Brick Duplex with Private
New
For Sale
$437,500
125 E CHESTNUT Street, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
Multi-Family, BECHTELSVILLE, PA
Property Size2,458 SF
Lot Size0.35 Acres
Price / SF$177.99
Days on Market1
Property Features for 125 E CHESTNUT Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
Driveway
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Elementary school district
BOYERTOWN AREA
Middle school district
BOYERTOWN AREA
High school district
BOYERTOWN AREA
Standard status
Active
Size
2,458 SF
Lot size
0.35 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4666
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Wall Unit(s)
Building Details
Year built
1890
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty, LLC
(888) 397-7352
Listed By:
Cydney M. Long · License #RS373992
(856) 654-3023
Added: Sep 3
Last Checked: Sep 3 at 11:06AM
MLS# PABK2077426
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This brick duplex at 125 E Chestnut Street contains two separate residences within a 2,458-square-foot property. Each side includes two bedrooms, one full bathroom, one half bathroom, a living room, an eat-in kitchen, and laundry located near the main-level powder room. Walk-through bedrooms add flexibility to both floor plans, while attic and basement areas provide additional storage.
The property occupies 0.35 acres in Bechtelsville and includes private parking, two yard areas, and a fully fenced yard on one side. The residences have separate utility services, with the exception of a shared aquifer serving the well. Built in 1890, the property combines brick construction with forced-air heat and wall-unit cooling. It is currently held under one deed, with any future division subject to municipal, zoning, subdivision, and legal requirements.
The property occupies 0.35 acres in Bechtelsville and includes private parking, two yard areas, and a fully fenced yard on one side. The residences have separate utility services, with the exception of a shared aquifer serving the well. Built in 1890, the property combines brick construction with forced-air heat and wall-unit cooling. It is currently held under one deed, with any future division subject to municipal, zoning, subdivision, and legal requirements.
Key Highlights
- Two residences, each with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath
- 2,458 square feet on a 0.35‑acre parcel
- Brick construction dating to 1890
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 - Two residences provide separate living areas, parking, storage, and distinct utility services sharing an aquifer-fed well.
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, each with 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath; 2,458 square feet on a 0.35‑acre parcel; Brick construction dating to 1890
