Two-Unit Duplex with Private
New
For Sale
$437,500
125 E CHESTNUT STREET, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Separate residences provide individual utilities, parking, and outdoor areas for flexible ownership or rental use.
Property Size2,458 SF
Price / SF$177.99
Days on Market4
Property Features for 125 E CHESTNUT STREET
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,458 SF
Property subtype
Duplex
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR/1.5BA
Multifamily Units
2
Additional Details
Utilities to Site
Yes
Building Details
Year Built
1890
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty, LLC
(888) 397-7352
Listed By:
Cydney M. Long · License #RS373992
(856) 654-3023
Source:
Cummingsrealtors
Added: Aug 31
Changed: Sep 3
Last Checked: Sep 2 at 6:19PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,458-square-foot duplex contains two separate residences, each arranged with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, and 1 half bathroom. Both units include living rooms, eat-in kitchens, first-floor laundry, and upper-level sleeping and bathing areas. Walk-through bedrooms add flexibility, while attic and basement areas provide additional storage. The property was built in 1890 and has received ongoing maintenance and updates.
The residences occupy a large corner lot with separate yard areas and private parking. One yard is enclosed by fencing. Utility systems are individually metered for gas and electric service, while the well aquifer is shared. The property is currently held under one deed; any future division into separate deeds would require municipal, zoning, subdivision, and legal review.
The residences occupy a large corner lot with separate yard areas and private parking. One yard is enclosed by fencing. Utility systems are individually metered for gas and electric service, while the well aquifer is shared. The property is currently held under one deed; any future division into separate deeds would require municipal, zoning, subdivision, and legal review.
Key Highlights
- Two residences with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath each
- 2,458 square feet on a large corner lot
- Separate gas and electric meters; shared aquifer for the well
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
$24,232
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
5.54%
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%
$484,640
$484.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$346,171
$346.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$269,244
$269.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,458 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
$36.0K $14.64/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$0.56/SF
EGI
$34.6K $14.08/SF
− OpEx
−$10.4K −$4.23/SF
NOI
$24.2K $9.86/SF
Area
Berks County, PA
Vacancy
3.80%
Lease Rate
$14.64 /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%
$484,640
Cap Rate 7%
$346,171
Cap Rate 9%
$269,244
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$346.2K
$302.9K – $403.9K
NOI $24,232 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.54%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$302.6K
$264.8K – $353.0K
NOI $21,180 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.84%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$403.5K
$353.1K – $470.8K
NOI $28,245 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.46%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
79
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 19505, PA
3,397
Population
1,441
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
7.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
430
Density / Sq Mi
$96,464
Median Household Income
$52,902
Median Earnings
$1,147
Median Rent
$298,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Separate residences provide individual utilities, parking, and outdoor areas for flexible ownership or rental use.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 125 E CHESTNUT STREET Bechtelsville, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $437,500.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two residences with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath each; 2,458 square feet on a large corner lot; Separate gas and electric meters; shared aquifer for the well
