Brick Duplex with Private
For Sale
$315,000
1513 W Chew Street, Allentown, PA 18102
ResidentialIncome, Allentown City, PA
Property Size2,016 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$156.25
Days on Market37
Property Features for 1513 W Chew Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
r-mh-Medium High Density
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1
Parking
1
Subdivision
West Park
Elementary school district
Allentown
Middle school district
Allentown
High school district
Allentown
Directions
Coming from Route 22 exit on 15th St. towards Allentown
Standard status
Active
APN
5497507109741
Size
2,016 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
2962
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Electric (Heating), Baseboard
Water source
Public
Amenities
private backyard
eat-in kitchen
semi-finished basement
separate entrance
Building Details
Year built
1910
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Hardwood, Carpet
Building materials
Brick
Listing Agency:
Howard Hanna TheFrederickGroup
(610) 398-0411
Listed By:
Blanca T. Echeverria
(484) 547-8749
Added: Aug 12
Changed: Sep 16
Last Checked: Sep 17 at 5:06AM
MLS# 782481
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,016-square-foot brick duplex, built in 1910, contains two distinct residential units. The lower unit has one bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, and an eat-in kitchen with access to the private backyard. The upper unit includes three bedrooms, a full bathroom, a living room, and an eat-in kitchen. Hardwood and carpet flooring are present, with electric baseboard heating throughout the property.
The property includes a semi-finished basement with partial finished space and a separate entrance. Each unit operates independently for utilities, with electric and water-heating costs assigned to the tenants. Public water and public sewer serve the residence. Located in Allentown City, the property is near West Park, major hospitals, the Allentown Fairground, restaurants, and essential highways. The zoning is r-mh-Medium High Density, and the seller will provide a CO.
The property includes a semi-finished basement with partial finished space and a separate entrance. Each unit operates independently for utilities, with electric and water-heating costs assigned to the tenants. Public water and public sewer serve the residence. Located in Allentown City, the property is near West Park, major hospitals, the Allentown Fairground, restaurants, and essential highways. The zoning is r-mh-Medium High Density, and the seller will provide a CO.
Key Highlights
- 2,016‑square‑foot brick duplex built in 1910
- One‑bedroom lower unit and three‑bedroom upper unit
- Private backyard accessible from the lower unit’s eat‑in kitchen
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
$21,147
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
6.71%
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%
$422,940
$422.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$302,100
$302.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$234,967
$235.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,016 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
$32.7K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.4K −$1.22/SF
EGI
$30.2K $14.99/SF
− OpEx
−$9.1K −$4.50/SF
NOI
$21.1K $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%
$422,940
Cap Rate 7%
$302,100
Cap Rate 9%
$234,967
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$302.1K
$264.3K – $352.5K
NOI $21,147 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.71%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$265.7K
$232.5K – $310.0K
NOI $18,601 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.91%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$396.1K
$346.6K – $462.1K
NOI $27,724 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.80%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,920
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two independent units offer separate living areas, kitchens, bathrooms, and utility arrangements, plus a semi-finished basement with its own entrance.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1513 W Chew Street Allentown, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $315,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,016‑square‑foot brick duplex built in 1910; One‑bedroom lower unit and three‑bedroom upper unit; Private backyard accessible from the lower unit’s eat‑in kitchen
