1031 Exchange Philadelphia
Mixed Use Properties

Property Type

Mixed Use Properties

Mixed-use properties combining residential, retail, and office uses with diverse income streams, value-add opportunities, and urban redevelopment potential.

Mixed-use properties combine multiple property types in a single asset, offering Philadelphia exchange investors diversified income streams and value-add opportunities through repositioning and redevelopment. The asset class includes ground-floor retail with residential above, office-retail combinations, and larger mixed-use developments.

Philadelphia's mixed-use market spans diverse opportunities from historic buildings in established neighborhoods to new construction in developing areas. Each property presents different income streams, operating profiles, and repositioning potential, requiring careful evaluation of both current performance and future development opportunities.

Our team helps investors evaluate mixed-use replacement properties through comprehensive income stream analysis, value-add opportunity assessment, and redevelopment feasibility studies. We coordinate tenant mix analysis, capital expenditure planning, and financing due diligence to ensure investors understand both current income and future repositioning potential.

How we support this asset class in Philadelphia, PA.

  • Income stream diversification across multiple property types
  • Value-add opportunities through repositioning and redevelopment
  • Urban redevelopment and infill development potential
  • Financing coordination with mixed-use property lenders

Common situations.

  • Selling single-use properties and moving into mixed-use for diversified income streams and value-add opportunities
  • Exchanging from out-of-state mixed-use properties into Philadelphia-area assets to simplify management and reduce travel
  • Repositioning mixed-use properties through value-add strategies including renovations, tenant improvements, and redevelopment
  • Participating in urban redevelopment through mixed-use properties that combine residential, retail, and office uses

Key considerations.

  • Income stream diversification and stability, as mixed-use properties combine multiple property types with different operating profiles
  • Value-add opportunities and redevelopment potential, as mixed-use properties may offer opportunities to reposition or redevelop
  • Tenant mix and lease term coordination, as mixed-use properties require careful management of multiple tenant types
  • Capital expenditure requirements for building improvements, tenant improvements, and redevelopment activities
  • Financing availability and terms, as mixed-use properties may require specialized lenders familiar with the asset class

Market insights.

Philadelphia's mixed-use market benefits from the city's walkable neighborhoods, transit access, and growing population. Established neighborhoods like Old City, Society Hill, and Rittenhouse Square offer strong demand for mixed-use properties, while developing areas present value-add opportunities. The market's evolution toward walkable, transit-oriented development creates strong demand for mixed-use properties that combine residential, retail, and office uses.

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