Restored Main Street Mixed-Use
For Sale
$399,000
3 S Main St, Mercersburg, PA 17236
Historic commercial property with two business spaces and two upper-level apartments.
Property Size2,500 SF
Price / SF$159.60
Days on Market24
Property Features for 3 S Main St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,500 SF
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Building Details
Year Built
1792
Buildings
1
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams of Central PA
(717) 440-8935
Listed By:
Lauren Gardner, John Gardner · License #RS365622
Source:
Premierehomegroup
Added: Aug 6
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:11PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This restored mixed-use property dates to 1792 and contains approximately 2,500 square feet of commercial and residential space. The configuration includes two commercial areas positioned on the main and lower levels, along with two apartments above. The building is described as meticulously maintained and combines historic character with an income-producing layout.
Located at 3 S Main St in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, the property occupies a Main Street setting with visibility for commercial use. Its combination of business and residential components supports owner-user occupancy with apartment income or leasing of the full property, as permitted by applicable requirements.
Located at 3 S Main St in Mercersburg, Pennsylvania, the property occupies a Main Street setting with visibility for commercial use. Its combination of business and residential components supports owner-user occupancy with apartment income or leasing of the full property, as permitted by applicable requirements.
Key Highlights
- 1792 construction date with restored historic character
- Approximately 2,500 square feet of mixed‑use space
- Two commercial spaces on the main and lower levels
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
$24,750
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
6.20%
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%
$495,000
$495.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$353,571
$353.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$275,000
$275.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,500 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
$45.0K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.4K −$2.16/SF
EGI
$39.6K $15.84/SF
− OpEx
−$14.9K −$5.94/SF
NOI
$24.8K $9.90/SF
Area
Franklin County, PA
Vacancy
12.00%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
37.50%
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%
$495,000
Cap Rate 7%
$353,571
Cap Rate 9%
$275,000
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$353.6K
$309.4K – $412.5K
NOI $24,750 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.20%
Second Best
Retail
$335.6K
$293.7K – $391.6K
NOI $23,494 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.89%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$606.2K
$530.4K – $707.2K
NOI $42,432 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.63%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
215
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 17236, PA
8,620
Population
3,741
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
125.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
69
Density / Sq Mi
$81,074
Median Household Income
$42,283
Median Earnings
$986
Median Rent
$250,100
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 - Historic commercial property with two business spaces and two upper-level apartments.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 3 S Main St Mercersburg, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1792 construction date with restored historic character; Approximately 2,500 square feet of mixed‑use space; Two commercial spaces on the main and lower levels
