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Updated Duplex With Separate Utilities
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$170,000
Pending

428 Railroad Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Scranton, PA

Property Size1,600 SF
Lot Size0.13 Acres
Days on Market96

Property Features for 428 Railroad Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R1
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 5, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Basement
Parking features On Street
Window features Double Pane Windows, Insulated Windows
Patio and Porch features Porch
Basement Dirt Floor
Appliances Free-Standing Gas Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
Elementary school district Scranton
Middle school district Scranton
High school district Scranton
Directions make left or right off Luzerne St. and home is on the right.
Standard status Pending
APN 15648010026
Size 1,600 SF
Lot size 0.13 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Description 28X201 W-06 B-0100 L-009B P-01100
Tax Annual Amount 3545
Legal Description 28X201 W-06 B-0100 L-009B P-01100

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas, Forced Air
Cooling system Window Unit(s)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1954
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Flooring type Vinyl
Building materials Wood Siding
Roof type Shingle
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Preferred Properties · Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Listed By: William Pregmon
Added: Apr 30 Changed: Aug 1 Last Checked: Aug 3 at 8:06AM
MLS# SC261842

Copyright © 2026 Greater Scranton Board of Realtors MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This updated duplex at 428 Railroad Avenue includes two separate units, each with three bedrooms and one bathroom. One unit is currently occupied while the second unit is vacant, offering immediate flexibility for rental operations. The property features separate electric meters, keeping tenant utility responsibility separate.

Recent improvements include new flooring, a new water heater, and a new roof. Heating is natural gas forced air, with window unit(s) providing cooling. The home has wood siding, a shingle roof, a porch, and on-street parking. Appliances include a free-standing gas oven and refrigerator, along with a gas water heater.

Built in 1954 and served by public water and public sewer, the property sits on a 0.13-acre lot and is zoned R1.

Key Highlights

  • Two units, each with three bedrooms and one bathroom
  • One unit occupied and one unit vacant
  • Separate electric meters for tenant utility responsibility

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $20.2k $12.60
− Vacancy −$1.3k −$0.82
EGI $18.8k $11.78
− OpEx −$5.7k −$3.53
NOI $13.2k $8.25
1,600 SF · lease $12.60/SF/yr · vacancy 6.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$188.5K
$164.9K – $219.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $13,195 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.76%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$176.2K
$154.2K – $205.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,335 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.26%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$406.1K
$355.4K – $473.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,428 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Carpet & Flooring Store Real Estate Agency Veterinary Clinic Catering Service Restaurant Pet Grooming Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,819
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 18505, PA

20,982
Population
9,996
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
8.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,384
Density / Sq Mi
$52,599
Median Household Income
$34,155
Median Earnings
$954
Median Rent
$139,800
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two 3-bedroom units on a 0.13-acre lot, with separate electric meters and one unit currently occupied.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 428 Railroad Avenue Scranton, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $170,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two units, each with three bedrooms and one bathroom; One unit occupied and one unit vacant; Separate electric meters for tenant utility responsibility
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