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11-Unit Apartment Building
For Sale
$679,000

292 S Franklin Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Commercial Sale, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Property Size6,800 SF
Lot Size0.20 Acres
Price / SF$99.85
Days on Market97

Property Features for 292 S Franklin Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning Multi-Family
Zoning description Multi-Family
Rooms Basement
Parking 10
Basement Unfinished
Lot features Corner Lot, Level
Elementary school district Wilkes-Barre Area
Middle school district Wilkes-Barre Area
High school district Wilkes-Barre Area
Directions From Center City take S. Main and make right onto Ross .Building at corner of Ross and S. Franklin. Near Wilkes University.
Standard status Active
APN H9SSE301800173
Size 6,800 SF
Lot size 0.20 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 7224

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Steam, Natural Gas
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1930
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 11
Flooring type Wood, Carpet, Vinyl
Building materials Brick, Wood Siding
Roof type Wood, Composition
Listing Agency: ERA One Source Realty · ERA Real Estate
Listed By: Sunita Arora
Added: Jul 15 Changed: Oct 16 Last Checked: Oct 19 at 6:06AM
MLS# SC263448

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.

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Investment Insights

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This 11-unit apartment building contains a combination of one-bedroom and studio apartments within 6,800 square feet. The property dates to 1930 and includes a basement, wood, vinyl, and carpet flooring, plus natural gas and steam heating. Exterior construction combines brick and wood siding, with wood and composition roofing.

Set on 0.2 acres at 292 S Franklin Street in Wilkes-Barre, the property is near Wilkes University, downtown, shops, and schools. Public water and public sewer serve the building, and the zoning is Multi-Family.

Key Highlights

  • 11‑unit apartment building with one‑bedroom and studio layouts
  • 6,800 square feet on a 0.2‑acre parcel
  • Multi‑Family zoning

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$50,897
Cap Rate
7.50%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,017,940 $1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$727,100 $727.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$565,522 $565.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,800 SF
Gross rent
$100.4K $14.76/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.8K −$1.15/SF
EGI
$92.5K $13.61/SF
− OpEx
−$41.6K −$6.12/SF
NOI
$50.9K $7.48/SF
Area
Luzerne County, PA
Vacancy
7.80%
Lease Rate
$14.76 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,017,940
Cap Rate 7%
$727,100
Cap Rate 9%
$565,522

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$727.1K
$636.2K – $848.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,897 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.50%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.15M
$1.88M – $2.51M (±1% cap)
NOI $150,797 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 22.21%
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Current Use

Marts Center Gym & Fitness Center

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Garden Center Storage Facility

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

11
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,744
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 18701, PA

4,658
Population
1,513
Households
3.1
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
0.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,316
Density / Sq Mi
$32,417
Median Household Income
$6,479
Median Earnings
$842
Median Rent
$245,700
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Brick-and-wood construction with mixed apartment layouts, public utilities, and a basement.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 292 S Franklin Street Wilkes Barre, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $679,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 11‑unit apartment building with one‑bedroom and studio layouts; 6,800 square feet on a 0.2‑acre parcel; Multi‑Family zoning
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