Mixed-Use Buildings with
For Sale
$400,000
3836 LANCASTER AVENUE, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Two adjoining buildings combine street-level commercial space with residential accommodations and separate utility services.
Property Size1,770 SF
Price / SF$225.99
Days on Market15
Property Features for 3836 LANCASTER AVENUE
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,770 SF
Property subtype
Mixed Use
Occupancy
100%
Financials
Asking Price
$800,000
Gross Income
$66,600
Additional Details
Utilities to Site
Yes
Multifamily Units
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$4,262
Amenities
Central Air
3
No Parking.
20.00 x 50.00
Building Details
Year Built
1915
Buildings
2
Listing Agency:
New Age Realty Group Inc
Listed By:
Christos Tzimoulis · License #RM423707
(215) 387-1002
Source:
Xome
Added: Aug 19
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 1 at 5:16PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use property includes the adjoining buildings at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue, which are being offered together. The 1,770-square-foot asset combines first-floor retail space with residential accommodations above, and the buildings date to 1915. Utility services are separately metered, and all units are fully leased.
The property is located on Lancaster Avenue in University City, Philadelphia, near Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. On-site parking is not provided. The combined offering provides a compact commercial and residential configuration within an established university-area setting.
The property is located on Lancaster Avenue in University City, Philadelphia, near Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. On-site parking is not provided. The combined offering provides a compact commercial and residential configuration within an established university-area setting.
Key Highlights
- Two buildings at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue offered together
- 1,770 square feet of mixed‑use property
- First‑floor retail space with residential accommodations above
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
$27,841
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
6.96%
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%
$556,820
$556.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$397,729
$397.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$309,344
$309.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,770 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
$53.7K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.1K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$50.6K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$22.8K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$27.8K $15.73/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$556,820
Cap Rate 7%
$397,729
Cap Rate 9%
$309,344
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$397.7K
$348.0K – $464.0K
NOI $27,841 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.96%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$300.4K
$262.9K – $350.5K
NOI $21,028 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.26%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$431.5K
$377.6K – $503.4K
NOI $30,205 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.55%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,317
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two adjoining buildings combine street-level commercial space with residential accommodations and separate utility services.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 3836 LANCASTER AVENUE Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two buildings at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue offered together; 1,770 square feet of mixed‑use property; First‑floor retail space with residential accommodations above
