FULLY ENTITLED, SHOVEL-READY MULTIFAMILY 116 Salem Avenue, Carbondale, PA | 26 Approved Units | $795,000 Skip the approval process. This former school property in downtown Carbondale is zoning approved for 26 residential units and mixed-use redevelopment, with a special exception for parking and architectural plans in hand. At roughly $30,600 per approved unit, it offers one of the most efficient entry points into multifamily development in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Property Highlights • 26 approved residential units plus mixed-use potential • Approx. 32,272 SF existing building on a 43,000 SF site • Three contiguous parcels with frontage on Salem Ave, Spring St and Prince St • 49 on-site parking spaces with approved parking exception • Prominent, high-visibility corner with multiple access points • Architectural plans available The former school layout lends itself naturally to residential conversion, with space for common areas, storage and resident amenities. The location offers access to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre region, major transportation corridors and growing regional employment. Offered at $795,000 Buyer Broker Commission: 3%
For sale
$795,000
116 Salem Ave, Carbondale, PA 18407
52beds
31,500sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in ----
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$25/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Prominent high-visibility cornerMultiple access points
- 10 days
- 232
- 16
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Ofra Beigel 570-812-1772,
OB INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE and OB & WISE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 570-812-1772
Source: NY State MLS,MLS#: 12023874
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 52
- Bathrooms: 30
- Full bathrooms: 30
Heating
- Has Heating (Unspecified Type)
Features
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 31,500
- Total interior livable area: 31,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 31,500
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 49
- Parking features: Attached
- Garage spaces: 49
Features
- Stories: 3
- Exterior features: Corner
- Frontage length: 0
Lot
- Features: Near Bus, Near Train
Details
- Parcel number: 05505030040
- Lease amount: $0
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Masonry - Brick, Brick Siding, Masonry Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 0
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Amps(0)
- Sewer: Municipal
- Water: Municipal
Community & HOA
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Carbondale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $25/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $4,000
- Annual tax amount: $971
- Date on market: 10/12/2026
- Date available: 10/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,058/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $795,000-46.1%$25/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #12023874 Report a problem | ||
| 10/8/2025 | Listing removed | $1,475,000$47/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,475,000+14.7%$47/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem | ||
| 4/16/2025 | Listing removed | $1,285,500$41/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem | ||
| 2/23/2025 | Price change | $1,285,500+2.8%$41/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+25.3%$40/sqft |
Source: Luzerne County AOR #24-5949 Report a problem | ||
| 9/7/2024 | Listing removed | $998,000$32/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11333591 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2024 | Listed for sale | $998,000-20.2%$32/sqft |
Source: NY State MLS #11333591 Report a problem | ||
| 8/18/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
Source: Luzerne County AOR #24-2067 Report a problem | ||
| 5/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,250,000+8828.6%$40/sqft |
Source: Luzerne County AOR #24-2067 Report a problem | ||
| 7/7/2005 | Sold | $14,000 |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $971 +14.8% | $4,000 |
| 2024 | $846 +5.1% | $4,000 |
| 2023 | $805 +2.6% | $4,000 |
| 2022 | $784 | $4,000 |
| 2021 | $784 -8.3% | $4,000 |
| 2020 | $855 +2.2% | $4,000 |
| 2018 | $837 +264.3% | $4,000 |
| 2017 | $230 | $4,000 |
| 2016 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2015 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2014 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2003 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2002 | -- | $4,000 |
| 2000 | -- | $4,000 |
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