Upgraded Mixed-Use Corner
For Sale
$209,000
2500 W SOMERSET Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,200 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$174.17
Days on Market9
Property Features for 2500 W SOMERSET Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
On Street
Subdivision
ALLEGHENY WEST
Elementary school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status
Active
Size
1,200 SF
Lot size
0.02 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
1455
Utilities
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating)
Building Details
Year built
1915
Number of units
2
Building materials
Masonry
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Herbert Edwards Real Estate
(215) 227-1650
Listed By:
Rodney Edwards · License #RS227507L
(215) 227-1650
Added: Aug 21
Changed: Aug 27
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 2:06PM
MLS# PAPH2662662
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use property includes approximately 1,200 square feet of space within a masonry building constructed in 1915. The first floor has been recently upgraded and was previously used as a real estate office, providing an existing commercial layout that can be adapted for retail, professional office, commercial services, or residential conversion. The property is offered in as-is condition.
Positioned on a corner parcel at 2500 W SOMERSET Street in Philadelphia, the property is near local schools, shopping districts, and public transit routes. On-street parking is available, and the building is equipped with hot water heating. Its compact footprint and existing first-floor improvements provide a defined starting point for an owner’s planned commercial or residential use.
Positioned on a corner parcel at 2500 W SOMERSET Street in Philadelphia, the property is near local schools, shopping districts, and public transit routes. On-street parking is available, and the building is equipped with hot water heating. Its compact footprint and existing first-floor improvements provide a defined starting point for an owner’s planned commercial or residential use.
Key Highlights
- 1,200 square feet in a masonry building constructed in 1915
- Recently upgraded first‑floor space
- Previously operated as a real estate office
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
$18,875
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
9.03%
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%
$377,500
$377.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$269,643
$269.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$209,722
$209.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,200 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
$36.4K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.1K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$34.3K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$15.4K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$18.9K $15.73/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$377,500
Cap Rate 7%
$269,643
Cap Rate 9%
$209,722
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$292.5K
$256.0K – $341.3K
NOI $20,478 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.80%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$269.6K
$235.9K – $314.6K
NOI $18,875 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.03%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,361
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19132, PA
33,926
Population
17,402
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
2.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
15,421
Density / Sq Mi
$30,974
Median Household Income
$30,300
Median Earnings
$1,055
Median Rent
$73,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Office in Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Recently improved first-floor space supports commercial or residential repositioning in a transit-accessible urban setting.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 2500 W SOMERSET Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $209,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,200 square feet in a masonry building constructed in 1915; Recently upgraded first‑floor space; Previously operated as a real estate office
