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Five-Unit Apartment Building with Balcony
For Sale
$600,000

149 W Ridge Street, Lansford, PA 18232

MULTI_FAMILY - Lansford Boro, PA

Property Size5,300 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$113.21
Days on Market21

Property Features for 149 W Ridge Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Apartment
Zoning C
Bedrooms 11
Bathrooms 5
Full bathrooms 5
Rooms Bedroom 2, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 11, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 9, Bathroom 5, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 10, Bedroom 8, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 7
Parking 8
Interior features Balcony
Subdivision No Subdivision
Elementary school district Panther Valley
Middle school district Panther Valley
High school district Panther Valley
Directions Take PA-145 N / MacArthur Rd toward Walnutport. Continue toward PA-248 W. Follow US-209 S toward Lehighton / Jim Thorpe / Nesquehoning. Continue into Lansford.Turn onto W Bertsch St and follow it to 149 W Bertsch St. 35-45 minutes from Allentown
Standard status Active
APN 122A2-24-A14
Size 5,300 SF
Lot size 0.07 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 5257

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Baseboard, Electric (Heating)
Cooling system Window Unit(s)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1929
Floors in Building 3
Number of units 5
Flooring type Hardwood
Building materials Frame, Stone, VinylSiding
Listing Agency: Steel City Realty
Listed By: Joshua Schoenberger
Added: Jul 12 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 6:06PM
MLS# 780415

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This extensively renovated five-unit apartment building offers diversified rental housing with two 3-bedroom units, two 2-bedroom units, and one 1-bedroom unit. Interior improvements include refreshed walls and ceilings, neutral paint, mold-resistant coatings, subfloor repairs, durable wood-look flooring, updated kitchens with new cabinetry and countertops where required, and renovated bathrooms with updated vanities, fixtures, mirrors, toilets, and tub surrounds. Upgrades also include improved lighting and outlets, replacement appliances where needed, and common-area enhancements such as fresh paint, durable wall finishes, stair safety upgrades, and added windows for natural light. The building includes a balcony and features hardwood flooring.

Significant capital work includes a complete roof tear-off and replacement, engineer-stamped and city-approved structural repairs, exterior wall rebuilds and an air and moisture barrier, insulated vinyl siding, exterior painting, replacement energy-efficient windows, new fire-rated entry and apartment doors, upgraded locks and hardware, stair framing and guardrail updates, electrical improvements, plumbing repairs, and a new interconnected 25-device smoke-detector system. There are five lined off-street parking spaces. Public water and public sewer are in place, with electric baseboard heat and window unit(s) for cooling.

Built in 1929, the property is positioned for continued tenancy with reduced deferred-maintenance exposure.

Key Highlights

  • Extensively renovated five‑unit apartment building with a balcony
  • Unit mix: two 3‑bedroom units, two 2‑bedroom units, and one 1‑bedroom unit
  • Complete roof tear‑off and replacement plus engineer‑stamped, city‑approved structural repairs

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $95.4k $18.00
− Vacancy −$6.5k −$1.22
EGI $88.9k $16.78
− OpEx −$40.0k −$7.55
NOI $48.9k $9.23
5,300 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 6.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$698.6K
$611.3K – $815.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,902 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.15%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.04M
$911.1K – $1.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,886 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bougie Bag Bratz Clothing & Fashion Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Spa & Massage Center HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

5
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

209
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 18232, PA

4,222
Population
2,129
Households
2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
12%
College-Educated
81%
High-School Grad
2.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,010
Density / Sq Mi
$44,078
Median Household Income
$34,802
Median Earnings
$963
Median Rent
$48,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Extensively renovated five-unit apartment building with mixed bedroom sizes, public water and sewer, electric heat, and window AC units.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 149 W Ridge Street Lansford, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Extensively renovated five‑unit apartment building with a balcony; Unit mix: two 3‑bedroom units, two 2‑bedroom units, and one 1‑bedroom unit; Complete roof tear‑off and replacement plus engineer‑stamped, city‑approved structural repairs
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