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459 PERSHING Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17602

Multi-Family, LANCASTER, PA

Property Size2,603 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Price / SF$192.09
Days on Market1

Property Features for 459 PERSHING Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Rooms Basement
Parking features On Street
Elementary school district SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Middle school district SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
High school district SCHOOL DISTRICT OF LANCASTER
Standard status Active
Size 2,603 SF
Lot size 0.08 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2156

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Wall Unit(s)

Building Details

Year built 1900
Number of units 4
Building materials Brick
Listing Agency: Clear Multifamily LLC
Listed By: Naomi E Brown · License #RM426301
Added: Sep 11 Last Checked: Sep 11 at 1:06PM
MLS# PALA2095258

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering combines two duplex properties in Lancaster with four total apartments: one one-bedroom unit, two two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. The buildings were constructed in 1900 and feature brick exteriors, forced-air heating, wall-unit cooling, and on-street parking. The combined property size is 2,603 square feet on 0.08 acres.

Three of the four apartments have been updated within the past 5 years. The properties are professionally managed, with rental licenses and lead certifications in place. All four units are occupied by tenants who have remained in place for multiple years, and the units are leased on month-to-month terms. The offering includes 459 Pershing Avenue and 435 South Christian Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Key Highlights

  • Two duplex properties offered together with 4 total units
  • Unit mix includes one 1‑bedroom, two 2‑bedroom, and one 3‑bedroom apartment
  • Three of 4 units updated within the past 5 years

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
$29,075
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
5.82%
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%
$581,500 $581.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$415,357 $415.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$323,056 $323.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,603 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
$42.2K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$633 −$0.24/SF
EGI
$41.5K $15.96/SF
− OpEx
−$12.5K −$4.79/SF
NOI
$29.1K $11.17/SF
Area
Lancaster County, PA
Vacancy
1.50%
Lease Rate
$16.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$581,500
Cap Rate 7%
$415,357
Cap Rate 9%
$323,056

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$415.4K
$363.4K – $484.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,075 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.82%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$366.3K
$320.5K – $427.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,641 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$872.3K
$763.3K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,060 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service Carpet & Flooring Store Acupuncture Veterinary Clinic Storage Facility

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

4
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,023
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 17602, PA

52,665
Population
19,472
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
28%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
24.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,141
Density / Sq Mi
$71,752
Median Household Income
$38,469
Median Earnings
$1,272
Median Rent
$250,600
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Four-unit residential portfolio with updated interiors, licensed rentals, and professional management in Lancaster.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 459 PERSHING Avenue Lancaster, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two duplex properties offered together with 4 total units; Unit mix includes one 1‑bedroom, two 2‑bedroom, and one 3‑bedroom apartment; Three of 4 units updated within the past 5 years
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