Morbid Real Estate: April Edition
3 S. Market St., Shamokin April showers bring May flowers, but this month also brings a slew of real estate opportunities for those seeking a home whose walls reverberate with the echoes of forgotten tragedies-- or an ideal place to brush up on your mortician skills. While the listings for these properties gush about historic charm and character, the real estate agents, for some reason, completely neglected to mention the darker side of their somber pasts. 3 South Market St., Shamokin (Northumberland County). Price: $199,000 3 S. Market St. This month's edition of Morbid Real State starts off this this well-maintained commercial property in the once-booming coal town of Shamokin. Configured for professional office space, this property is currently occupied by an insurance agency on a month-to-month lease. An ideal choice for owner-occupants looking to live and work under the same roof, the second floor features a roomy apartment with access to a finished attic. It als...
