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Corner Multi-Use Retail Building
For Sale
$1,250,000

402224 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Ground-floor commercial space with a full basement and second-floor office, positioned on a major transit corridor corner.

Property Size6,200 SF
Price / SF$201.61
Days on Market232

Property Features for 402224 Lancaster Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,200 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning CMX-2
Lease Term []

Building Details

Year Built 1915
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Main Line
Listed By: Jon M O'Shea · License #AB069634
Source: Deepcreeklake
Added: Mar 2 Changed: Oct 20 Last Checked: Oct 19 at 9:08AM

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Investment Insights

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4022-24 Lancaster Avenue is a multi-use commercial building designed for active, high-volume operations, with approximately 6,200 square feet of ground-floor space plus a full basement. The property also includes about 1,000 square feet of second-floor office space, supporting a flexible operating model for retail and service uses. A history of diverse commercial activity includes a full-service grocery market, restaurant, and nightclub/lounge, aligning with the building’s purpose-built commercial character.

The building sits at the corner of Lancaster Avenue and 42nd Street and offers approximately 40 feet of frontage on Lancaster Avenue at 42nd Street. Zoning is CMX-2, which allows broad commercial uses. SEPTA Route 10 trolley service is available on-site, and the West Philadelphia submarket is described as walkable and transit-rich, with ongoing commercial activity along this corridor.

For tenants and operators, this layout supports combinations of retail, food service, and back-of-house needs through the full basement, while the second-floor office space can serve business administration or complementary functions. Buyers seeking a conventionally built, centrally located commercial asset with established multi-use flexibility and transit access may find the CMX-2 zoning and corner presence particularly relevant.

Key Highlights

  • Corner commercial building at Lancaster Avenue and 42nd Street
  • 6,200 SF ground‑floor commercial space plus a full basement
  • 1,000 SF second‑floor office included

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$89,838
Cap Rate
7.19%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,796,760 $1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,283,400 $1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$998,200 $998.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 6,200 SF
Gross rent
$130.2K $21.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$10.4K −$1.68/SF
EGI
$119.8K $19.32/SF
− OpEx
−$29.9K −$4.83/SF
NOI
$89.8K $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%
$1,796,760
Cap Rate 7%
$1,283,400
Cap Rate 9%
$998,200

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$1.28M
$1.12M – $1.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $89,838 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.19%
Second Best
Retail
$1.00M
$875.9K – $1.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $70,074 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.61%
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$1.51M
$1.32M – $1.76M (±1% cap)
NOI $105,802 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.46%
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Current Use

Grocery and convenience stores

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Building Supply Restaurant Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Law Firm

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,329
Businesses Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

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 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Grocery and convenience store - Ground-floor commercial space with a full basement and second-floor office, positioned on a major transit corridor corner.
Where is this grocery and convenience store located?
The property is located at 402224 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner commercial building at Lancaster Avenue and 42nd Street; 6,200 SF ground‑floor commercial space plus a full basement; 1,000 SF second‑floor office included
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