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Corner-Lot Triplex
For Sale
$475,000
Pending

1698 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

Three-unit residential property with varied layouts, private parking, and yard areas near dining, shopping, and daily amenities.

Property Size3,353 SF
Days on Market201

Property Features for 1698 Columbia Avenue

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 3,353 SF
Total Parking Spaces 3
Property subtype Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Zoning RESIDENTIAL

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 3

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $5,357

Amenities

No
Refrigerator, Stove
Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Built-Ins, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Window Treatments
2+ Access Exits
No Pool
Awning(s), Sidewalks

Building Details

Year Built 1920
Listing Agency: Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty
Listed By: Anne M Lusk · License #RS210178L
Source: Compass
Added: Mar 30 Changed: Oct 15 Last Checked: Oct 15 at 1:18AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Lusk & Associates Sotheby's International Realty

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Investment Insights

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Built in 1920, this 3,353-square-foot triplex contains two units on the main level and a third residence upstairs. The first main-floor unit includes a living room, dine-in kitchen with built-in cabinetry, two bedrooms, and a Jack-and-Jill full bathroom with a tub and shower. The second has an eat-in kitchen, living room with luxury vinyl plank flooring, sizable bedrooms, and a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a walk-in shower. The upper unit offers broad living areas, carpeting, and abundant windows.

The property occupies a corner lot in Lancaster and provides three private off-street parking spaces, along with front and side yard areas. RESIDENTIAL zoning applies. Additional features include ceiling fans, window treatments, two or more access exits, sidewalks, and awnings. The property is near local dining, shopping, and everyday amenities and is served by the Penn Manor School District.

Key Highlights

  • 3,353 SF triplex built in 1920
  • Three residential units arranged across main and upper levels
  • Three private off‑street parking spaces on a corner lot

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$37,453
Cap Rate
7.88%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$749,060 $749.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$535,043 $535.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$416,144 $416.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,353 SF
Gross rent
$54.3K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$815 −$0.24/SF
EGI
$53.5K $15.96/SF
− OpEx
−$16.1K −$4.79/SF
NOI
$37.5K $11.17/SF
Area
Lancaster County, PA
Vacancy
1.50%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$749,060
Cap Rate 7%
$535,043
Cap Rate 9%
$416,144

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$535.0K
$468.2K – $624.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,453 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.88%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$471.8K
$412.9K – $550.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,029 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.95%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.12M
$983.2K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,653 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.56%
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Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Barber Shop Kitchen & Bath Showroom Daycare Center Bakery Building Supply

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

Lease Details

3
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

554
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 17603, PA

66,739
Population
28,142
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
30.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,225
Density / Sq Mi
$77,156
Median Household Income
$40,043
Median Earnings
$1,265
Median Rent
$244,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit residential property with varied layouts, private parking, and yard areas near dining, shopping, and daily amenities.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1698 Columbia Avenue Lancaster, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $475,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,353 SF triplex built in 1920; Three residential units arranged across main and upper levels; Three private off‑street parking spaces on a corner lot
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