Six-Unit Mixed-Use
For Sale
$799,900
525 527 Cedar Avenue, Scranton, PA 18505
COMMERCIAL - Scranton, PA
Property Size5,685 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$140.70
Days on Market145
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
Amenities
alley access
off street parking
Building Details
Year built
1920
Floors in Building
3
Number of units
6
Flooring type
Laminate, Tile
Building materials
Cedar
Roof type
Shingle, Rubber
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Real Estate-Clarks Summit · Keller Williams Realty
(570) 585-5800
Listed By:
Sherrie L Miller · License #RM423823
(570) 430-1599
Added: Mar 31
Changed: Aug 18
Last Checked: Aug 22 at 6:06PM
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 three-story mixed-use property contains 5,685 square feet and was built in 1920. The ground level includes two storefronts currently occupied by a barber shop and a salon shop. Three residential units are located on the second floor, while the third floor features one large penthouse unit. The building has laminate and tile flooring, natural gas and electric heating, shingle and rubber roofing, and public water and sewer service.
Located on Cedar Avenue in Scranton’s Southside, the property includes rear alley access and off-street parking associated with the third-floor unit. On-street parking is also identified among the property’s parking features. The parcel encompasses 0.14 acres and carries C-N zoning.
Located on Cedar Avenue in Scranton’s Southside, the property includes rear alley access and off-street parking associated with the third-floor unit. On-street parking is also identified among the property’s parking features. The parcel encompasses 0.14 acres and carries C-N zoning.
Key Highlights
- Six‑unit configuration with 2 storefronts, 3 second‑floor residences, and 1 third‑floor penthouse
- 5,685 square feet on a 0.14‑acre parcel
- Two commercial spaces currently operating as a barber shop and salon shop
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$57,561
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.20%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
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
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.
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 rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
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
NOI $57,561 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.20%
Second Best
Retail
$763.2K
$667.8K – $890.4K
NOI $53,425 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.44M
$1.26M – $1.68M
NOI $101,007 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,366
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two storefronts and four residential units combine retail activity with upper-floor living space in a three-story building.
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 2 storefronts, 3 second‑floor residences, and 1 third‑floor penthouse; 5,685 square feet on a 0.14‑acre parcel; Two commercial spaces currently operating as a barber shop and salon shop
