$2,595,000
Scranton, PA 18503
MLS# 25-6236
6 baths | 27000 sqft
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Property 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.
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Listing Information
For Sale: Y
Limited Service: No
Current Price: $2,595,000
List Price: $2,595,000
List Date: 2025-12-12
Property Information
Realtor.COM Type: Commercial
SqFt Office: 0
SqFt Warehouse: 0
SqFt Other: 27000
Lot Size: 80x160
Garage Stalls: 0
Year Built Age: 100 Plus Yrs
Acreage Range: Up to 1 Acre
# Spaces Off-Street: 0
# of Docks: 0
Environmental Survey: N
Property Sub Type: Mixed Use
Aprx Total SF: 27000
Year Built: 1907
Total Bathrooms: 6
Location, Tax & Legal
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
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
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
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: 1
Gas: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Condition
Good: 1
AC Type
Central: 1
Hot Water
Electric: 1
Gas: 1
Water
Public: 1
Exterior
Brick: 1
Dryvit: 1
Wood: 1
Other - See Remarks: 1
Sewer
Public: 1
Roof
Rolled: 1
Property Features
Basement: 1
Display Window: 1
Elevator(s): 1
Established Business: 1
Exterior Lighting: 1
Exterior Signage: 1
Fire Alarm: 1
Freezer Space: 1
Handicap Features: 1
High Traffic Area: 1
Prime Location: 1
Rest Rooms: 1
Smoke/Fire Alarm: 1
Present Use
Business: 1
Commercial: 1
Restaurant: 1
Retail: 1
Other - See Remarks: 1
Ceiling Height
9'1' to 10': 1
10'1' to 11': 1
11'1' to 12': 1
30' 1'+: 1
Included in Sale
Land: 1
Building: 1
Equipment: 1
Existing Leases: 1
Liquor License: 1
Trade/Business Name: 1
Electrical Service
3 Phase Electric: 1
Remarks Directions
Directions: Wyoming Ave downtown Scranton
Status Change Information
Status: Active
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
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 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 Office: Lewith & Freeman, Kingston
Listing Agent: Carmen Winters
Last Updated: December - 13 - 2025
Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.