Lancaster Avenue Commercial Investment
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1616 Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA 19301
Fully occupied commercial property in Paoli, Pennsylvania with long-term tenants.
Property Size23,454 SF
Days on Market672
Property Features for 1616 Lancaster Ave
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
23,454 SF
Class
A
Property subtype
Retail
Occupancy
100%
Lease Type
Gross
Investment Type
Stabilized
Building Details
Year Built
1966
Year Renovated
2020
Buildings
1
Stories
1
Units
3
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
MSC Retail
(215) 568-2600
Listed By:
Jesse Dubrow · License #RS362355
Source:
Crexi
Added: Oct 9, 2024
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 11:53AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property at 1604-1616 Lancaster Avenue in Paoli, Pennsylvania, presents an opportunity to acquire an income-generating, fully occupied commercial building. Located on Lancaster Avenue in Philadelphia's Main Line, the property benefits from its location in a prestigious and affluent submarket. The property is anchored by established tenants with long-term leases and built-in escalations, offering immediate and stable cash flow. Van Cleve, a bridal retailer, has operated at this location for over 10 years, alongside Something You Beauty, a nail and hair salon. Both tenants have lease terms through 2029, providing secure, long-term rental income. The building's current owner will execute a sale-leaseback at the close of escrow, signing a three-year lease, ensuring full occupancy and steady revenue. The property is situated in a densely populated area of Lower Merion Township, where average household incomes exceed $222,000 within a three-mile radius. The location benefits from high visibility along Lancaster Avenue and proximity to top schools. The property is a well-maintained brick structure. The property size is 23454 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Located in Philadelphia's Main Line, a prestigious and affluent submarket with high visibility on Lancaster Avenue
- Fully occupied commercial property generating immediate and stable cash flow
- Anchored by established tenants, including Van Cleve bridal retailer (10+ years), with leases through 2029
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
$265,082
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
4.14%
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%
$5,301,640
$5.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$3,786,886
$3.8M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,945,356
$2.9M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 23,454 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
$422.2K $18.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$43.5K −$1.85/SF
EGI
$378.7K $16.15/SF
− OpEx
−$113.6K −$4.84/SF
NOI
$265.1K $11.30/SF
Area
Chester County, PA
Vacancy
10.30%
Lease Rate
$18.00 /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%
$5,301,640
Cap Rate 7%
$3,786,886
Cap Rate 9%
$2,945,356
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Retail
$3.79M
$3.31M – $4.42M
NOI $265,082 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.14%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$7.11M
$6.22M – $8.30M
NOI $497,771 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.78%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
760
Businesses Nearby
61k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Foot Traffic Nearby
Groceries 51%
Shops & Services 42%
Dining 7%
ACME Markets
Groceries
31,075 visits/mo
0.5 miles
7-Eleven
Shops & Services
9,169 visits/mo
0.4 miles
Lukoil
Shops & Services
6,501 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Einstein Bros Bagels
Dining
4,201 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Bank of America
Shops & Services
3,654 visits/mo
0.5 miles
Demographics for 19301, PA
7,542
Population
3,283
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
75%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
3.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,095
Density / Sq Mi
$157,500
Median Household Income
$80,767
Median Earnings
$1,802
Median Rent
$537,300
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Retail space - Fully occupied commercial property in Paoli, Pennsylvania with long-term tenants.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 1616 Lancaster Ave Paoli, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $6,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Located in Philadelphia's Main Line, a prestigious and affluent submarket with high visibility on Lancaster Avenue; Fully occupied commercial property generating immediate and stable cash flow; Anchored by established tenants, including Van Cleve bridal retailer (10+ years), with leases through 2029
