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Prime Retail Building Opportunity
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$9,000,000

1528 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Rare building opportunity in high-traffic Philadelphia location.

Property Size26,700 SF
Price / SF$337.08
Days on Market319

Property Features for 1528 Chestnut Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 26,700 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

Building Size 26,700 SF
Year Built 1920
Listing Agency: Metro Commercial - PA
Listed By: Scott Benson
Source: Metrocommercial
Added: Nov 21, 2025 Changed: Oct 6 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 5:09PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property presents a rare building opportunity situated at 1528 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. The property, with a size of 26700 square feet, is positioned at the corner of 16th & Chestnut, an area noted for having the highest pedestrian counts in the city. Recent activity in the area includes deals with JD Sports and Wonder, reactivating the corner.

Key Highlights

  • Rare building opportunity
  • Located at 16th & Chestnut
  • Highest pedestrian counts in the city

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$301,769
Cap Rate
3.35%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$6,035,380 $6.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$4,310,986 $4.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$3,352,989 $3.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 26,700 SF
Gross rent
$480.6K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$49.5K −$1.85/SF
EGI
$431.1K $16.15/SF
− OpEx
−$129.3K −$4.84/SF
NOI
$301.8K $11.30/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
10.30%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$6,035,380
Cap Rate 7%
$4,310,986
Cap Rate 9%
$3,352,989

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$4.31M
$3.77M – $5.03M (±1% cap)
NOI $301,769 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.35%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$6.51M
$5.70M – $7.59M (±1% cap)
NOI $455,633 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.06%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Peak Performance Hormone ... Medical Clinic Portabella Clothing & Fashion Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Butcher Veterinary Clinic Pet Grooming Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

26,467
Businesses Nearby
311k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 36% Hotels & Casinos 26% Apparel 22% Shops & Services 11%
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia Hotels & Casinos
30,824 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Starbucks Dining
22,463 visits/mo 0.2 miles
UNIQLO Apparel
20,066 visits/mo 0.1 miles
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection By Hilton Hotels & Casinos
19,294 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Starbucks Dining
16,511 visits/mo 0.3 miles

Demographics for 19102, PA

7,568
Population
4,606
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
87%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
0.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
37,840
Density / Sq Mi
$114,844
Median Household Income
$79,552
Median Earnings
$2,249
Median Rent
$412,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Philadelphia, PA

6.7% 2019
8.2% 2020
7.8% 2021
6.6% 2022
6.2% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Rare building opportunity in high-traffic Philadelphia location.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 1528 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $9,000,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Rare building opportunity; Located at 16th & Chestnut; Highest pedestrian counts in the city
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