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Mixed-Use Storefront and Residence
For Sale
$859,000

2523 Route 115, Effort, PA 18330

COMMERCIAL - Effort, PA

Property Size8,500 SF
Lot Size5.66 Acres
Price / SF$101.06
Days on Market93

Property Features for 2523 Route 115

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning VC
Zoning description Commercial
Rooms Basement
Parking 24
Security features Security System
Exterior features Rain Gutters
Basement Dirt Floor
Subdivision Chestnut Hills
Elementary school district Pleasant Valley
Middle school district Pleasant Valley
High school district Pleasant Valley
Standard status Active
APN 02.8.1.50
Size 8,500 SF
Lot size 5.66 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Description 02624800082201
Tax Annual Amount 8674
Legal Description 02624800082201

Utilities

Sewer type Septic Tank
Heating system Oil

Building Details

Year built 1902
Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Plank
Building materials Block, Concrete, Metal Siding
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: Forever Homes and Land Real Estate LLC
Listed By: Anthony Romano, Jr
Added: May 5 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 10:06AM
MLS# PM-141027

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property includes three store fronts and a residential structure, configured across various levels of renovation. A brand-new metal roof is in place, and the property also features new septic system work.

The site totals 5.66 acres and includes a stream on the property. The building is located at 2523 Route 115 in Effort, Pennsylvania.

With both retail-facing frontage and residential space in one footprint, the asset is set up for a range of mixed-use redevelopment and restoration efforts, with portions already under renovation.

Key Highlights

  • Unique mixed‑use building with 3 storefronts plus an attached residential structure
  • Set on 5.66 acres with a stream on the property
  • Brand new metal roof and new septic system reported

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $143.8k $16.92
− Vacancy −$5.3k −$0.63
EGI $138.5k $16.29
− OpEx −$62.3k −$7.33
NOI $76.2k $8.96
8,500 SF · lease $16.92/SF/yr · vacancy 3.70% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.37M
$1.20M – $1.60M (±1% cap)
NOI $95,855 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.16%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.09M
$952.2K – $1.27M (±1% cap)
NOI $76,174 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.87%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.54M
$2.23M – $2.97M (±1% cap)
NOI $178,092 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 20.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Electrical Service Auto Repair Shop Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Restaurant

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

44
Businesses Nearby
4k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Exxon Shops & Services
3,851 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 18330, PA

8,351
Population
3,196
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
14.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
576
Density / Sq Mi
$92,907
Median Household Income
$41,313
Median Earnings
$1,809
Median Rent
$251,300
Median Home Value

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Mixed-use building with three storefronts and a residential structure on 5.66 acres with a stream.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 2523 Route 115 Effort, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $859,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Unique mixed‑use building with 3 storefronts plus an attached residential structure; Set on 5.66 acres with a stream on the property; Brand new metal roof and new septic system reported
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