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Duplex with High-Ceiling Garage
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$407,500

489-491 Church Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704

MULTI_FAMILY - Swoyersville, PA

Property Size2,426 SF
Lot Size0.40 Acres
Price / SF$167.97
Days on Market37

Property Features for 489-491 Church Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning Residential
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2, Basement, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features Off Street
Exterior features Aluminum
Basement Full, Concrete
Elementary school district Wyoming Valley West
Middle school district Wyoming Valley West
High school district Wyoming Valley West
Directions North on Rt. 309 (Cr Valley Expwy) to Exit 4, bear right, thru light and immedtely bear left onto Welles St, cross Wyo Ave at next light, becomes Slocum, after RR, rt @ nxt stop onto Church, on right.
Subdivision Kingston-Forty Fort-Swoyersville
Standard status Active
APN 59-F9SE3024010
Size 2,426 SF
Lot size 0.40 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2485

Utilities

Heating system Hot Water(Heating), Steam, Baseboard
Water source Public

Building Details

Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Classic Properties Kingston
Listed By: Steve Shemo · License #RS202798L
Added: Jun 26 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 6:06AM
MLS# 26-1798

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex at 489-491 Church Street, Swoyersville, PA 18704 includes a garage described as having a 12' ceiling, with additional space that may support a vehicle lift. The property is described as nicely maintained double-block with separate utilities for the units, with one solid tenant and one vacant unit for your choosing. The lot measures 0.4017 acres and provides parking for at least 15 vehicles.

The building totals 2,426 SF. Exterior features include aluminum, and the roof is shingle. Water service is public. Heating is provided via hot water heat with baseboard and steam components. Off-street parking is available.

The unit layout includes multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, with basement space also indicated among the rooms listed.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex with 12' ceiling garage and potential vehicle lift area
  • One occupied unit and one vacant unit; separate utilities for each unit
  • 0.4017‑acre lot with parking for at least 15 vehicles

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 $30.6k $12.60
− Vacancy −$2.6k −$1.07
EGI $28.0k $11.53
− OpEx −$8.4k −$3.46
NOI $19.6k $8.07
2,426 SF · lease $12.60/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$279.7K
$244.7K – $326.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,579 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.80%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$259.4K
$227.0K – $302.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,158 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.46%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$768.6K
$672.5K – $896.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,799 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Isalis (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Party City Party Supply Store Skunk Funk Big Box & Wholesale Store Carl's Trading Co Hat Shop Bushka's Kitchen LLC (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Skin Care Clinic HVAC Service Garden Center Tech Support Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Hotel & Motel

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
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

332
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 18704, PA

31,138
Population
14,531
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
10.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,083
Density / Sq Mi
$62,907
Median Household Income
$39,349
Median Earnings
$935
Median Rent
$154,600
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 - Duplex with a high-ceiling garage, off-street parking, and separate utilities for one occupied unit and one vacant unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 489-491 Church Street Swoyersville, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $407,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with 12' ceiling garage and potential vehicle lift area; One occupied unit and one vacant unit; separate utilities for each unit; 0.4017‑acre lot with parking for at least 15 vehicles
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