Lancaster City Bakery and
For Sale
$1,150,000
9 N Duke St, Lancaster, PA 17602
Thriving bakery with real estate and apartment upside.
Property Size3,106 SF
Price / SF$370.25
Days on Market160
Property Features for 9 N Duke St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,106 SF
Building Details
Year Built
1900
Listing Agency:
Bennett Williams Realty, Inc.
Listed By:
Francesco Conigliaro
(856) 422-9022
Source:
Kandorre
Added: Mar 27
Changed: Aug 23
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 9:18PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
For over 21 years, the bakery has been a fixture in Lancaster City, recognized for its pastries, sandwiches, cakes, and coffee. The sale presents an opportunity to acquire a business and the real estate it occupies. The sale includes the property, all equipment, proprietary recipes, the business name, and all associated entity rights. The property also features two one-bedroom apartments that offer potential. These spaces can be converted into expanded dining areas, private event space, or other creative uses. The property size is 3106 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Established bakery business (La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery) with a 21‑year history, loyal customer base, and strong local reputation.
- Sale includes both the thriving business and the real estate it occupies, providing long‑term stability and investment value.
- Sale encompasses all equipment, proprietary recipes, the business name, and associated entity rights for a seamless transition.
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
$56,657
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
4.93%
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%
$1,133,140
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$809,386
$809.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$629,522
$629.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,106 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
$80.9K $26.04/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.3K −$1.72/SF
EGI
$75.5K $24.32/SF
− OpEx
−$18.9K −$6.08/SF
NOI
$56.7K $18.24/SF
Area
Lancaster County, PA
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$26.04 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$1,133,140
Cap Rate 7%
$809,386
Cap Rate 9%
$629,522
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$809.4K
$708.2K – $944.3K
NOI $56,657 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.93%
Second Best
Retail
$522.2K
$456.9K – $609.2K
NOI $36,553 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.18%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.04M
$910.7K – $1.21M
NOI $72,859 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,744
Businesses Nearby
120k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Hotels & Casinos 34%
Shops & Services 29%
Groceries 19%
Dining 18%
Lancaster Marriott
Hotels & Casinos
40,779 visits/mo
0.2 miles
McDonald's
Dining
19,295 visits/mo
0.3 miles
C-Town Supermarkets
Groceries
9,025 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Sunoco
Shops & Services
8,706 visits/mo
0.3 miles
Turkey Hill Minit Market
Shops & Services
8,115 visits/mo
0.4 miles
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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Thriving bakery with real estate and apartment upside.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 9 N Duke St Lancaster, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Established bakery business (La Dolce Vita Courthouse Bakery) with a 21‑year history, loyal customer base, and strong local reputation.; Sale includes both the thriving business and the real estate it occupies, providing long‑term stability and investment value.; Sale encompasses all equipment, proprietary recipes, the business name, and associated entity rights for a seamless transition.
