Country View Diner and
For Sale
$795,000
6965 Interchange Road, Lehighton, PA 18235
CommercialSale, Towamensing Twp, PA
Property Size1,714 SF
Lot Size2.07 Acres
Price / SF$463.83
Days on Market76
Property Features for 6965 Interchange Road
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Elementary school district
Palmerton
Middle school district
Palmerton
High school district
Palmerton
Directions
PA Turnpike exit 74 to 209 N. Property on 209 N.
Subdivision
Towamensing
Standard status
Active
APN
27-56-A18.02
Size
1,714 SF
Lot size
2.07 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
6872
Utilities
Heating system
Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Ductless
Building Details
Year built
1980
Building materials
Masonry, MetalSiding, Stone, VinylSiding
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Real Estate · RE/MAX International
(610) 770-9000
Listed By:
Janice B. Steckel
(215) 776-1613
Added: Jul 8
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Sep 21 at 12:06AM
MLS# 780267
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Country View Diner is an operating restaurant property with 1,714 square feet of building area on a 2.07-acre parcel. The dining room accommodates 78 guests, while the kitchen is organized for restaurant service. Construction includes masonry, metal siding, stone, and vinyl siding; the building dates to 1980 and features electric heat with ductless cooling.
The business currently operates Wednesday through Sunday from 7 AM to 2 PM, representing a 35-hour weekly schedule. The property fronts State Route 209 in Towamensing Township, near Beltzville Lake, a Country Junction store location, Blue Mountain, and area state parks. The existing restaurant operation and sizable site provide a foundation for continued use or a separately developed operating concept.
The business currently operates Wednesday through Sunday from 7 AM to 2 PM, representing a 35-hour weekly schedule. The property fronts State Route 209 in Towamensing Township, near Beltzville Lake, a Country Junction store location, Blue Mountain, and area state parks. The existing restaurant operation and sizable site provide a foundation for continued use or a separately developed operating concept.
Key Highlights
- 1,714 SF restaurant building on a 2.07‑acre parcel
- Current dining capacity of 78 guests
- Wednesday‑Sunday operating schedule, 7 AM to 2 PM
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
$23,571
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
2.96%
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%
$471,420
$471.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$336,729
$336.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$261,900
$261.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,714 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
$32.9K $19.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$0.86/SF
EGI
$31.4K $18.34/SF
− OpEx
−$7.9K −$4.58/SF
NOI
$23.6K $13.75/SF
Area
Carbon County, PA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$19.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
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%
$471,420
Cap Rate 7%
$336,729
Cap Rate 9%
$261,900
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Specialty Retail
$336.7K
$294.6K – $392.9K
NOI $23,571 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.96%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
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Current Use
Lease Details
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
74
Businesses Nearby
10k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use
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Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Shops & Services 61%
Home Improvements & Furnishings 39%
Dollar General
Shops & Services
6,384 visits/mo
0.2 miles
Ashley
Home Improvements & Furnishings
4,105 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Demographics for 18235, PA
19,139
Population
8,796
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
19%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
86.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
220
Density / Sq Mi
$72,626
Median Household Income
$44,418
Median Earnings
$1,003
Median Rent
$218,000
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Breakfast & diner - Operating diner with an established service schedule, equipped kitchen, and a substantial land component.
Where is this breakfast & diner located?
The property is located at 6965 Interchange Road Lehighton, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $795,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,714 SF restaurant building on a 2.07‑acre parcel; Current dining capacity of 78 guests; Wednesday‑Sunday operating schedule, 7 AM to 2 PM
