52 S 5th St, Emmaus, PA, 18049
About This Home
An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-known commercial property in one of the Lehigh Valley's most desirable communities with a proforma cap rate of 7.7%. Formerly home to Volpe's Sports Bar, this highly visible corner location offers outstanding potential for a restaurant, tavern, sports bar, entertainment venue, brewery, event space, or adaptive commercial redevelopment. Strategically positioned along Broad Street in downtown Emmaus, the property benefits from strong local traffic, established neighborhood demographics, and excellent accessibility to surrounding residential and commercial districts. This property features a 5000+ sq/ft bar/restaurant space, 6 one BR and two 2 BR apartments. Emmaus continues to attract residents and visitors seeking a vibrant small-town atmosphere with strong community support for local dining, entertainment, and hospitality businesses. This ready-to-go hospitality location presents a rare chance to establish a new concept in a property that has long served as a local gathering place. This listing is for the building only. R-license and restaurant equipment available for an additional $499,000. Owner financing options available. Contact listing agent to schedule your showing now.
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1904
Materials
- Construction materials: Brick
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subType: Mixed Use,Multi Family
Interior
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 8
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total interior livable area: 9,816 sqft
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 549454985995 001
- Zoning: B-C-Central Commercial
- Special condition: None
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Lot size: 7,971 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 52.07 x 142.21 IRREG
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Parking Lot,On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Cold Wave
- Winter Weather
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,087 | $121,044 |
| Home Insurance * | $559 | $6,708 |
| Property Taxes | $2,360 | $28,320 |
| Electricity | $1,076 | $12,923 |
| Total | $14,082 | $168,984 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000 |
| 2019-12-02 | Listing removed | $725 |
| 2019-11-06 | Listed for rent | $725 |
| 2019-10-04 | Listing removed | $725 |
| 2019-09-26 | Listed for rent | $725 |
| 2013-04-04 | Listing removed | $700 |
| 2013-03-10 | Listed for rent | $700 |
| 2012-03-26 | Listing removed | $595 |
| 2012-03-05 | Listed for rent | $595 |
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