Brick Duplex with Rented
For Sale
$287,900
236 N FRANKLIN Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Multi-Family, LANCASTER, PA
Property Size1,997 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$144.17
Days on Market37
Property Features for 236 N FRANKLIN Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Quadruplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking
1
Parking features
Garage - Attached, On Street
Interior features
Wood Floors
Appliances
Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator
Elementary school district
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Middle school district
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
High school district
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Standard status
Active
Size
1,997 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4568
Utilities
Heating system
Other (Heating)
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Building Details
Year built
1900
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick, Masonry
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Hostetter Realty LLC
(717) 354-6416
Listed By:
John J Glick · License #3349959
(717) 598-7490
Added: Aug 14
Changed: Sep 17
Last Checked: Sep 19 at 12:06PM
MLS# PALA2093734
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This Lancaster City duplex contains two rental units with approximately 1,997 square feet of combined building area. The property sits on a 0.03-acre lot and dates to 1900, with brick and masonry construction, wood floors, gas oven/range appliances, refrigerators, window-unit cooling, and an attached garage. On-street parking is also available.
A separately rented garage adds another income stream to the two-unit configuration. The property is located near downtown Lancaster, shopping, restaurants, schools, and local colleges. Its address is 236 N Franklin Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, within ZIP Code 17602.
A separately rented garage adds another income stream to the two-unit configuration. The property is located near downtown Lancaster, shopping, restaurants, schools, and local colleges. Its address is 236 N Franklin Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, within ZIP Code 17602.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with approximately 1,997 square feet
- Separately rented garage provides an additional income stream
- 0.03‑acre lot in Lancaster City
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
$22,306
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
7.75%
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%
$446,120
$446.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$318,657
$318.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$247,844
$247.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,997 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
$32.4K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$485 −$0.24/SF
EGI
$31.9K $15.96/SF
− OpEx
−$9.6K −$4.79/SF
NOI
$22.3K $11.17/SF
Area
Lancaster County, PA
Vacancy
1.50%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$446,120
Cap Rate 7%
$318,657
Cap Rate 9%
$247,844
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$318.7K
$278.8K – $371.8K
NOI $22,306 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.75%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$281.0K
$245.9K – $327.9K
NOI $19,671 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.83%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$669.2K
$585.6K – $780.7K
NOI $46,844 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.27%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,562
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 17602, PA
52,665
Population
19,472
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
24.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,141
Density / Sq Mi
$71,752
Median Household Income
$38,469
Median Earnings
$1,272
Median Rent
$250,600
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two rental units are complemented by a separately rented garage and convenient access to downtown Lancaster amenities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 236 N FRANKLIN Street Lancaster, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $287,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with approximately 1,997 square feet; Separately rented garage provides an additional income stream; 0.03‑acre lot in Lancaster City
