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Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
MLS #21-5928
6.75 Acres
$4,500,000

A dynamic, mixed-used location on a 6.75-acre, corner lot, with high exposure and direct access from Wilkes-Barre Blvd. This location draws in a high traffic count of 35,000. It is located near the major entrance to Downtown Wilkes-Barre with a population of over 40,000. 

As Northeastern Pennsylvania's largest concentrated employment center, Downtown Wilkes-Barre has a "walk to everything" lifestyle. It features institutes of higher learning, cultural facilities, shops, restaurants, hotels, and businesses, both large and small. With more than 40,000 residents and over 14,000 daily employees, downtown Wilkes-Barre is growing and quickly becoming a premier destination for individuals and businesses.

Downtown Wilkes-Barre is anchored by two four-year institutions of higher education, Wilkes University and King's College. Wilkes University has a compact, 35-acre campus that blends stately mansions with state-of-the-art facilities in a historic downtown neighborhood. King's College is a private, Catholic, teaching college of the liberal arts & sciences and professional programs sponsored by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. Between the two downtown campuses, there are more than 7,500 students. 

From Asian, Caribbean, French, Indian, Greek/Mideast, Italian, to Mexican cuisine, Downtown Wilkes-Barre has food options for every person's palette. It also houses several cafes, coffee shops, deli/sandwiches, and casual dining options. 

Downtown Wilkes-Barre also offers endless leisure activities. Just a short stroll takes you to the River Common which is located along the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River. The park is home to a 750 person amphitheater, paved walk-ways, gardens, ornamental trees, a grand common and seating area, a fishing pier, and two grand gateways connecting the city to the River. There are several cultural events to attend such as the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, the Luzerne County Historical Society's museum, the Sordoni Art Gallery of Wilkes University, the Widmann Art Gallery of King's College, and many private art venues and galleries. 

Downtown Wilkes-Barre is the largest concentrated employment center in Northeastern Pennsylvania and is home to a lively business and residential community. Luzerne County is located in scenic Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its three population centers, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, and Pittston, make up the largest population density in Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. It is both, the center of one of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas, and the civic heart of the Wyoming Valley.

The area is easily accessible via Interstates I-80, I-81, I-84 and 476, the Northeast Extension  which interconnects with nearby I-80, I-84 and I-380. Luzerne County is just two hours to Philadelphia and New York City. 

The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport is located at the northern tier of the County in Avoca, PA. 

Some potential concept ideas for this large, highly trafficked area include but not limited to: 

• Concept 1: Gas Station & Warehousing
• Concept 2: Office & Warehousing
• Concept 3: Bank & Retail Space

For more information: MLS #21-5928 - Wilkes-Barre Blvd And Scott Street Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702 (lewith-freeman.com)

Contact Greg Barrouk5 70-288-9871 or gbarrouk@lewith-freeman.com

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