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Sit back and enjoy the change of seasons from the comfortable Florida room of this conveniently located bi-level. Offering a meticulously cared for home and yard, 3 Osborne Dr., in the Willow View section of Yatesville, is a gem of a property. Just one mile off Route 315, with easy access to both Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, this 2,641-square-foot home offers four bedrooms and three baths. In addition to the Florida room, amenities include a granite kitchen with skylight, tiled baths and a spacious lower level family room. Listed by Ed McCabe of Four Star McCabe Realty for $298,500, this property also features an extensively landscaped 110-by-158, rear deck, plentiful off-street
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parking, and a shed for storage. The exterior features tan vinyl siding with red brick trim punctuated by a Colonial blue door and shutters. The front door leads into an entry with steps down to the family room or up to the 16-by-15 living room. Here, you find mauve wall-to-wall carpeting, blush walls and a picture window front. Floral draperies and a valence are included. A wide opening leads to the rear to the adjacent 11-by-11 dining area of the kitchen. This space offers a white vinyl floor in a tile pattern, white walls with a floral print border, and sliding doors to the rear that open to an elevated deck. A textured ceiling has a medallion design. The vinyl flooring continues to the right to the 11-by-11 kitchen, where the features include a skylight and new black granite countertops placed over the oak
cabinets updated just two years ago. A white tile backsplash coordinates with the white tile-print floor. There are two rear-facing windows overlooking the rear deck and yard. Appliances include a dishwasher, range and refrigerator. A hallway to the right of the living room offers a linen closet and the first of the home’s three baths. This full bath features cream and gray tile walls, a cherry vanity with a white Formica countertop, and a tiled tub and shower surround. Nearby, the master bedroom is a comfortable 14-by-13 and includes hunter green carpeting, taupe walls and windows side and rear. There is a good-sized walk-in closet with access to scuttle attic storage. The attached master bath has a one-
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Three story townhome with plenty of storage and 2 car built in garage, modern kitchen & baths, large room sizes and deck. Two bedrooms. MLS #11-4567. Call Charlie 829-6200 $144,900 Dir: North on Main St. just past Birchwood Hille, right on Clarks Lane, property on right.
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Ready to move right in, ranch with new kitchen and stainless steel appliances, modern tile kitchen, new flooring, roof, open floor plan with gas heat, deck, off street parking. MLS #11-4221. Call Luann 602-9280 $119,210 Dir: South on Wyoming Ave, right on Schooley, right on Roosevelt, home on right.
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Excellent condition, 8 rooms, 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, 3 season porch, comfortable gas heat and lots of closet space. Call Pat Busch $88,000
This home features a nice modern eat in kitchen, living room, den, good size bath, 3 bedooms, comfortable gas heat and yard. Call Jerry Busch Jr $59,900
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60 SLOCUM ST, FORTY FORT 11-3674 Charm and 1 character abound in this true colonial home. Family owned for the last 55 years and well maintained. Lot is 281 feet deep and very pretty from the 16x8 screened side porch. CALL CARY 240-3552 $99,900 DIR: From Kingston, Rte 11 N to left onto Slocum. Home is in first block on the left.
Open House! 11 DIVISION ST , SHAVERTOWN 11-1873 Lead a happy life in this s p a c i o u s 3 bedroom home on a DOUBLE-LOT. Enjoy the tranquility of a quiet neighborhood. Lovely details in this outstanding home include finished walk-out basement with fireplace, hardwood floor in dining room, whirlpool tub, covered patio and an oversized 2 car garage. CALL JACK 878-6225 $179,900 DIR: From Dallas--Rte 309S to left on E Center Hill (at Burger King), right onto Lehigh to right on Division.
Four Star McCabe Realty $178,600 PLAINS 3 BR Townhouse W/ 2.5 baths, formal DR & large eat in kitchen. New rugs throughout & all rooms freshly painted.
$298,500 YATESVILLE Beautiful home in “WILLOW VIEW” that shows “Pride of Ownership.... Spacious “Florida Room” leading to a private back yard W/ extensive landscaping, 2 car garagebrand new roof, 3 baths , 4 BR’s & LL Family room. Lovely home!
$168,500 SHAVERTOWN Great Business Location just off the Dallas Hwy. 2nd floor has 1 BR Apt. W/ 1 & 3/4 baths. Could be used for add’l office space W/ huge walk up attic for storage . Great location for Real Estate Office, Nail & Beauty Salon, retail business or Profssional office W/ ample paved parking.
$137,500 BACK MOUNTAIN Cape Cod style home on 2.2 acres in Dallas school dist. Spacious kichen, modern bath, office, 3 season sunroom, & coal stove. Large 2 car garage w/ loft. CALL CHRISTINE KUTZ
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NANTICOKE Totally Remodeled 3 Bedroom home on large lot on nice, wellkept street-Move Right In! Priced To Sell Plus Seller paying Closing Costs (Up to 6%). Home Includes 1 1/2 Modern Baths, tile floors, stone countertops, spacious kitchen with all new appliances & plenty of countertop space! New carpet throughout! An Amazing Price- This home can be yours with very little out-of-pocket money! An ideal home! $59,900
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WILKES-BARRE Nice double block in good condition with 2 bedrooms on each side. New vinyl siding. Bathrooms recently remodeled. Roof is 2 years old. Fully rented. Tenants pay all utilities. $53,500
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Magnificent 5 year old 4-5 A+ neighborhood! 2-story home Spectacular home in Willow bedroom home with all the View! Extensively detailed featuring 10 rooms, 4 bedrooms, amenities! Huge master suite, 2 throughout. 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished lower level, walk-in closets & sitting area. 3 season screened porch, deck, custom kitchen with Corian Grand 2-story foyer, fantastic 1st flr. office. DIR: Rt. 309 to tops, exceptional master suite, 2-story Great room, finished kitchen w/granite counter top & Carverton, L at traffic light onto Manor, R onTiller, L on lower level with theater room. stainless steel appliances, 2-story great room with fireplace. This home truly has it all! Breezeway, home on R. Maribeth Jones 696-6565 Karen Bernardi 283-9100 x31 Paul Pukatch 696-6559 MLS#11-4064 $349,900 MLS#12-74 $845,000 MLS #12-61 $495,000
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