Mixed-Use Retail and Apartment
New
For Sale
$400,000
3836 LANCASTER Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,770 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$225.99
Days on Market2
Property Features for 3836 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
1,770 SF
Lot size
0.02 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4262
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
(215) 387-1002
Added: Sep 15
Last Checked: Sep 16 at 6:06AM
MLS# PAPH2671012
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This mixed-use offering includes the adjoining properties at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue, which are being conveyed together. The 1,770-square-foot assemblage contains first-floor retail space and two bi-level apartments, with each residence configured with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. All three units are fully leased, and utility systems are separately metered. The buildings feature masonry construction, forced-air heat, central air, and a 1915 vintage.
The property sits on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia’s University City area, with Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center identified in the surrounding context. The parcel totals 0.023 acres and includes basement space.
The property sits on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia’s University City area, with Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center identified in the surrounding context. The parcel totals 0.023 acres and includes basement space.
Key Highlights
- Two‑building mixed‑use property at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue
- 1,770 square feet with first‑floor retail and two bi‑level apartments
- Each apartment offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
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.
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Current Use
Lease Details
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,317
Businesses Nearby
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Two adjoining masonry buildings combine ground-floor retail with leased three-bedroom apartments and separate utilities.
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‑building mixed‑use property at 3834 and 3836 Lancaster Avenue; 1,770 square feet with first‑floor retail and two bi‑level apartments; Each apartment offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
