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    62-acre parcel for retail development near I-81 and Route 309.

    Type:Retail
    Added:
    Nov 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    185
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:16 pm

    Property Features for Route 309 & I-81

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    Active
    Property subtype
    Retail

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    Brian Goodwin
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    Listing office Metro Commercial - PA

    Listing date Nov 21, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Outstanding visibility from I‑81, Route 309, and Route 315
    • ±410,000 square feet of specialty retail (Phase 1 & Phase 2) under construction
    • Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 309 and Interstate 81 Exit 170 A&B
    • Zoned MU (Mixed Use) generally permitting residential and commercial development
    • 116,158 people within 5 miles
    • Anchor, junior anchor, theater, small store, and restaurant pad opportunities

    Overview

    This is a 62-acre parcel located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 309 and Interstate 81 Exit 170 A&B in Plains Township, Pennsylvania. The property is zoned MU (Mixed Use), permitting both residential and commercial development. There are plans to redevelop the site as a shopping center that may include up to 410,000 square feet of retail buildings. The location offers visibility from I-81, Route 309, and Route 315. The site presents opportunities for anchor stores, junior anchor stores, a theater, small stores, and restaurant pads. The surrounding area has a population of 116,158 people within a 5-mile radius. The development is currently under construction.
    Location Intelligence

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    Shopping centers

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    City
    Wilkes Barre
    County
    Luzerne
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.8144
    Latitude
    41.2223

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Shopping center - 62-acre parcel for retail development near I-81 and Route 309.
    Where is this shopping center located?
    The property is located at Route 309 & I-81 Wilkes Barre, PA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Outstanding visibility from I‑81, Route 309, and Route 315; **±410,000 square feet of specialty retail (Phase 1 & Phase 2) under construction**; Located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Route 309 and Interstate 81 Exit 170 A&B
    (610) 260-2664
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    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    • 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
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    • 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

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    • 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

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