Duplex with Commercial
New
For Sale
$425,000
735 Front Street, Catasauqua, PA 18032
ResidentialIncome, Catasauqua Boro, PA
Property Size4,284 SF
Lot Size0.00 Acres
Price / SF$99.21
Days on Market4
Property Features for 735 Front Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
commercial
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
4
Full bathrooms
3
Half bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 4, Bathroom 2
Parking
5
Parking features
Garage
Interior features
Fireplace
Fireplace
1
Subdivision
Not in Development
Elementary school district
Catasauqua
Middle school district
Catasauqua
High school district
Catasauqua
Directions
From Whitehall take the Pine Street Bridge into Catasauqua * Left on Front* 735 Front
Standard status
Active
APN
5498899877131
Size
4,284 SF
Lot size
0.00 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
10819
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating), Natural Gas
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Water source
Public
Building Details
Year built
1854
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Hardwood
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Unlimited Real Estate · RE/MAX International
(610) 266-4000
Listed By:
Mark Molchany · License #RM420250
(484) 239-3213
Added: Sep 11
Changed: Sep 12
Last Checked: Sep 14 at 2:06AM
MLS# 783700
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 4,284-square-foot duplex, built in 1854, combines two residential sides with a lower-level commercial area. One side includes four bedrooms and two full baths, while the other offers three bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. Both residences have walk-up attics and access to a covered porch. Hardwood flooring, high ceilings, fireplaces, hot-water heating, natural gas, and window-unit cooling are among the existing features.
The lower level includes two rooms and two bathrooms and retains commercial functionality within the downtown commercial zoning district. A detached five-bay garage is also included, with parking positioned in front of each bay. The property is located at 735 Front Street in Catasauqua Boro, Pennsylvania, with public water and public sewer service.
The lower level includes two rooms and two bathrooms and retains commercial functionality within the downtown commercial zoning district. A detached five-bay garage is also included, with parking positioned in front of each bay. The property is located at 735 Front Street in Catasauqua Boro, Pennsylvania, with public water and public sewer service.
Key Highlights
- 4,284‑square‑foot duplex built in 1854
- One side has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths; the other has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths
- Lower level includes 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms with commercial use
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
$29,197
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
6.87%
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%
$583,940
$583.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$417,100
$417.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$324,411
$324.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,284 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
$45.2K $10.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.5K −$0.82/SF
EGI
$41.7K $9.74/SF
− OpEx
−$12.5K −$2.92/SF
NOI
$29.2K $6.82/SF
Area
Lehigh County, PA
Vacancy
7.80%
Lease Rate
$10.56 /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%
$583,940
Cap Rate 7%
$417,100
Cap Rate 9%
$324,411
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Mixed Use
$630.0K
$551.2K – $735.0K
NOI $44,098 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.38%
Second Best
Retail
$417.1K
$365.0K – $486.6K
NOI $29,197 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.87%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Demographics for 18032, PA
9,489
Population
4,142
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,745
Density / Sq Mi
$79,700
Median Household Income
$47,066
Median Earnings
$1,078
Median Rent
$213,500
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Twin residential property with a lower-level commercial area and a detached garage offering multiple parking bays.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 735 Front Street Catasauqua, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $425,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,284‑square‑foot duplex built in 1854; One side has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths; the other has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths; Lower level includes 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms with commercial use
