Office Building With
New
For Sale
$429,000
937 N 4th Street, Allentown, PA 18102
CommercialSale, Allentown City, PA
Property Size1,530 SF
Lot Size0.36 Acres
Price / SF$280.39
Days on Market2
Property Features for 937 N 4th Street
General Information
Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Office
Zoning
B/Li
Parking
30
Parking features
Off Street, On Street
Elementary school district
Allentown
Middle school district
Allentown
High school district
Allentown
Directions
Tilghman St. to N on 4th St to 937 on right
Subdivision
Allentown-Central
Standard status
Active
APN
640706901959 1
Size
1,530 SF
Lot size
0.36 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
7146
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Natural Gas
Cooling system
Central Air
Water source
Public
Amenities
signage
Building Details
Year built
1948
Number of units
1
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Allentown · Keller Williams Realty
(610) 435-1800
Listed By:
Dave Capece
(610) 435-5555
Added: Aug 24
Changed: Aug 25
Last Checked: Aug 25 at 9:06AM
MLS# 783293
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,530-square-foot office building sits on a 0.359-acre parcel and was constructed in 1948. The property includes exterior signage, natural gas heating, and central air conditioning. Parking is available both off street and on street, supporting convenient access for occupants and visitors. Public water and public sewer serve the site.
Positioned along the 900 block of N. 4th Street in Allentown, the property benefits from a high-activity commercial setting with visible street exposure. B/Li zoning is in place, and the building is suited to office-oriented commercial use. The combination of a compact building footprint, dedicated parking, signage, and established utility service provides a straightforward configuration for an owner-user or office operation.
Positioned along the 900 block of N. 4th Street in Allentown, the property benefits from a high-activity commercial setting with visible street exposure. B/Li zoning is in place, and the building is suited to office-oriented commercial use. The combination of a compact building footprint, dedicated parking, signage, and established utility service provides a straightforward configuration for an owner-user or office operation.
Key Highlights
- 1,530‑square‑foot office building on a 0.359‑acre parcel
- Exterior signage and street exposure along the 900 block of N. 4th Street
- B/Li zoning
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
$13,390
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
3.12%
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%
$267,800
$267.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$191,286
$191.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$148,778
$148.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,530 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
$23.9K $15.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$1.01/SF
EGI
$22.3K $14.59/SF
− OpEx
−$8.9K −$5.83/SF
NOI
$13.4K $8.75/SF
Area
Allentown, PA
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$15.60 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
40.00%
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%
$267,800
Cap Rate 7%
$191,286
Cap Rate 9%
$148,778
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Healthcare Medical
$191.3K
$167.4K – $223.2K
NOI $13,390 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.12%
Second Best
Office B
$118.7K
$103.8K – $138.4K
NOI $8,306 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 1.94%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$300.6K
$263.0K – $350.7K
NOI $21,041 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
889
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 Office in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Office building - B/Li-zoned office property with central air, public utilities, and off-street parking.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 937 N 4th Street Allentown, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $429,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,530‑square‑foot office building on a 0.359‑acre parcel; Exterior signage and street exposure along the 900 block of N. 4th Street; B/Li zoning
