1.5%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2017
$3,379 (+11.2%)
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
2015
$3,038
$28,700 + $139,300
$168,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
—
Stories
—
Lot width
—
Lot depth
250 ft.
Lot size
0.58 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,737
Year built
1935
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Luzerne County
APN
35-F9S5 -001-10B-000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 29, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Three Quarter Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Has Heating
Heating: Propane, Forced Air, Heat Pump
Interior Features
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood
Room Information
# of Rooms Total: 11
Has Basement
Basement Details: Full, Partially Finished
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,352
Below Grade Finished Area: 1,202
Construction Materials: Stone, Stucco
Property Features
Waterfront Features: Pond
Security Features: Security System
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Residential - Single Family
Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Irregular Lot, Level, Wooded
Lot Size : .58
Zoning Description: Residential
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,494.97
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Location
Schools Information
School District: Dallas
Location Information
Directions: Route 309 N to Memorial Hwy, R onto Carverton Rd, R onto Holly St, Right onto Cliffside Dr, R onto Post rd.
Subdivision Name: None
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 1,737
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.58 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1935
Year Renovated: —
County: Luzerne County
APN: 35-F9S5 -001-10B-000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 29, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Wycallis El School
Public K-2 • Assigned • 3.2mi
Dallas Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi
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Dallas Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
3/10 Wind Factor
5% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 4 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Shavertown, PA • 18708
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$386,000 – $467,000
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