279 N Main Street, Wilkes-Barre

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About This Property
Exciting Investment Opportunity! This 5+ unit commercial-zoned property is perfect for investors seeking strong rental income. Located in a prime area with high foot traffic, this property offers endless possibilities for mixed-use development. With 5 units currently rented, this is a turn-key solution for savvy buyers. College and university rentals could be a potential opportunity. The owner pays for water across the entire building. At 281, three units have all utilities included, while tenants at 279 cover gas and electricity. The first floor of 281 is vacant, previously used as a beauty salon. Four units are rented month-to-month, and one was recently rented.
This property has sold and is no longer on the market. It sold for $540,000 in November 2024. Contact us for other recent sales nearby. Listed by Simplicity Realty.
Property Details
The Property
- Property Type
- Residential Income
- Sub-Type
- Multi Family
- Style
- 3 or More Units
- Condition
- Excellent
Interior
- Basement
- Concrete
- Interior Features
- Drywall
- Included
- Stove. Refrigerator
Systems
- Heating
- Natural Gas, Radiant
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Exterior & Lot
- Exterior
- Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition
- Garage
- 1.5 Car Detached
- Lot Dimensions
- 50x105
Location
- County
- Luzerne County
- School District
- Wilkes-Barre
- Zoning
- Commercial
Costs & Listing
- Annual Taxes
- $3,029
- Gross Income
- $72,000
- Net Operating Income
- $64,487
- Cap Rate
- 10.32%
- MLS #
- 24-4466
- Listed By
- Simplicity Realty
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