Single-Story Retail Coffee
17 South 9th Street Allentown, PA 18102
For Sale
$329,000
Single-story storefront built for coffee shop use with dedicated food prep space and prominent street frontage.
Property Size860 SF
Price / SF$382.56
Days on Market110
Property Features for 17 South 9th Street
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 860 SF
- Property subtype
- Retail - Freestanding
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1930
Listing Agency:
NAI Summit
(610) 432-7175
Listed By:
Jennifer Kennedy · License #123456
Source:
Commercialcafe
Added: Apr 9
Changed: Jul 23
Last Checked: Jul 23 at 11:49AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This well-maintained single-story commercial building is currently fit out as a coffee shop, with a functional retail floor and dedicated food prep areas. The interior layout is flexible and could support other retail or office uses, and the property also offers potential to install a ventilation system for expanded culinary concepts.
Located in the heart of downtown Allentown, the property sits near the center of the city within the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). It is positioned one block from Hamilton Street and is surrounded by retail, office, and residential buildings, with prominent street frontage along S. 9th Street and on-street parking.
The storefront configuration and street-facing presence make it a practical option for an owner-user seeking a downtown retail location or for an investor looking to capitalize on ongoing neighborhood activity tied to the NIZ designation.
Located in the heart of downtown Allentown, the property sits near the center of the city within the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). It is positioned one block from Hamilton Street and is surrounded by retail, office, and residential buildings, with prominent street frontage along S. 9th Street and on-street parking.
The storefront configuration and street-facing presence make it a practical option for an owner-user seeking a downtown retail location or for an investor looking to capitalize on ongoing neighborhood activity tied to the NIZ designation.
Key Highlights
- ~860 SF single‑story commercial storefront built in 1930
- Currently fit out as a coffee shop with dedicated food prep areas
- Prominent street frontage on S. 9th Street
Financial Insights For Specialty Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $16.5k | $19.20 |
| − Vacancy | −$743 | −$0.86 |
| EGI | $15.8k | $18.34 |
| − OpEx | −$3.9k | −$4.58 |
| NOI | $11.8k | $13.75 |
860 SF · lease $19.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$169.0K
$147.8K – $197.1K
NOI $11,827 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.59%
Second Best
Retail
$151.3K
$132.4K – $176.6K
NOI $10,593 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.22%
Theoretical Best
—
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Nowhere Coffee Co. ...
Cafe & Coffee Shop
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Single-story storefront built for coffee shop use with dedicated food prep space and prominent street frontage.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 17 South 9th Street Allentown, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $329,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: ~860 SF single‑story commercial storefront built in 1930; Currently fit out as a coffee shop with dedicated food prep areas; Prominent street frontage on S. 9th Street
