Operating Diner with Liquor
189 Claremont Avenue, Tamaqua, PA 18252
- Added:
- Jun 13, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 374
- Last Refresh:
- Jun 21 at 7:06 pm
Property Features for 189 Claremont Avenue
General Information
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- HC
- Parking
- 48
- Security features
- Security System
- Basement
- Full
- Standard status
- Pending
- APN
- 25-23-0043
- Size
- 4,988 SF
- Lot size
- 0.64 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Description
- See deed for legal description
- Tax Annual Amount
- 5546
Utilities
- Utilities
- Cable Available
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Heating system
- Central, Forced Air, Electric (Heating), Heat Pump (Heating), Propane (Heating)
- Cooling system
- Central Air
- Water source
- Public
Building Details
- Year built
- 1941
- Floors in Building
- 1
- Roof type
- Rubber
Listing agent Rose M Beck (610) 670-2770
Listing office RE/MAX of Reading 1290 Broadcasting Rd, Wyomissing, PA (610) 670-2770
Listing date Jun 13, 2025
MLS# PM-133310
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HighLights
- 1941 diner building originally constructed as a diner car and currently operating as a diner
- Sale includes the property, the business, trade fixtures, and intellectual property
- New roof installed in 2023, plus new gutters and downspouts
- Two Carrier rooftop heating units replaced in 2015 and 2018; central air conditioning
- 2 fire suppression systems and 3 fire extinguishers on site
- PennDOT reports typical traffic counts of approximately 20,000 cars per day at the intersection; ample on‑site parking with lot resurfacing/seal coat (Aug 2025)
Overview
This sale includes a historically significant, currently operating diner building originally constructed as a diner car in 1941. The property has been remodeled and expanded over time to support today’s restaurant operations, and includes the business, trade fixtures, and intellectual property. Recent capital improvements include a new roof installed in 2023, along with new gutters and downspouts. The site also features two Fire Suppression systems and three Fire extinguishers. Two Carrier rooftop heating units were replaced in 2015 and 2018.
The property is located in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania at the intersection of two main state highways. According to PennDOT, typical traffic counts at this location are approximately 20,000 cars per day, with additional activity expected on Wednesdays due to a nearby farmers market. The property provides ample parking to accommodate a large clientele, and the lot has recently been resurfaced, including seal coating applied in August 2025.
For buyers seeking an established food service operation, this offering is structured to support immediate use, with the restaurant business, fixtures, and related intellectual property included. A liquor license is available to purchase separately and is not included in the listing’s asking price. Serious inquiries only—contact the broker for additional details contained in the associated documents.
The property is located in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania at the intersection of two main state highways. According to PennDOT, typical traffic counts at this location are approximately 20,000 cars per day, with additional activity expected on Wednesdays due to a nearby farmers market. The property provides ample parking to accommodate a large clientele, and the lot has recently been resurfaced, including seal coating applied in August 2025.
For buyers seeking an established food service operation, this offering is structured to support immediate use, with the restaurant business, fixtures, and related intellectual property included. A liquor license is available to purchase separately and is not included in the listing’s asking price. Serious inquiries only—contact the broker for additional details contained in the associated documents.
Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
NOI Build-Up
- 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.
| Component | $ | $/SF |
|---|---|---|
| Gross rent | $71.8k | $14.40 |
| − Vacancy | −$5.7k | −$1.15 |
| EGI | $66.1k | $13.25 |
| − OpEx | −$16.5k | −$3.31 |
| NOI | $49.6k | $9.94 |
4,988 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 25.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$708.0K
$619.5K – $826.0K
NOI $49,561 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.61%
Second Best
Retail
$508.9K
$445.3K – $593.8K
NOI $35,625 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.75%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$748.2K
$654.7K – $872.9K
NOI $52,374 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.98%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Breakfast & diners
Similar Places Nearby
- The Beacon Diner — 189 Claremont Ave, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Tamaqua
- County
- Schuylkill
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Longitude
- -75.980502
- Latitude
- 40.823062
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Breakfast & diner - Landmark, remodeled diner property with ample parking and rooftop HVAC, offered with business and fixtures.
Where is this breakfast & diner located?
The property is located at 189 Claremont Avenue Tamaqua, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $749,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1941 diner building originally constructed as a diner car and currently operating as a diner; Sale includes the property, the business, trade fixtures, and intellectual property; New roof installed in 2023, plus new gutters and downspouts
