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6-Unit Mixed-Use Building
For Sale
$799,900

525 527 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505

Commercial Sale, Scranton, PA

Property Size5,685 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$140.70
Days on Market191

Property Features for 525 527 Cedar Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning C-N
Zoning description Commercial
Parking features On Street
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

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas, Electric (Heating)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1920
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 6
Flooring type Laminate, Tile
Building materials Cedar
Roof type Rubber, Shingle
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Real Estate-Clarks Summit · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Sherrie L Miller · License #RM423823
Added: Mar 31 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 2:06PM
MLS# SC261287

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 5,685-square-foot mixed-use building contains six units across three levels. Two ground-floor storefronts are occupied by a barber shop and a salon shop, while the second floor includes three residential units. The third-floor penthouse is configured as one larger residential unit.

Built in 1920, the property sits on a 0.14-acre parcel in Scranton’s Southside downtown area and is zoned C-N. The building features laminate and tile flooring, rubber and shingle roofing, and a combination of natural gas and electric heating. Public water and public sewer serve the property, with rear alley access providing additional circulation.

Key Highlights

  • Six‑unit configuration with two storefronts and four residential units
  • Two ground‑floor commercial spaces currently used as a barber shop and salon shop
  • Three residential units on the second floor

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$57,561
Cap Rate
7.20%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,151,220 $1.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$822,300 $822.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$639,567 $639.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,685 SF
Gross rent
$102.3K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$10.2K −$1.80/SF
EGI
$92.1K $16.20/SF
− OpEx
−$34.5K −$6.07/SF
NOI
$57.6K $10.13/SF
Area
Lackawanna County, PA
Vacancy
10.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,151,220
Cap Rate 7%
$822,300
Cap Rate 9%
$639,567

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Mixed Use
$822.3K
$719.5K – $959.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $57,561 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.20%
Second Best
Retail
$763.2K
$667.8K – $890.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,425 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
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.

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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

2,366
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
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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?
Mixed-use property - Three-level property combining storefronts with residential units and a penthouse residence.
Where is this mixed-use property 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: Six‑unit configuration with two storefronts and four residential units; Two ground‑floor commercial spaces currently used as a barber shop and salon shop; Three residential units on the second floor
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