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Six-Unit Apartment Building with Storefronts
For Sale
$799,900

525 527 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

MULTI_FAMILY - Scranton, PA

Property Size5,685 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$140.70
Days on Market128

Property Features for 525 527 Cedar Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning C-N
Zoning description Commercial
Bedrooms 9
Bathrooms 7
Full bathrooms 6
Half bathrooms 1
Rooms Bathroom 6, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 7, Bathroom 7, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 9, Basement, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 8
Elementary school district Scranton
Middle school district Scranton
High school district Scranton
Directions Cedar Avenue across from Citizens Savings Bank
Standard status Active
APN 15616020002
Size 5,685 SF
Lot size 0.14 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description 40X150 Li&C Town Plot L 7 B 2 W-11 B-003 L-016 P-005
Tax Annual Amount 5293
Legal Description 40X150 Li&C Town Plot L 7 B 2 W-11 B-003 L-016 P-005

Building Details

Year built 1920
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 6
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Real Estate-Clarks Summit · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Sherrie L Miller · License #RM423823
Added: Apr 1 Changed: Aug 3 Last Checked: Aug 6 at 2:06AM
MLS# SC261974

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 six-unit apartment building includes two first-floor storefronts currently operated as a barber shop and a salon shop. The second floor features three residential units, and the third floor includes one large penthouse unit.

The property sits on a 0.14-acre lot and has a total size of 5,685 square feet. Built in 1920 and zoned C-N, the building is described as being in good condition with good visibility.

Access is provided via an alley at the rear, and off-street parking is available for the third-floor unit. The setup combines street-level retail frontage with upstairs residential living within a single building.

Key Highlights

  • Two first‑floor storefronts: barber shop and salon shop
  • Second floor has 3 residential units
  • Third floor penthouse is one large unit

Financial Insights For Retail

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 $85.3k $15.00
− Vacancy −$9.0k −$1.58
EGI $76.3k $13.43
− OpEx −$22.9k −$4.03
NOI $53.4k $9.40
5,685 SF · lease $15.00/SF/yr · vacancy 10.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$763.2K
$667.8K – $890.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,425 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$626.1K
$547.9K – $730.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,828 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.48%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.44M
$1.26M – $1.68M (±1% cap)
NOI $101,007 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Garden Center Carpet & Flooring Store Veterinary Clinic Locksmith Home Appliance Store

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

4
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

578
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 18505, PA

20,982
Population
9,996
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
8.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,384
Density / Sq Mi
$52,599
Median Household Income
$34,155
Median Earnings
$954
Median Rent
$139,800
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?
Apartment building - Apartment building with two first-floor storefronts, three residential units on the second floor, and a penthouse on the third.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 525 527 Cedar Avenue Scranton, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two first‑floor storefronts: barber shop and salon shop; Second floor has 3 residential units; Third floor penthouse is one large unit
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