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Mixed-Use Property with Grocery
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$225,000

2838 Wharton St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Grocery operations occupy the ground floor, with residential space and a yard above and behind the building.

Property Size1,374 SF
Price / SF$163.76
Days on Market58

Property Features for 2838 Wharton St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,374 SF

Financials

Asking Price $449,900
Business Included Yes

Amenities

large yard
dry basement

Building Details

Year Built 1925
Buildings 2
Listing Agency: Triamond Realty
Listed By: Suqing Fan · License #RS304225
Source: Kandorre
Added: Aug 17 Changed: Oct 4 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 4:41PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This mixed-use property at 2838 Wharton St. was built in 1925 and contains 1,374 square feet. The first floor operates as a grocery business with a food license. Upper-level space includes five bedrooms, a large living area, and an eat-in kitchen. A dry basement and large yard add functional support space.

The property is in Philadelphia and sits within minutes of Penn, CHOP, HUP, and Drexel University. The offering also includes a separate-deed property at 2836 Wharton St., which is required to be sold together with 2838 Wharton St.

Key Highlights

  • Ground‑floor grocery business with food license
  • Five‑bedroom upper‑level residential layout
  • 1,374 square feet built in 1925

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$19,909
Cap Rate
8.85%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$398,180 $398.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$284,414 $284.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$221,211 $221.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,374 SF
Gross rent
$28.9K $21.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.68/SF
EGI
$26.5K $19.32/SF
− OpEx
−$6.6K −$4.83/SF
NOI
$19.9K $14.49/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
8.00%
Lease Rate
$21.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$398,180
Cap Rate 7%
$284,414
Cap Rate 9%
$221,211

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
Mixed Use
$233.2K
$204.0K – $272.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,323 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.25%
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 authorities. How Realmo checks its estimates

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Current Use

Grocery and convenience stores

Suggested Use

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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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,091
Businesses Nearby
82k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 51% Shops & Services 47% Home Improvements & Furnishings 2%
McDonald's Dining
28,264 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Exxon Shops & Services
17,460 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
13,476 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
10,920 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Conoco Shops & Services
10,108 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 19146, PA

41,920
Population
22,182
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
65%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,659
Density / Sq Mi
$99,702
Median Household Income
$68,849
Median Earnings
$1,708
Median Rent
$452,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Philadelphia, PA

6.7% 2019
8.2% 2020
7.8% 2021
6.6% 2022
6.2% 2023
5.5% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Grocery operations occupy the ground floor, with residential space and a yard above and behind the building.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 2838 Wharton St 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: Ground‑floor grocery business with food license; Five‑bedroom upper‑level residential layout; 1,374 square feet built in 1925
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