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Corner Mixed-Use Building with Curb Cut Parking
For Sale
$1,295,000

481723 Chester Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Configured as four commercial units, with a curb cut on-site parking for about eight vehicles.

Property Size6,410 SF
Price / SF$202.03
Days on Market154

Property Features for 481723 Chester Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 6,410 SF
Total Parking Spaces 8
Property subtype Commercial
Lease Term []

Site & Location

Corner Location Yes
Road Access Yes
Public Transit Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1925
Buildings 1
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: KW Empower
Listed By: Andre Quain · License #RS339578
Source: Deepcreeklake
Added: Feb 27 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 9:09AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This corner mixed-use opportunity includes an approximately 6,410-square-foot building constructed in 1925. The property is currently configured as four commercial units, offering flexibility for immediate income, repositioning, or conversion. The layout also allows for potential consolidation into a larger single-user footprint if desired. Zoning is described as supporting increased density, and the site offers potential for approximately 15-20 residential units, subject to buyer due diligence and verification of zoning and use.

The property features a curb cut along 49th Street that provides on-site parking for approximately eight vehicles, with the potential to expand or reconfigure based on the final design. It sits directly along Chester Avenue and is catty-corner from SEPTA Regional Rail, located on a trolley line that provides access to University City and Center City.

Nearby demand drivers include being just minutes from UPenn and Drexel University, with close proximity to Clark Park and the Baltimore Avenue corridor.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 6,410 SF mixed‑use corner building built in 1925
  • Currently configured as four commercial units, with ability to consolidate to a single‑user footprint
  • Curb cut along 49th Street provides on‑site parking for approximately eight vehicles

Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $192.3k $30.00
− Vacancy −$32.7k −$5.10
EGI $159.6k $24.90
− OpEx −$47.9k −$7.47
NOI $111.7k $17.43
6,410 SF · lease $30.00/SF/yr · vacancy 17.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.60M
$1.40M – $1.86M (±1% cap)
NOI $111,726 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.63%
Second Best
Mixed Use
$1.24M
$1.08M – $1.44M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,535 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.20M
$1.92M – $2.56M (±1% cap)
NOI $153,791 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Kitchen & Bath Showroom Gym & Fitness Center Building Supply

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,262
Businesses Nearby
20k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 54% Dining 46%
Dunkin' Donuts Dining
9,399 visits/mo 0.3 miles
AutoZone Shops & Services
6,834 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Advance Auto Parts Shops & Services
4,023 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 19143, PA

64,648
Population
31,391
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
3.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
20,854
Density / Sq Mi
$47,964
Median Household Income
$38,189
Median Earnings
$1,235
Median Rent
$152,000
Median Home Value

Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Mixed-use properties in Philadelphia, PA

Jan
$204 Feb
$187 Mar
$203 Apr
$211 May
$211 Jun

Properties on Market for Mixed-use properties in Philadelphia

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Configured as four commercial units, with a curb cut on-site parking for about eight vehicles.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 481723 Chester Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,295,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 6,410 SF mixed‑use corner building built in 1925; Currently configured as four commercial units, with ability to consolidate to a single‑user footprint; Curb cut along 49th Street provides on‑site parking for approximately eight vehicles
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