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Apartment Building with Restaurant
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$3,250,000

257 E Central Avenue, Bangor, PA 18013

MULTI_FAMILY - East Bangor Boro, PA

Property Size11,855 SF
Lot Size1.40 Acres
Price / SF$274.15
Days on Market97

Property Features for 257 E Central Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning C-2
Parking 176
Parking features Off Street, Parking Lot, Garage
Subdivision Not in Development
Elementary school district Bangor
Middle school district Bangor
High school district Bangor
Directions Please contact the listing agent for more information.
Standard status Active
APN D10SW2D4 1 0109
Size 11,855 SF
Lot size 1.40 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 16220

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer, Septic Tank
Heating system Natural Gas
Cooling system Central Air
Water source Public

Amenities

upper-level event space
multiple garage bays with storage

Building Details

Year built 2001
Number of units 5
Listing Agency: Howard Hanna TheFrederickGroup
Listed By: Latidia D. Fisher
Added: May 4 Changed: Aug 7 Last Checked: Aug 8 at 9:06PM
MLS# 776172

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This multifamily property comprises two buildings totaling 11,855 square feet on a 1.395-acre parcel. The primary 5,988-square-foot building, constructed in 2001, contains a restaurant with seating for approximately 176 guests, a commercial kitchen, ADA-compliant restrooms, and event space on the upper level. A second 5,867-square-foot building, dating to 1900, adds an ice cream shop, offices, a three-bedroom apartment, flexible commercial areas, and garage storage.

The property is located at 257 E Central Avenue in East Bangor Boro, Pennsylvania, with access to surrounding communities and commuter routes. It is approximately five miles from the NJ/Route 80 highway. On-site parking accommodates 150+ vehicles, while public water, public sewer, septic service, natural-gas heating, and central air are documented. Building improvements include newer metal roofs. Equipment includes Taylor soft-serve machines, commercial refrigeration, bakery equipment, and dining furnishings.

Key Highlights

  • 11,855 square feet across two buildings on a 1.395‑acre parcel
  • 5,988‑square‑foot restaurant building constructed in 2001
  • 5,867‑square‑foot second building dating to 1900

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
$122,966
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
3.78%
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%
$2,459,320 $2.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,756,657 $1.8M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,366,289 $1.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 11,855 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
$177.8K $15.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$13.9K −$1.17/SF
EGI
$164.0K $13.83/SF
− OpEx
−$41.0K −$3.46/SF
NOI
$123.0K $10.37/SF
Area
Northampton County, PA
Vacancy
7.80%
Lease Rate
$15.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$2,459,320
Cap Rate 7%
$1,756,657
Cap Rate 9%
$1,366,289

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.76M
$1.54M – $2.05M (±1% cap)
NOI $122,966 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.78%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.03M
$901.8K – $1.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,140 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.22%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.25M
$1.97M – $2.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $157,396 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.84%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Trolley Shops Restaurant Restaurant Slate Belt Corvette ... Association Or Organization Trolley Shops Ice ... Grocery & Convenience Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Restaurant Plumbing Service Grocery & Convenience Store Garden Center Kitchen & Bath Showroom HVAC Service

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

1
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

57
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 18013, PA

17,436
Population
7,401
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
63.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
277
Density / Sq Mi
$76,116
Median Household Income
$37,107
Median Earnings
$1,088
Median Rent
$245,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Mixed-use property combines residential space, restaurant operations, event facilities, and additional commercial areas.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 257 E Central Avenue Bangor, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 11,855 square feet across two buildings on a 1.395‑acre parcel; 5,988‑square‑foot restaurant building constructed in 2001; 5,867‑square‑foot second building dating to 1900
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