Brick Duplex with Detached
New
For Sale
$350,000
137 E CLAY Street, Lancaster, PA 17602
Multi-Family, LANCASTER, PA
Property Size2,700 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$129.63
Days on Market3
Property Features for 137 E CLAY Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking
2
Parking features
On Street, Garage - Detached
Subdivision
ROSS
High school
MCCASKEY CAMPUS
Elementary school district
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Middle school district
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
High school district
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Standard status
Active
Size
2,700 SF
Lot size
0.06 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
7002
Utilities
Heating system
Other (Heating)
Amenities
washer/dryer
Building Details
Year built
1905
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Hometown Property Sales
(717) 207-8093
Listed By:
Jeffrey D Bowman · License #RM424148
(717) 201-1363
Added: Aug 27
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 2:06AM
MLS# PALA2094334
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This semi-detached brick duplex at 137 E Clay Street in Lancaster includes 2,700 square feet of finished living space on a 0.06-acre lot. The property contains one 1-bedroom apartment and one 2-bedroom apartment, along with a small office or nursery area. A full basement is assigned to Apartment 1 and includes the washer and dryer.
The detached two-car garage accommodates two vehicles, while on-street parking provides additional resident parking. Built in 1905, the property has brick construction and is currently tenant occupied. Both leases are month to month, and showings require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Leases and 12-month cash flow information are available for review.
The detached two-car garage accommodates two vehicles, while on-street parking provides additional resident parking. Built in 1905, the property has brick construction and is currently tenant occupied. Both leases are month to month, and showings require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Leases and 12-month cash flow information are available for review.
Key Highlights
- 2,700 square feet of finished living space on a 0.06‑acre lot
- Unit mix includes 1‑bedroom and 2‑bedroom apartments, plus a small office or nursery
- Detached 2‑car garage with additional on‑street parking
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
$30,159
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
8.62%
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%
$603,180
$603.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$430,843
$430.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$335,100
$335.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,700 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
$43.7K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$656 −$0.24/SF
EGI
$43.1K $15.96/SF
− OpEx
−$12.9K −$4.79/SF
NOI
$30.2K $11.17/SF
Area
Lancaster County, PA
Vacancy
1.50%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /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%
$603,180
Cap Rate 7%
$430,843
Cap Rate 9%
$335,100
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$430.8K
$377.0K – $502.7K
NOI $30,159 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.62%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$379.9K
$332.5K – $443.3K
NOI $26,596 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.60%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$904.8K
$791.7K – $1.06M
NOI $63,335 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.10%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,306
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 17602, PA
52,665
Population
19,472
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
24.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,141
Density / Sq Mi
$71,752
Median Household Income
$38,469
Median Earnings
$1,272
Median Rent
$250,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two occupied units offer flexible layouts, basement laundry, and both garage and on-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 137 E CLAY Street Lancaster, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,700 square feet of finished living space on a 0.06‑acre lot; Unit mix includes 1‑bedroom and 2‑bedroom apartments, plus a small office or nursery; Detached 2‑car garage with additional on‑street parking
