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    529 531 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

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    $689,000

    SINGLE_FAMILY - Scranton, PA

    Type:Office
    Property size:
    4,300 SF
    Lot size:
    0.17 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $160/SF
    Added:
    Jul 7, 2025
    Days on Market:
    315
    Last Refresh:
    May 17 at 3:06 pm

    Property Features for 529 531 Cedar Avenue

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential
    Property subtype
    Office
    Zoning
    C2
    Parking
    10
    Parking features
    Off Street, Driveway, On Street, Parking Lot
    Security features
    Security System
    Exterior features
    Lighting, Private Entrance, Private Yard
    Fencing
    Chain Link
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    15616020001
    Size
    4,300 SF
    Lot size
    0.17 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Annual Amount
    9519

    Utilities

    Utilities
    Cable Available
    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Heating system
    Natural Gas, Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Central Air
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1987
    Floors in Building
    2
    Number of units
    2
    Flooring type
    Vinyl, Carpet
    Building materials
    Brick, Cedar
    Roof type
    Composition

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    Listing Contact
    Wayne E Evans

    Listing agent Wayne E Evans License #RM421529

    Listing office Wayne Evans Realty 429 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA

    Listing date Jul 7, 2025

    MLS# SC253369

    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.

    HighLights

    • Turnkey commercial building suitable for retail, office, or daycare.
    • Off‑street parking available.
    • Corner lot location at a traffic light for high visibility.
    • Close proximity to Downtown Scranton and Interstate 81.
    • Central air conditioning.
    • Brick and Cedar construction.

    Overview

    This commercial building is located in the Iron District of South Scranton. Previously operated as a Head Start Day Care, the turnkey building is suitable for investment or for housing a retail, office, or day care business. The property benefits from off-street parking and a corner lot location at a traffic light, offering enhanced exposure. Situated just blocks from Downtown Scranton, it provides convenient access to Interstate 81 and various points in all directions. The property has a size of 4,300 square feet and is situated on a 0.1721-acre lot. The zoning is C2.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Office B

    Conservative
    $614.0K
    NOI $55,258 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $789.4K
    NOI $55,258 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $1.11M
    NOI $55,258 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Office B

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $86.2k $20.04
    − Vacancy −$12.5k −$2.91
    EGI $73.7k $17.13
    − OpEx −$18.4k −$4.28
    NOI $55.3k $12.85
    4,300 SF · lease $20.04/SF/yr · vacancy 14.50% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Office B
    $789.4K
    $690.7K – $921.0K (±1% cap)
    NOI $55,258 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.02%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $577.3K
    $505.1K – $673.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $40,409 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.86%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $1.09M
    $955.0K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
    NOI $76,399 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.09%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Insight Report Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Storefront properties

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Pharmacy

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Similar Places Nearby

    • McCarthy Flowers — 1225 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505
    • SOUTH SIDE FLORAL SHOP — 1025 Pittston Ave, Scranton, PA 18505

    Location Insight

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    City
    Scranton
    County
    Lackawanna
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.666434
    Latitude
    41.400279

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Storefront property - Turnkey building in South Scranton, ideal for retail or office.
    Where is this storefront property located?
    The property is located at 529 531 Cedar Avenue Scranton, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $689,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Turnkey commercial building suitable for retail, office, or daycare.; Off‑street parking available.; Corner lot location at a traffic light for **high visibility**.
    (570) 906-8600
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    Listing Contact
    Wayne E Evans
    Real Estate License ID: RM421529
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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