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Mixed-Use Grocery Property

2836 WHARTON STREET Philadelphia, PA 19146

2836 WHARTON STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$225,000
For Sale
$225,000

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

Property Size1,374 SF
Price / SF$163.76
Days on Market36

Property Features for 2836 WHARTON STREET

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,374 SF
Property subtype
Commercial

Building Details

Year Built
1925
Listing agency Triamond Realty
Listed by Suqing Fan · License #RS304225
Source Cummingsrealtors
Added: Jun 18 Updated: Jul 10 at 2:14PM Checked: Jul 23 at 5:19AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

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.

Key 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

Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $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.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Golden City Grocery & Convenience Store

Suggested Use

Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Accounting Firm Electrical Service Tech Support Center Real Estate Agency HVAC Service Travel Agency Florist Tattoo & Piercing Shop

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Snyder Super Market 2700 Snyder Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19145
  • 8 Brothers Super Market 2639 Tasker St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
  • GIANT Heirloom Market 2303 Bainbridge St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
  • Pet food pantrey 2117 S 23rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

FAQs

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
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