3-Unit Mixed-Use
For Sale
$239,900
240 N Main Avenue, Scranton, PA 18504
Commercial Sale, Scranton, PA
Property Size2,298 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$104.40
Days on Market217
Property Features for 240 N Main Avenue
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
CT
Elementary school district
Scranton
Middle school district
Scranton
High school district
Scranton
Directions
Central Scranton Expressway to Main Avenue
Standard status
Active
APN
14518030056
Size
2,298 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Description
23X89x2x31 W-14 B-024 L-011 P-001
Tax Annual Amount
2622
Legal Description
23X89x2x31 W-14 B-024 L-011 P-001
Building Details
Year built
1945
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
3
Listing Agency:
Christian Saunders Real Estate
(800) 372-4222
Listed By:
Kyle Savage · License #RS340241
(570) 335-0730
Added: Jan 26
Changed: Aug 24
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 1:06PM
MLS# SC260336
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 3-unit mixed-use property combines a street-facing commercial storefront with two residential apartments arranged above and behind the retail space. The storefront includes a bathroom and central AC, while each utility is separately metered. A rear 1-bedroom apartment connects directly to the commercial area, and the second-floor residence has 3 bedrooms. One apartment is occupied, while the rear unit is vacant and available for showings.
Built in 1945, the property contains 2,298 square feet on a 0.05-acre lot and carries CT zoning. Its position along N Main Avenue provides road frontage and exposure along a heavily traveled slow-traffic corridor in Scranton. The basement and lower-level areas are also available for straightforward access during the showing process.
Built in 1945, the property contains 2,298 square feet on a 0.05-acre lot and carries CT zoning. Its position along N Main Avenue provides road frontage and exposure along a heavily traveled slow-traffic corridor in Scranton. The basement and lower-level areas are also available for straightforward access during the showing process.
Key Highlights
- 3‑unit mixed‑use property with a street‑level storefront and 2 residential apartments
- 2,298 square feet on a 0.05‑acre lot
- CT zoning
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$21,595
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
9.00%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$431,900
$431.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$308,500
$308.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$239,944
$239.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,298 SF
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.
Gross rent
$34.5K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.6K −$1.58/SF
EGI
$30.9K $13.43/SF
− OpEx
−$9.3K −$4.03/SF
NOI
$21.6K $9.40/SF
Area
Lackawanna County, PA
Vacancy
10.50%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$431,900
Cap Rate 7%
$308,500
Cap Rate 9%
$239,944
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$332.4K
$290.8K – $387.8K
NOI $23,267 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.70%
Second Best
Retail
$308.5K
$269.9K – $359.9K
NOI $21,595 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.00%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$583.3K
$510.4K – $680.5K
NOI $40,829 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.02%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,848
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 18504, PA
21,267
Population
10,017
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
10.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,085
Density / Sq Mi
$52,542
Median Household Income
$38,439
Median Earnings
$970
Median Rent
$144,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Street-level storefront with two residential apartments, separate utility metering, and central AC serving the commercial space.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 240 N Main Avenue Scranton, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $239,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3‑unit mixed‑use property with a street‑level storefront and 2 residential apartments; 2,298 square feet on a 0.05‑acre lot; CT zoning
