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Retail Storefront with Parking

843 Columbia Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

For Sale
$700,000

Flexible commercial suites with on-site parking and R4 zoning along Columbia Avenue.

Property Size3,825 SF
Lot Size0.19 Acres
Price / SF$183.01
Days on Market48

Property Features for 843 Columbia Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,825 SF
Total Parking Spaces 18
Lot size 0.19 Acres
Zoning R4

Additional Details

Traffic Count 13,000 vehicles/day

Building Details

Year Built 1940
Listing Agency: RE/MAX SmartHub Realty
Listed By: Jeremy Ganse · License #RS306553
Source: Lgagne
Added: Sep 21 Changed: Oct 26 Last Checked: Oct 7 at 3:19PM

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This retail storefront property at 843 Columbia Ave includes 3,825 square feet of building area on a 0.19-acre parcel. Built in 1940, the property offers suite configurations ranging from 675 to 2,795 square feet, supporting a range of retail, office, and service-oriented layouts subject to applicable approvals. The site includes 18 on-site parking spaces.

Positioned along Columbia Avenue, the property records traffic of 13,000+ vehicles per day. It is located within the R4 zoning district, with potential for office, retail, service, and other qualifying business uses, including possible corner-location commercial occupancy subject to zoning approval.

Key Highlights

  • 3,825‑square‑foot retail storefront property built in 1940
  • 0.19‑acre site with 18 on‑site parking spaces
  • Suite options range from 675 to 2,795 square feet

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$45,014
Cap Rate
6.43%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$900,280 $900.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$643,057 $643.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$500,156 $500.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,825 SF
Gross rent
$68.9K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.5K −$1.19/SF
EGI
$64.3K $16.81/SF
− OpEx
−$19.3K −$5.04/SF
NOI
$45.0K $11.77/SF
Area
Lancaster County, PA
Vacancy
6.60%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$900,280
Cap Rate 7%
$643,057
Cap Rate 9%
$500,156

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$643.1K
$562.7K – $750.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,014 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.43%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.28M
$1.12M – $1.50M (±1% cap)
NOI $89,725 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.82%
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Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service HVAC Service Storage Facility Furniture & Home Goods

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

13,000 VPD
Traffic count

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,056
Businesses Nearby
25k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 71% Dining 29%
Sunoco Shops & Services
6,554 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Turkey Hill Minit Market Shops & Services
5,576 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Turkey Hill Minit Market Shops & Services
5,351 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Krispy Krunchy Chicken Dining
2,858 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Pizza Hut Dining
2,646 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 17603, PA

66,739
Population
28,142
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
37%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
30.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,225
Density / Sq Mi
$77,156
Median Household Income
$40,043
Median Earnings
$1,265
Median Rent
$244,500
Median Home Value
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Market

Average Price Trend$/SF for Storefront properties in Lancaster, PA

$124 Jul
$138 Aug
$147 Sep
$135 Oct

Properties on Market for Storefront properties in Lancaster

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Flexible commercial suites with on-site parking and R4 zoning along Columbia Avenue.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 843 Columbia Ave Lancaster, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,825‑square‑foot retail storefront property built in 1940; 0.19‑acre site with 18 on‑site parking spaces; Suite options range from 675 to 2,795 square feet
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