Two-Unit Duplex with Covered
For Sale
$150,000
234 Mauch Chunk St, Tamaqua, PA 18252
Two separately configured units include private rear porches and shared outdoor space.
Property Size1,800 SF
Price / SF$83.33
Days on Market45
Property Features for 234 Mauch Chunk St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,800 SF
Property subtype
Residential Income
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 1BR/1BA, 1 x 3BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$5,057
Amenities
covered front porch
private rear porch
shared backyard
Building Details
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Real of Pennsylvania
(484) 744-4053
Listed By:
William Holder · License #PA319441
(484) 744-4053
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Jul 17
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 2:08PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,800-square-foot duplex contains two separately configured residences: one with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom, and another with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. The upper 3-bedroom unit is currently vacant, while the layout supports separate occupancy across both units.
Outdoor features include a covered front porch, a private rear porch for each residence, and a shared backyard. The property is in Tamaqua, near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and other everyday amenities. The combination of a vacant upper unit and distinct living spaces provides flexibility for an owner-occupant or rental operation.
Outdoor features include a covered front porch, a private rear porch for each residence, and a shared backyard. The property is in Tamaqua, near shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, and other everyday amenities. The combination of a vacant upper unit and distinct living spaces provides flexibility for an owner-occupant or rental operation.
Key Highlights
- 1,800‑square‑foot duplex with two separately configured units
- Unit mix includes 1 bedroom/1 bathroom and 3 bedrooms/1 bathroom
- Upper 3‑bedroom unit is currently vacant
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$10,603
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
7.07%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$212,060
$212.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$151,471
$151.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$117,811
$117.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,800 SF
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.
Gross rent
$16.2K $9.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.59/SF
EGI
$15.1K $8.42/SF
− OpEx
−$4.5K −$2.52/SF
NOI
$10.6K $5.89/SF
Area
Schuylkill County, PA
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$9.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$212,060
Cap Rate 7%
$151,471
Cap Rate 9%
$117,811
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$151.5K
$132.5K – $176.7K
NOI $10,603 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.07%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$140.7K
$123.1K – $164.1K
NOI $9,848 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.57%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$270.0K
$236.3K – $315.0K
NOI $18,900 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
605
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 18252, PA
11,016
Population
5,152
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
68.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
162
Density / Sq Mi
$61,020
Median Household Income
$37,835
Median Earnings
$922
Median Rent
$153,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two separately configured units include private rear porches and shared outdoor space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 234 Mauch Chunk St Tamaqua, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,800‑square‑foot duplex with two separately configured units; Unit mix includes 1 bedroom/1 bathroom and 3 bedrooms/1 bathroom; Upper 3‑bedroom unit is currently vacant
