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Retail Building with Drive-In Door

622 E Gay St, West Chester, PA 19380

For Sale
$1,100,000

Commercial-zoned retail property with flexible loading access and on-site parking.

Property Size4,620 SF
Lot Size0.21 Acres
Price / SF$238.10
Days on Market48

Property Features for 622 E Gay St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,620 SF
Total Parking Spaces 12
Lot size 0.21 Acres
Property subtype Business Opportunity

Additional Details

Business Included Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1958
Listing Agency: LPT Realty, LLC
Listed By: Gary A Mercer Sr.
Source: Kathywolfgang
Added: Sep 22 Changed: Oct 26 Last Checked: Nov 6 at 11:33AM

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Investment Insights

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This 4,620 SF retail building occupies an approximately 9,024 SF lot, or .21 acres, and is commercially zoned. The property is currently home to Market Street Hardware and General Store, with a layout that has supported multiple end users over time. Interior ceiling heights range from 12 to 15 feet, providing adaptable retail and storage capacity.

Located at 622 E Gay Street in West Chester, the building includes a rear drive-in door, a side roll-up door, and approximately 12 parking spaces. The combination of customer parking, multiple loading points, and an existing retail configuration supports continued commercial use. The property is offered with the real estate and the current hardware-store operation in place.

Key Highlights

  • 4,620 SF commercial‑zoned retail building
  • Approximately 9,024 SF lot, or .21 acres
  • 12‑15 foot ceiling heights

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$52,216
Cap Rate
4.75%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,044,320 $1.0M
Cap Rate 7%
$745,943 $745.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$580,178 $580.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,620 SF
Gross rent
$83.2K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$8.6K −$1.85/SF
EGI
$74.6K $16.15/SF
− OpEx
−$22.4K −$4.84/SF
NOI
$52.2K $11.30/SF
Area
Chester County, PA
Vacancy
10.30%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,044,320
Cap Rate 7%
$745,943
Cap Rate 9%
$580,178

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$745.9K
$652.7K – $870.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $52,216 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.75%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.40M
$1.23M – $1.63M (±1% cap)
NOI $98,052 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.91%
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Current Use

Market Street Hardware Building Supply New Life Church Church

Suggested Use

Top Pick Storage Facility Grocery & Convenience Store Auto Parts Store Furniture & Home Goods Garden Center Hotel & Motel

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,973
Businesses Nearby
33k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 53% Home Improvements & Furnishings 27% Dining 20%
Ace Hardware Of West Chester Home Improvements & Furnishings
8,809 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
8,086 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Petco Shops & Services
6,391 visits/mo 0.5 miles
SUBWAY Dining
3,777 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Insomnia Cookies Dining
2,966 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 19380, PA

50,692
Population
21,490
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
64%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
30.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,662
Density / Sq Mi
$122,876
Median Household Income
$69,599
Median Earnings
$1,820
Median Rent
$530,400
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Retail space in Chester County, PA

$173 Jul
$178 Aug
$225 Sep
$165 Oct

Properties on Market for Retail space in Chester County

Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Commercial-zoned retail property with flexible loading access and on-site parking.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 622 E Gay St West Chester, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,100,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,620 SF commercial‑zoned retail building; Approximately 9,024 SF lot, or .21 acres; 12‑15 foot ceiling heights
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