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    Retail/restaurant space in vibrant Rittenhouse Square available for lease.

    Type:RETAIL
    Property size:
    7,410 SF
    Lot size:
    0.29 Acres
    Added:
    Oct 28, 2025
    Days on Market:
    193
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 9:21 pm

    Property Features for 1608 Walnut St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    7,410 SF
    Lot size
    0.29 Acres
    Property subtype
    RETAIL

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    Brittany Goldberg

    Listing agent Brittany Goldberg

    Listing office MSC Retail - Philadelphia

    Listing date Oct 28, 2025

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    HighLights

    • Prime Rittenhouse Square location.
    • 2,713 SF ground floor space with 52’ frontage.
    • Rare retail/restaurant opportunity.
    • Up to 7,410 SF available on the lower level.
    • Surrounded by national retail, dense residential, and vibrant restaurant/nightlife.
    • New storefront with Q2 2025 delivery.

    Overview

    Rittenhouse Square Retail Opportunity

    This retail or restaurant space is located in the heart of Rittenhouse Square. The ground floor offers 2,713 square feet with 52 feet of frontage on Chancellor Street. An additional 7,410 square feet is available on the lower level, which can be leased with the ground floor space or separately. The property is surrounded by national retail stores, dense residential buildings, and a vibrant restaurant and nightlife scene. Delivery is expected in Q2 2025 with a new storefront.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Brian May Alternative Medicine Practice City of Hope Dev ... Medical Clinic Fienman Defense LLC Law Firm Cancelliere Jr Michael A Law Firm W. John Yahya ... Law Firm

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Hair Salon Dental Office Nail Salon Law Firm Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Philadelphia
    County
    Delaware
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.1688
    Latitude
    39.9497

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Retail space - Retail/restaurant space in vibrant Rittenhouse Square available for lease.
    Where is this retail space located?
    The property is located at 1608 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime Rittenhouse Square location.; 2,713 SF ground floor space with 52’ frontage.; Rare retail/restaurant opportunity.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable approach

    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

    Relative

    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

    Geo

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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