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Single-Story Retail Coffee Shop
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$329,000

17 South 9th Street, Allentown, PA 18102

Single-story storefront built for coffee shop use with dedicated food prep space and prominent street frontage.

Property Size860 SF
Price / SF$382.56
Days on Market200

Property Features for 17 South 9th Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 860 SF
Property subtype Retail

Building Details

Building Size 860 SF
Year Built 1930
Stories 1
Listing Agency: NAI Summit
Listed By: Jennifer Kennedy · License #PA #AB068755
Source: Naisummit
Added: Apr 9 Changed: Oct 1 Last Checked: Oct 24 at 2:28PM

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Investment Insights

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This well-maintained single-story commercial building is currently fit out as a coffee shop, with a functional retail floor and dedicated food prep areas. The interior layout is flexible and could support other retail or office uses, and the property also offers potential to install a ventilation system for expanded culinary concepts.

Located in the heart of downtown Allentown, the property sits near the center of the city within the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ). It is positioned one block from Hamilton Street and is surrounded by retail, office, and residential buildings, with prominent street frontage along S. 9th Street and on-street parking.

The storefront configuration and street-facing presence make it a practical option for an owner-user seeking a downtown retail location or for an investor looking to capitalize on ongoing neighborhood activity tied to the NIZ designation.

Key Highlights

  • ~860 SF single‑story commercial storefront built in 1930
  • Currently fit out as a coffee shop with dedicated food prep areas
  • Prominent street frontage on S. 9th Street

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$11,827
Cap Rate
3.59%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$236,540 $236.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$168,957 $169.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$131,411 $131.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 860 SF
Gross rent
$16.5K $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$743 −$0.86/SF
EGI
$15.8K $18.34/SF
− OpEx
−$3.9K −$4.58/SF
NOI
$11.8K $13.75/SF
Area
Allentown, PA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$236,540
Cap Rate 7%
$168,957
Cap Rate 9%
$131,411

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$169.0K
$147.8K – $197.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,827 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.59%
Second Best
Retail
$151.3K
$132.4K – $176.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,593 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.22%
Theoretical Best
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same as Best Use
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Current Use

Nowhere Coffee Co. ... Cafe & Coffee Shop

Suggested Use

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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

3,558
Businesses Nearby
50k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Balanced
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 96% Apparel 4%
7-Eleven Shops & Services
14,046 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Sunoco Shops & Services
12,060 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Family Dollar Shops & Services
7,924 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Chase Bank Shops & Services
3,319 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Clean Rite Center Shops & Services
3,209 visits/mo 0.4 miles

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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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • The Loyal Nine — 44 N 15th St, Allentown, PA 18102
  • Juice Junkeez — 937 Walnut St, Allentown, PA 18102
  • Gems & Joe — 1019 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
  • Nowhere Coffee Co. - Garden Gate — 17 S 9th St, Allentown, PA 18102
  • azir hotel — 1119 S 8th St, Allentown, PA 18103

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Coffee shop - Single-story storefront built for coffee shop use with dedicated food prep space and prominent street frontage.
Where is this coffee shop located?
The property is located at 17 South 9th Street Allentown, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $329,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: ~860 SF single‑story commercial storefront built in 1930; Currently fit out as a coffee shop with dedicated food prep areas; Prominent street frontage on S. 9th Street
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