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2530 WHARTON STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
Corner Lot Church and Rectory

2530 WHARTON STREET Philadelphia, PA 19146

For Sale
$2,590,000

Prominent corner property currently operating as a church with a rectory house, offering flexible development options.

Property Size10,000 SF
Lot Size0.57 Acres
Price / SF$259
Days on Market17

Property Features for 2530 WHARTON STREET

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
10,000 SF
Lot size
0.57 Acres
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1929
Listing Agency: Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Listed By: Marco Messina · License #RS343896
Source: Cummingsrealtors
Added: Jul 9 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 24 at 1:20PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Compass Pennsylvania, LLC


Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This investment property at 1301 S 26th St / 2530-32 Wharton St is situated on a prominent corner lot at the intersection of 26th and Wharton. The site currently includes a church and a rectory house, with approximately 10,780 square feet of building space and an approximately 24,700 square foot lot.

The existing rectory measures approximately 87 feet by 38 feet and includes a high-ceiling basement that could support additional living spaces. The property offers flexibility for an investor or developer to either retain the existing structures or clear the site for a new development project.

Details are available for review, and site visits can be arranged by contacting the listing team.

Key Highlights

  • Prominent corner property at 26th and Wharton St, currently operating as a church with a rectory house
  • Year built: 1929
  • Approx. 24,700 SF total lot size with approx. 10,780 SF of building space

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 $303.6k $30.36
− Vacancy −$17.6k −$1.76
EGI $286.0k $28.60
− OpEx −$128.7k −$12.87
NOI $157.3k $15.73
10,000 SF · lease $30.36/SF/yr · vacancy 5.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.25M
$1.97M – $2.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,295 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.07%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$2.44M
$2.13M – $2.84M (±1% cap)
NOI $170,649 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.59%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

PIWC Philadelphia (Pentecost ... Church The Church of Pentecost USA ... Church

Suggested Use

Law Firm Accounting Firm Electrical Service HVAC Service Clothing & Fashion Store Travel Agency Tech Support Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop Real Estate Agency

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Church & religious facility - Prominent corner property currently operating as a church with a rectory house, offering flexible development options.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 2530 WHARTON STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,590,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prominent corner property at 26th and Wharton St, currently operating as a church with a rectory house; Year built: 1929; Approx. 24,700 SF total lot size with approx. 10,780 SF of building space
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