Brick Church Property with
For Sale
$350,000
1521 E 6th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
CommercialSale, Bethlehem City, PA
Property Size1,931 SF
Lot Size0.39 Acres
Price / SF$181.25
Days on Market251
Property Features for 1521 E 6th Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Parking
8
Parking features
Off Street, On Street
Elementary school district
Bethlehem
Middle school district
Bethlehem
High school district
Bethlehem
Directions
Turn right onto Williams St. and Turn left onto E 5th St.
Subdivision
Bethlehem-South
Standard status
Active
APN
P7SW1B 4 4 0204
Size
1,931 SF
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
3510
Utilities
Heating system
Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1916
Building materials
Brick
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Ramos Realty · Century 21 Real Estate
(610) 866-4423
Listed By:
Anthony Ramos · License #AB068035
(484) 695-4887
Added: Jan 2
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 10 at 10:06AM
MLS# 769859
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,931-square-foot brick religious facility at 1521 E 6th Street was built in 1916 and later converted to residential use. The interior includes expansive open areas, high ceilings, oversized windows, and a lower-level basement that adds substantial usable space. Natural gas heating and public water serve the property, while parking is available both on and off the street.
A City of Bethlehem Greenway runs directly behind the building, providing immediate access to a scenic pedestrian setting. The property occupies 0.386 acres in South Bethlehem and is positioned for consideration as a distinctive specialty property, creative space, or mixed-use project, subject to applicable approvals.
A City of Bethlehem Greenway runs directly behind the building, providing immediate access to a scenic pedestrian setting. The property occupies 0.386 acres in South Bethlehem and is positioned for consideration as a distinctive specialty property, creative space, or mixed-use project, subject to applicable approvals.
Key Highlights
- 1,931 square feet on a 0.386‑acre parcel
- Brick building constructed in 1916
- Large open interiors with high ceilings and oversized windows
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$19,877
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
5.68%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$397,540
$397.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$283,957
$284.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$220,856
$220.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,931 SF
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.
Gross rent
$34.8K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.0K −$1.53/SF
EGI
$31.8K $16.47/SF
− OpEx
−$11.9K −$6.18/SF
NOI
$19.9K $10.29/SF
Area
Lehigh County, PA
Vacancy
8.50%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$397,540
Cap Rate 7%
$283,957
Cap Rate 9%
$220,856
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$284.0K
$248.5K – $331.3K
NOI $19,877 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.68%
Second Best
Office B
$201.4K
$176.3K – $235.0K
NOI $14,101 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.03%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Trade Area within ½ mile
266
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Demographics for 18015, PA
33,286
Population
12,867
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
23.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,435
Density / Sq Mi
$58,470
Median Household Income
$32,703
Median Earnings
$1,310
Median Rent
$243,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Former religious facility with open rooms, high ceilings, oversized windows, and a lower-level basement.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 1521 E 6th Street Bethlehem, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,931 square feet on a 0.386‑acre parcel; Brick building constructed in 1916; Large open interiors with high ceilings and oversized windows
