Mixed-Use Grocery Property

2836 WHARTON STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19146

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For Sale

$225,000

First-floor grocery with food license plus an upstairs residential unit with multiple bedrooms and living space.

Type:Commercial

Property size:

1,374 SF

Price / SF:

$163/SF

HighLights

1925‑built mixed‑use property with first‑floor grocery and an upstairs residential unit
First floor at 2838 Wharton operates as an income‑producing grocery with a food license
Upper floor features 5 bedrooms, large living area, and an eat‑in kitchen
Large yard and dry basement
Offered with 2836 Wharton as a package (two mixed‑use properties and one grocery business) for a combined price of $449,900
2836 Wharton and 2838 Wharton have separated deed and tax records

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For Sale

$225,000

First-floor grocery with food license plus an upstairs residential unit with multiple bedrooms and living space.

Type:Commercial

Property size:

1,374 SF

Price / SF:

$163/SF

Added:: Jun 18, 2026
Days on Market:: 22
Last Refresh:: Jul 8 at 4:35 am

Property Features for 2836 WHARTON STREET

General Information

Standard status: Active
Size: 1,374 SF
Property subtype: Commercial

Building Details

Year Built: 1925

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Listing office Triamond Realty

Listing date Jun 18, 2026

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HighLights

1925‑built mixed‑use property with first‑floor grocery and an upstairs residential unit
First floor at 2838 Wharton operates as an income‑producing grocery with a food license
Upper floor features 5 bedrooms, large living area, and an eat‑in kitchen
Large yard and dry basement
Offered with 2836 Wharton as a package (two mixed‑use properties and one grocery business) for a combined price of $449,900
2836 Wharton and 2838 Wharton have separated deed and tax records

Overview

This mixed-use property includes a grocery with an active food license on the first floor. The upper level features approximately five bedrooms, along with a large living area and an eat-in kitchen. Additional improvements noted include a large yard and a dry basement. The transaction involves separate deed and tax records for two mixed-use properties.

The seller notes the property is in a rapidly developing area with new construction nearby. It is described as being within minutes of Penn, CHOP, HUP, and Drexel University.

For tenants, buyers, or operators, the building offers an income-producing grocery use supported by a food license on the ground level, paired with residential space upstairs. This property is also stated to “must be sold with” 2838 Wharton Street, with both addresses sold together under one combined offering.

Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up

Component	$	$/SF
Gross rent	$28.9k	$21.00
− Vacancy	−$2.3k	−$1.68
EGI	$26.5k	$19.32
− OpEx	−$6.6k	−$4.83
NOI	$19.9k	$14.49

1,374 SF · lease $21.00/SF/yr · vacancy 8.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use

Specialty Retail

$284.4K

$248.9K – $331.8K (±1% cap)

NOI $19,909 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.85%

Second Best

Retail

$221.8K

$194.1K – $258.8K (±1% cap)

NOI $15,529 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%

Theoretical Best

Multifamily LT 5

$335.0K

$293.1K – $390.8K (±1% cap)

NOI $23,447 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.42%

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

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Golden City Grocery & Convenience Store

Suggested Use

Similar Places Nearby

8 Brothers Super Market — 2639 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
ACME Markets — 1400 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Pet food pantrey — 2117 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Davincis Hookah & Grill — 1638 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
Hung Vuong Supermarket — 1122 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147

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Local Demand

City: Philadelphia
County: Delaware
State: Pennsylvania
Longitude: -75.1918848
Latitude: 39.9371065

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What type of property is this?

Grocery and convenience store - First-floor grocery with food license plus an upstairs residential unit with multiple bedrooms and living space.

Where is this grocery and convenience store located?

The property is located at 2836 WHARTON STREET Philadelphia, PA.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $225,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 1925‑built mixed‑use property with first‑floor grocery and an upstairs residential unit; First floor at 2838 Wharton operates as an income‑producing grocery with a food license; Upper floor features 5 bedrooms, large living area, and an eat‑in kitchen