Corner Lot Brick
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744 North 5th Street, Allentown, PA 18102
Three fully occupied one-bedroom units with separately metered utilities and a garage provide straightforward residential income potential.
Property Size2,205 SF
Price / SF$180.95
Days on Market77
Property Features for 744 North 5th Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,205 SF
Property subtype
Multifamily
Zoning
R-MH
Occupancy
100%
Net Operating Income
$33,933
Additional Details
Business Included
Yes
Multifamily Units
3
Building Details
Year Built
1900
Buildings
3
Units
4
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty
(412) 925-5551
Listed By:
Akinlana Popoola · License #RS379206
Source:
Crexi
Added: Jun 16
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 10:12PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This fully occupied triplex includes three spacious one-bedroom units. All units are currently rented on month-to-month leases, giving a new owner flexibility going forward. The property features a solid brick exterior on a corner lot, designed for long-term durability and lower exterior maintenance. Utilities are handled with tenants paying electric heat (baseboard) and gas for cooking, each separately metered. Landlord expenses are limited to taxes, insurance, and water/sewer.
Additional on-site income is supported by a garage. A large basement adds practical flexibility, with room to accommodate coin-operated laundry and/or tenant storage, depending on how an owner chooses to use the space. The asset is positioned as a rental option within the area’s established rental corridor.
For buyers seeking an immediately rentable residential investment, this mix of three occupied one-bedroom units can support hands-on management with month-to-month tenancy. Separate metering for key utilities and a defined expense structure may help simplify operating costs. The garage and basement space further broaden how the property can be operated to meet resident needs.
Additional on-site income is supported by a garage. A large basement adds practical flexibility, with room to accommodate coin-operated laundry and/or tenant storage, depending on how an owner chooses to use the space. The asset is positioned as a rental option within the area’s established rental corridor.
For buyers seeking an immediately rentable residential investment, this mix of three occupied one-bedroom units can support hands-on management with month-to-month tenancy. Separate metering for key utilities and a defined expense structure may help simplify operating costs. The garage and basement space further broaden how the property can be operated to meet resident needs.
Key Highlights
- Three fully occupied 1‑bedroom units generating $40,500 gross income and $33,933 net income
- All units on month‑to‑month leases for immediate flexibility to adjust rents to market
- Separately metered utilities: tenants pay electric heat (baseboard) and gas for cooking
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
$23,129
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
5.80%
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%
$462,580
$462.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$330,414
$330.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$256,989
$257.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,205 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
$35.7K $16.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.7K −$1.22/SF
EGI
$33.0K $14.99/SF
− OpEx
−$9.9K −$4.50/SF
NOI
$23.1K $10.49/SF
Area
Allentown, PA
Vacancy
7.50%
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%
$462,580
Cap Rate 7%
$330,414
Cap Rate 9%
$256,989
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$330.4K
$289.1K – $385.5K
NOI $23,129 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.80%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$290.6K
$254.3K – $339.1K
NOI $20,345 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.10%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$433.2K
$379.0K – $505.4K
NOI $30,323 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.60%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,701
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 18102, PA
51,567
Population
18,788
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
3.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
17,189
Density / Sq Mi
$40,681
Median Household Income
$29,501
Median Earnings
$1,224
Median Rent
$146,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three fully occupied one-bedroom units with separately metered utilities and a garage provide straightforward residential income potential.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 744 North 5th Street Allentown, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three fully occupied 1‑bedroom units generating $40,500 gross income and $33,933 net income; All units on month‑to‑month leases for immediate flexibility to adjust rents to market; Separately metered utilities: tenants pay electric heat (baseboard) and gas for cooking
