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    87 Castner Ave, Donora, PA 15033

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    Business - Donora, PA

    Type:Business
    Lot size:
    0.14 Acres
    Added:
    Sep 24, 2025
    Days on Market:
    241
    Last Refresh:
    May 22 at 11:06 pm

    Property Features for 87 Castner Ave

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Business
    Zoning
    Comm
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    0.14 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    745

    Building Details

    Year built
    1913
    Building materials
    Brick
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Kristin Daugherty
    Kristin Daugherty

    Listing agent Kristin Daugherty License #RS325438

    Listing office COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 1630 Washington Rd, Suite 3, Pittsburgh, PA

    Listing date Sep 24, 2025

    MLS# 1722714 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Upstairs apartment for potential additional income.
    • Unique building with historical significance as 'The Redwood' restaurant.
    • Large garage with parking in back.
    • Distinctive architectural features, including a bamboo ceiling in the dining and bar area.
    • Charming outdoor courtyard with flagstone patio.
    • Brick construction.

    Overview

    Located at 87 Castner Avenue in Donora, Pennsylvania, this unique building, once a renowned restaurant known as "The Redwood", is situated in a small residential area. The exterior entry features the inscription: "A Book of Verse, A Loaf of Bread, A Jug of Wine and Thou". The dining and bar area is distinguished by a bamboo ceiling. An upstairs apartment offers potential for additional income upon completion. The property includes a small outside courtyard with a flagstone patio, as well as a large garage with parking in the back. The property is zoned Comm.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Conventional restaurants

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Daycare Center Auto Repair Shop Kitchen & Bath Showroom

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Donora
    County
    Washington
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -79.862815
    Latitude
    40.173646

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Unique building, formerly a renowned restaurant, with potential for income.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 87 Castner Ave Donora, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is Off market.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Upstairs apartment for potential additional income.; Unique building with historical significance as 'The Redwood' restaurant.; Large garage with parking in back.
    (412) 833-5405
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    Listing Contact
    Kristin Daugherty
    Kristin Daugherty
    Real Estate License ID: RS325438
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    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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