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222 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503

$2,595,000
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Property Type: Commercial Sale Baths: 6 Square Footage: 27,000 Status: Active
Current Price: $2,595,000 List Date: 12/13/2025 Last Modified: 12/13/2025

Overview

Description

An exceptional opportunity to own a piece of Scranton history. The iconic Ritz Theater, prominently located at 222 Wyoming Avenue in the heart of downtown Scranton, offers timeless architectural character and endless artistic (and revenue generating) potential. This magnificent building has hosted the likes of Harry Houdini, Lucille Ball, and is currently a hub of activity in the downtown.

Supplements: This well-known performance venue features a striking façade, soaring interior volumes, and original design elements that reflect the grandeur of early 20th-century theater architecture. The property's flexible layout and generous square footage make it ideal for a variety of uses, including live entertainment, bar and restaurant location, event s ... (Read more) This well-known performance venue features a striking façade, soaring interior volumes, and original design elements that reflect the grandeur of early 20th-century theater architecture. The property's flexible layout and generous square footage make it ideal for a variety of uses, including live entertainment, bar and restaurant location, event space, boutique cinema, mixed-use development, creative offices, or destination retail. Situated along bustling Wyoming Avenue, the property benefits from high visibility, strong pedestrian traffic, and proximity to restaurants, government offices, universities, and regional attractions. Its central location places it minutes from major highways and is a short 2 hour drive to both New York City and Philadelphia. The Ritz Theater presents a rare investment opportunity for developers, investors, or owner-users seeking a signature property with historical significance and downtown presence.

Listing Details MLS# 25-6236

Location, Tax & Legal

House # (1)
222
Street Name
Wyoming
Street Suffix
Avenue
City (Post Office)
Scranton
State/Province
PA
Zip Code
18503
MLS Area
Misc Out of County
County
Lackawanna
Municipality
Scranton City
Develop/Subdivision
None
School District
Other - See Remarks
Zoning
Commercial
PIN#
15627020007
DB/Record Book
2023
Page
18709
Appeal Pending
No
Total County Assmnt
84000
Est County Tax
7558.32
Est Total Tax
36192.1

Listing Information

For Sale
Y
Limited Service
No

Property Information

Property Sub Type
Mixed Use
Realtor.COM Type
Commercial
Aprx Total SF
27000
SqFt Other
27000
Year Built
1907
Year Built Age
100 Plus Yrs
Acreage Range
Up to 1 Acre
Total Bathrooms
6
Environmental Survey
N
SqFt Office
0
SqFt Warehouse
0
Garage Stalls
No
# Spaces Off-Street
0
# of Docks
0

Remarks Directions

Directions
Wyoming Ave downtown Scranton

Remarks & Directions

Included
Liquor license, Some restaurant equipment, some A/V equipment (seller to provide inventory list)
Excluded
Tenants / owners personal items
Hot Sheet Comment
new

More Information

Income & Expenses

Sewer Exp
7800
Water Exp
7800
Electric Exp
36000
Gas Exp
4800
R.E. Tax Expense
36192
Fire Liab Ins Exp
15035

Heat Fuel Type

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Condition

Good
Yes

AC Type

Central
Yes

Hot Water

Electric
Yes
Gas
Yes

Water

Public
Yes

Exterior

Brick
Yes
Dryvit
Yes
Wood
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Sewer

Public
Yes

Roof

Rolled
Yes

Property Features

Basement
Yes
Display Window
Yes
Elevator(s)
Yes
Established Business
Yes
Exterior Lighting
Yes
Exterior Signage
Yes
Fire Alarm
Yes
Freezer Space
Yes
Handicap Features
Yes
High Traffic Area
Yes
Prime Location
Yes
Rest Rooms
Yes
Smoke/Fire Alarm
Yes

Present Use

Business
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Restaurant
Yes
Retail
Yes
Other - See Remarks
Yes

Ceiling Height

9'1' to 10'
Yes
10'1' to 11'
Yes
11'1' to 12'
Yes
30' 1'+
Yes

Included in Sale

Land
Yes
Building
Yes
Equipment
Yes
Existing Leases
Yes
Liquor License
Yes
Trade/Business Name
Yes

Electrical Service

3 Phase Electric
Yes

Property Features

Heat Fuel Type: Electric; Gas Heat Type: Forced Air AC Type: Central Hot Water: Electric; Gas Water: Public Sewer: Public Exterior: Brick; Dryvit; Wood; Other - See Remarks Condition: Good Roof: Rolled Property Features: Basement; Display Window; Elevator(s); Established Business; Exterior Lighting; Exterior Signage; Fire Alarm; Freezer Space; Handicap Features; High Traffic Area; Prime Location; Rest Rooms; Smoke/Fire Alarm Present Use: Business; Commercial; Restaurant; Retail; Other - See Remarks Ceiling Height: 9'1' to 10'; 10'1' to 11'; 11'1' to 12'; 30' 1'+ Included in Sale: Land; Building; Equipment; Existing Leases; Liquor License; Trade/Business Name Electrical Service: 3 Phase Electric
Listing Office: Lewith & Freeman, Kingston
Listing Agent: Carmen Winters
Last Updated: December - 13 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

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