Two-Unit Duplex with Off-Street
For Sale
$529,000
138 CHURCH STREET, Malvern, PA 19355
Two-unit duplex in Malvern with off-street parking, featuring one 2 bed/1 bath unit and one 1 bed/1 bath unit.
Property Size1,736 SF
Price / SF$304.72
Days on Market50
Property Features for 138 CHURCH STREET
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,736 SF
Property subtype
Duplex
Building Details
Year Built
1895
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
KW Greater West Chester
(610) 436-6500
Listed By:
Jeffrey Scott · License #RS349452
(610) 739-0427
Source:
Cummingsrealtors
Added: Jul 27
Changed: Sep 12
Last Checked: Sep 12 at 7:39AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-unit duplex offers a simple, tenant-friendly layout with two separate residences. One unit is configured with two bedrooms and one full bathroom, while the second unit includes one bedroom and one full bathroom. Off-street parking is available, reducing day-to-day hassle for tenants.
The property is located in Malvern with downtown within easy walking distance, supporting walkable daily routines. Burke Park and Randolph Woods are nearby for outdoor time, and the Malvern train station is minutes away for regional commuting.
Built in 1895, the property totals 1,736 SF and is positioned on a residential street setting with convenient access to area schools and shopping, including Villa Maria Academy High School nearby and Target Grocery a short drive away.
The property is located in Malvern with downtown within easy walking distance, supporting walkable daily routines. Burke Park and Randolph Woods are nearby for outdoor time, and the Malvern train station is minutes away for regional commuting.
Built in 1895, the property totals 1,736 SF and is positioned on a residential street setting with convenient access to area schools and shopping, including Villa Maria Academy High School nearby and Target Grocery a short drive away.
Key Highlights
- Two units: one 2 bed/1 full bath and one 1 bed/1 full bath
- Off‑street parking for added tenant convenience
- Built in 1895
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
$19,949
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
3.77%
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%
$398,980
$399.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$284,986
$285.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$221,656
$221.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,736 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
$33.3K $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.8K −$2.78/SF
EGI
$28.5K $16.42/SF
− OpEx
−$8.5K −$4.92/SF
NOI
$19.9K $11.49/SF
Area
Chester County, PA
Vacancy
14.50%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /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%
$398,980
Cap Rate 7%
$284,986
Cap Rate 9%
$221,656
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$285.0K
$249.4K – $332.5K
NOI $19,949 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.77%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$268.9K
$235.3K – $313.7K
NOI $18,824 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.56%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$526.3K
$460.6K – $614.1K
NOI $36,844 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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96
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Demographics for 19355, PA
29,273
Population
11,815
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
73%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
38.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
764
Density / Sq Mi
$162,917
Median Household Income
$87,900
Median Earnings
$1,960
Median Rent
$662,200
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit duplex in Malvern with off-street parking, featuring one 2 bed/1 bath unit and one 1 bed/1 bath unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 138 CHURCH STREET Malvern, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $529,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two units: one 2 bed/1 full bath and one 1 bed/1 full bath; Off‑street parking for added tenant convenience; Built in 1895
