All-Brick Three-Unit Investment
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139 N 5th St, Allentown, PA 18102
Fully occupied investment property with strong income and growth potential.
Property Size2,390 SF
Days on Market189
Property Features for 139 N 5th St
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
2,390 SF
Class
B
Property subtype
Multifamily
Occupancy
100%
Investment Type
Value Add
Building Details
Year Built
1900
Buildings
1
Stories
3
Units
3
Listing Agency:
eXp Commercial
(888) 397-7352
Listed By:
James Reardon · License #PA RS337438
Source:
Crexi
Added: Feb 12
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 2 at 5:14AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This is an all-brick, three-unit investment property that is fully occupied. It generates $40,280 in gross income and $35,075 in net income. The building features a diversified unit mix, including a 3-bedroom/2-bath unit, a 1-bedroom/1-bath unit, and a studio apartment. All units are currently leased with staggered expirations extending through 2026, which provides strong income stability. Tenants are responsible for all utilities, including electric, gas heat, and water. Water is submetered, making it a tenant responsibility. Landlord expenses are minimal and clearly documented, limited to taxes and insurance. The in-place rents provide consistent cash flow, with upside supported by historical leasing performance and recent rent growth in the Allentown-Central submarket. This asset is well suited for investors seeking stabilized income, a diversified unit mix, and a clear path to improved performance through rent growth. The property size is 2390 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Fully occupied, generating $40,280 gross income and $35,075 net income.
- Strong income stability with staggered lease expirations extending through 2026.
- Tenants pay all utilities, including electric, gas heat, and water (submetered).
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
$25,070
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
5.76%
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%
$501,400
$501.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$358,143
$358.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$278,556
$278.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,390 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
$38.7K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.9K −$1.22/SF
EGI
$35.8K $14.99/SF
− OpEx
−$10.7K −$4.50/SF
NOI
$25.1K $10.49/SF
Area
Allentown, PA
Vacancy
7.50%
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%
$501,400
Cap Rate 7%
$358,143
Cap Rate 9%
$278,556
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$358.1K
$313.4K – $417.8K
NOI $25,070 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.76%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$315.0K
$275.7K – $367.5K
NOI $22,052 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.07%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$469.5K
$410.8K – $547.8K
NOI $32,867 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.56%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,315
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 18102, PA
51,567
Population
18,788
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
3.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
17,189
Density / Sq Mi
$40,681
Median Household Income
$29,501
Median Earnings
$1,224
Median Rent
$146,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Fully occupied investment property with strong income and growth potential.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 139 N 5th St Allentown, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $435,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully occupied, generating $40,280 gross income and $35,075 net income.; Strong income stability with staggered lease expirations extending through 2026.; Tenants pay all utilities, including electric, gas heat, and water (submetered).
