Remodeled Duplex with
For Sale
$139,000
545 Hickory St, Scranton, PA 18505
Two-level duplex with a studio, one-bedroom apartment, separate electric upstairs, and on-site parking.
Property Size1,600 SF
Price / SF$86.88
Days on Market22
Property Features for 545 Hickory St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,600 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Zoning
R-2
Units
Unit Mix
1 x studio, 1 x 1BR
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Year Built
1930
Listing Agency:
C21 Jack Ruddy Real Estate
(570) 983-7434
Listed By:
Connie L Seagraves · License #RS321648
Source:
Revolvepa
Added: Aug 9
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:37PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,600-square-foot duplex, built in 1930, includes a remodeled studio on the first floor and a one-bedroom apartment above. The upper unit has a full bathroom, washer and dryer, newer kitchen, and generous living room. The property previously operated as a law office. First-floor electric, furnace service, heat, sewer, and water are paid by the landlord, while the second floor has separate electric.
Zoned R-2, the building includes parking along the side and additional street parking. Zoning approval would be required for a small, low-traffic business use. Showings require 24-hour notice; weekday appointments are available after 5 p.m., with weekend access available anytime.
Zoned R-2, the building includes parking along the side and additional street parking. Zoning approval would be required for a small, low-traffic business use. Showings require 24-hour notice; weekday appointments are available after 5 p.m., with weekend access available anytime.
Key Highlights
- 1,600 SF duplex built in 1930
- First‑floor remodeled studio and upstairs 1 bedroom apartment
- Upper unit includes full bath, washer/dryer, newer kitchen, and ample living room
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
$12,335
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
8.87%
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%
$246,700
$246.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$176,214
$176.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$137,056
$137.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,600 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
$23.8K $14.88/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$0.86/SF
EGI
$22.4K $14.02/SF
− OpEx
−$10.1K −$6.31/SF
NOI
$12.3K $7.71/SF
Area
Lackawanna County, PA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$14.88 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$246,700
Cap Rate 7%
$176,214
Cap Rate 9%
$137,056
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$188.5K
$164.9K – $219.9K
NOI $13,195 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.49%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$176.2K
$154.2K – $205.6K
NOI $12,335 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.87%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$406.1K
$355.4K – $473.8K
NOI $28,428 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 20.45%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,340
Businesses Nearby
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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?
Duplex - Two-level duplex with a studio, one-bedroom apartment, separate electric upstairs, and on-site parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 545 Hickory St Scranton, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $139,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,600 SF duplex built in 1930; First‑floor remodeled studio and upstairs 1 bedroom apartment; Upper unit includes full bath, washer/dryer, newer kitchen, and ample living room
