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  • $795,000

    116 Salem Ave, Carbondale, PA 18407

    52beds
    31,500sqft
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    $5,479/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in ----
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $25/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Prominent high-visibility cornerMultiple access points
    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%
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    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

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        Estimated sales range

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        $1,058/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/12/2026Listed for sale$795,000-46.1%$25/sqft
        Source: NY State MLS #12023874 Report a problem
        10/8/2025Listing removed$1,475,000$47/sqft
        Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem
        7/22/2025Listed for sale$1,475,000+14.7%$47/sqft
        Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem
        4/16/2025Listing removed$1,285,500$41/sqft
        Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem
        2/23/2025Price change$1,285,500+2.8%$41/sqft
        Source: NY State MLS #11392145 Report a problem
        12/7/2024Listed for sale$1,250,000+25.3%$40/sqft
        Source: Luzerne County AOR #24-5949 Report a problem
        9/7/2024Listing removed$998,000$32/sqft
        Source: NY State MLS #11333591 Report a problem
        8/18/2024Listed for sale$998,000-20.2%$32/sqft
        Source: NY State MLS #11333591 Report a problem
        8/18/2024Listing removed--
        Source: Luzerne County AOR #24-2067 Report a problem
        5/7/2024Listed for sale$1,250,000+8828.6%$40/sqft
        Source: Luzerne County AOR #24-2067 Report a problem
        7/7/2005Sold$14,000
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 18407

        Getting around

        65 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        33 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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