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$390,000

3834 LANCASTER Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size1,822 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$214.05
Days on Market49

Property Features for 3834 LANCASTER Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Rooms Basement
Subdivision UNIVERSITY CITY
Elementary school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status Active
Size 1,822 SF
Lot size 0.02 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 4692

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1915
Number of units 2
Building materials Masonry
Listing Agency: New Age Realty Group Inc
Listed By: Christos Tzimoulis · License #RM423707
Added: Sep 15 Changed: Oct 11 Last Checked: Nov 2 at 10:06PM
MLS# PAPH2670996

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Investment Insights

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The offering comprises two masonry buildings at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue, with a reported combined property area of 1,822 square feet. Each building has a ground-floor retail store and a bi-level apartment above, configured with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The buildings date to 1915, and each has forced-air heating and central air conditioning. Utilities are separately metered, and all units are leased.

The properties are located on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia’s University City area. Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center are identified nearby.

Key Highlights

  • Two masonry buildings at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue
  • Each building includes ground‑floor retail and a bi‑level apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  • Reported property area: 1,822 square feet; lot size: 0.023 acres

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$28,659
Cap Rate
7.35%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$573,180 $573.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$409,414 $409.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$318,433 $318.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,822 SF
Gross rent
$55.3K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.2K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$52.1K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$23.4K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$28.7K $15.73/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$573,180
Cap Rate 7%
$409,414
Cap Rate 9%
$318,433

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$409.4K
$358.2K – $477.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,659 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.35%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$309.2K
$270.6K – $360.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,645 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.55%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$444.2K
$388.7K – $518.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,092 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.97%
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Current Use

A Part Of Me Boutique Clothing & Fashion Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Auto Parts Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Plumbing Service Tattoo & Piercing Shop Butcher

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

2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5,317
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19104, PA

56,839
Population
23,888
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
26
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
3.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,335
Density / Sq Mi
$39,526
Median Household Income
$18,420
Median Earnings
$1,329
Median Rent
$268,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two adjoining properties combine street-level retail space with upper-floor apartments.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 3834 LANCASTER Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $390,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two masonry buildings at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue; Each building includes ground‑floor retail and a bi‑level apartment with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Reported property area: 1,822 square feet; lot size: 0.023 acres
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