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Tenant-Occupied Duplex
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$439,000

820 New Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018

Two residential units with zoning for 2-4 units and dedicated parking support an income-producing configuration.

Property Size1,872 SF
Days on Market52

Property Features for 820 New Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,872 SF
Total Parking Spaces 6
Property subtype Apartment
Occupancy 100%

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $4,633

Building Details

Building Size 1,872 SF
Year Built 1900
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Main St. Real Estate Group
Listed By: Lucy H. Lennon
Source: Bhhspaulfordrealtors
Added: Jun 22 Changed: Aug 11 Last Checked: Aug 11 at 8:26AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex contains two residential units and was built in 1900. Both units are occupied by long-term tenants, providing an existing rental configuration for a purchaser. The property includes six dedicated parking spaces, an important practical feature for a two-unit building.

Located in Historic Downtown Bethlehem, the property is within walking distance of local attractions and amenities. Zoning permits 2-4 units, allowing the existing duplex configuration to be evaluated alongside potential expansion options supported by the site’s zoning.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex built in 1900
  • Both units occupied by long‑term tenants
  • Six dedicated parking spots

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
$12,521
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
2.85%
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%
$250,420 $250.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$178,871 $178.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$139,122 $139.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,872 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
$19.3K $10.32/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$0.76/SF
EGI
$17.9K $9.56/SF
− OpEx
−$5.4K −$2.87/SF
NOI
$12.5K $6.69/SF
Area
Lehigh County, PA
Vacancy
7.41%
Lease Rate
$10.32 /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%
$250,420
Cap Rate 7%
$178,871
Cap Rate 9%
$139,122

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$178.9K
$156.5K – $208.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,521 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.85%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$156.2K
$136.7K – $182.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $10,936 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.49%
Theoretical Best
Mixed Use
$275.3K
$240.9K – $321.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,270 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.39%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Travel Agency (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pharmacy Carpet & Flooring Store Pet Grooming Service Wine and Liquor Store

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

2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

331
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 18018, PA

32,388
Population
14,669
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
5.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,228
Density / Sq Mi
$71,968
Median Household Income
$43,471
Median Earnings
$1,261
Median Rent
$224,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two residential units with zoning for 2-4 units and dedicated parking support an income-producing configuration.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 820 New Street Bethlehem, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $439,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex built in 1900; Both units occupied by long‑term tenants; Six dedicated parking spots
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