Two-Unit Duplex with Off-Street
For Sale
$259,000
638 Willow St, Scranton, PA 18505
Well-maintained residential income property with updated systems, private laundry, and outdoor space for residents.
Property Size2,176 SF
Price / SF$119.03
Days on Market14
Property Features for 638 Willow St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,176 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Building Details
Year Built
1935
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty LLC
(404) 668-6621
Listed By:
The Adriana Jez Team · License #1999023818
Source:
Revolvepa
Added: Aug 17
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 2:13PM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of EXP Realty LLC
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,176-square-foot duplex, built in 1935, contains two residential units with matching layouts. Each apartment offers 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a living room, and an eat-in kitchen. Replacement windows and a newer water heater add to the property's recent improvements, while separate washers and dryers serve each unit. The configuration supports continued rental use or an owner-occupant arrangement with one apartment retained for income.
The property is located at 638 Willow St in Scranton, near downtown, shopping, restaurants, schools, and major highways. Outdoor amenities include a large backyard and off-street parking, providing useful space for residents and vehicles.
The property is located at 638 Willow St in Scranton, near downtown, shopping, restaurants, schools, and major highways. Outdoor amenities include a large backyard and off-street parking, providing useful space for residents and vehicles.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with 2,176 square feet, built in 1935
- Each unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, and eat‑in kitchen
- Replacement windows and a newer water heater
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
$17,945
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
6.93%
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%
$358,900
$358.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$256,357
$256.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$199,389
$199.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,176 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
$27.4K $12.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.82/SF
EGI
$25.6K $11.78/SF
− OpEx
−$7.7K −$3.53/SF
NOI
$17.9K $8.25/SF
Area
Lackawanna County, PA
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$12.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$358,900
Cap Rate 7%
$256,357
Cap Rate 9%
$199,389
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$256.4K
$224.3K – $299.1K
NOI $17,945 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.93%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$239.6K
$209.7K – $279.6K
NOI $16,775 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.48%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$552.3K
$483.3K – $644.4K
NOI $38,662 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.93%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
912
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 - Well-maintained residential income property with updated systems, private laundry, and outdoor space for residents.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 638 Willow St Scranton, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $259,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 2,176 square feet, built in 1935; Each unit includes 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, living room, and eat‑in kitchen; Replacement windows and a newer water heater
