6-Unit Mixed-Use
For Sale
$1,650,000
13-15 S CHESTER RD, Swarthmore, PA 19081
Four residential apartments and two commercial spaces provide a varied occupancy profile with separately metered tenant utilities.
Property Size5,580 SF
Price / SF$295.70
Days on Market49
Property Features for 13-15 S CHESTER RD
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
5,580 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Units
Unit Mix
4 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
4
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Amenities
private assigned parking
Building Details
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
KW Greater West Chester
(484) 639-3748
Listed By:
Branka Saula · License #RS298421
(484) 639-3748
Source:
Opal-realestate
Added: Jul 14
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 3:56AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use property contains six units: four 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartments above two street-level commercial spaces. The residential units include full kitchens and storage, while the commercial component consists of a storefront with storage and basement access plus a built-out studio with separate baths. The commercial spaces may also be combined into an approximately 3,090-square-foot unit. Private assigned parking supports the downtown configuration, and utilities are separately paid by tenants for electric and gas service.
Capital work includes a new underground sewage system completed in 2023 and kitchen and bathroom renovations in select apartments. Unfinished third-floor space covers approximately two-thirds of the second-floor footprint and may support additional units or rental area subject to township approvals. The property is across from the Swarthmore train station and near Swarthmore College.
Capital work includes a new underground sewage system completed in 2023 and kitchen and bathroom renovations in select apartments. Unfinished third-floor space covers approximately two-thirds of the second-floor footprint and may support additional units or rental area subject to township approvals. The property is across from the Swarthmore train station and near Swarthmore College.
Key Highlights
- Six‑unit configuration with 4 residential apartments and 2 street‑level commercial spaces
- Four 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath residential units with full kitchens and storage
- Commercial spaces can be combined into an approximately 3,090 SF unit
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
$55,937
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
3.39%
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%
$1,118,740
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$799,100
$799.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$621,522
$621.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,580 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
$117.8K $21.12/SF
− Vacancy
−$16.1K −$2.89/SF
EGI
$101.7K $18.23/SF
− OpEx
−$45.8K −$8.20/SF
NOI
$55.9K $10.02/SF
Area
Delaware County, PA
Vacancy
13.70%
Lease Rate
$21.12 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$1,118,740
Cap Rate 7%
$799,100
Cap Rate 9%
$621,522
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$799.1K
$699.2K – $932.3K
NOI $55,937 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.39%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$789.2K
$690.5K – $920.7K
NOI $55,242 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.35%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.69M
$1.48M – $1.97M
NOI $118,426 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
528
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19081, PA
10,803
Population
3,875
Households
2.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
66%
College-Educated
99%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,910
Density / Sq Mi
$129,973
Median Household Income
$54,288
Median Earnings
$1,452
Median Rent
$333,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Four residential apartments and two commercial spaces provide a varied occupancy profile with separately metered tenant utilities.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 13-15 S CHESTER RD Swarthmore, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,650,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six‑unit configuration with 4 residential apartments and 2 street‑level commercial spaces; Four 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath residential units with full kitchens and storage; Commercial spaces can be combined into an approximately 3,090 SF unit
