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    1521 E 6th Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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    $350,000

    COMMERCIAL - Bethlehem City, PA

    Property size:
    1,931 SF
    Lot size:
    0.39 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $181/SF
    Added:
    Jan 2, 2026
    Days on Market:
    141
    Last Refresh:
    May 23 at 5:06 pm

    Property Features for 1521 E 6th Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking
    8
    Parking features
    Off Street, On Street
    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

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    Listing Contact
    Anthony Ramos
    Anthony Ramos

    Listing agent Anthony Ramos

    Listing office Century 21 Ramos Realty 230 E 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA

    Listing date Jan 2, 2026

    MLS# 769859

    Copyright © 2026 Greater Lehigh Valley REALTORS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • Unique former church property converted to residential use with redevelopment potential.
    • Located in Bethlehem's revitalization zone with direct access to the City of Bethlehem Greenway.
    • Large open spaces, soaring ceilings, and generous natural light.
    • Spacious lower‑level basement suitable for creative or commercial space.
    • Opportunity to purchase adjacent home and parcel for expanded development.
    • Brick construction with natural gas heating.

    Overview

    Located in South Bethlehem, this property at 1521 E 6th St is a former church with potential for redevelopment. Previously converted to residential use, the 1,931 square foot property features large open spaces and soaring ceilings. Oversized windows provide generous natural light. A spacious lower-level basement offers additional space. The 0.386-acre lot has direct access to the City of Bethlehem Greenway. Located within Bethlehem's revitalization and improvement zone, this property is suitable for a unique residence, studio, gallery, or mixed-use project. The home next door and a second parcel across the street could be made available for purchase at an additional price.

    Financial Insights

    Value Estimation Calculated for Mixed Use

    Conservative
    $220.9K
    NOI $19,877 @ 9.00% cap · cautious / downside scenario
    Moderate
    $284.0K
    NOI $19,877 @ 7.00% cap · market / base-case scenario
    Aggressive
    $397.5K
    NOI $19,877 @ 5.00% cap · optimistic / upside scenario

    NOI & Cap Rate Calculator

    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.
         Calculated for Mixed Use

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $34.8k $18.00
    − Vacancy −$3.0k −$1.53
    EGI $31.8k $16.47
    − OpEx −$11.9k −$6.18
    NOI $19.9k $10.29
    1,931 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.50% · expense 37.50%

    Alternative Use Scenarios

    Best Use
    Mixed Use
    $284.0K
    $248.5K – $331.3K (±1% cap)
    NOI $19,877 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.68%
    Second Best
    —
    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    —
    —
    same as Best Use
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Churches & religious facilities

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Accounting Firm

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Bethlehem
    County
    Lehigh
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.350395
    Latitude
    40.610474

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Church & religious facility - Unique property in South Bethlehem with endless possibilities.
    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: Unique former church property converted to residential use with redevelopment potential.; Located in Bethlehem's revitalization zone with direct access to the City of Bethlehem Greenway.; Large open spaces, soaring ceilings, and generous natural light.
    (610) 866-4423
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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