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.
For sale
$1,995,000
52 S 5th St, Emmaus, PA 18049
10beds
8baths
9,816sqft
Mixed Use, Multi Family
Built in 1904
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$203/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Highly visible corner location
- 113 days
- 478
- 13
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Michael M. Volpe 484-538-6430,
Heart and Home Realty LLC 484-894-9865,
Jamie Volpe 610-657-0413,
Heart and Home Realty LLC
Source: GLVR,MLS#: 778785
Originating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 8
Heating
- Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 9,816 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 13
- Parking features: Parking Lot, On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
Lot
- Size: 7,971 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 52.07 x 142.21 IRREG
Details
- Parcel number: 549454985995 001
- Zoning: B-C-Central Commercial
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: Mixed Use, Multi Family
Materials
- Brick
Condition
- Year built: 1904
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Not in Development
Location
- Region: Emmaus
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $203/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $476,400
- Annual tax amount: $17,277
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 123 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,253/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,995,000$203/sqft |
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| 12/2/2019 | Listing removed | $725 |
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| 11/6/2019 | Listed for rent | $725 |
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| 10/4/2019 | Listing removed | $725 |
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| 9/26/2019 | Listed for rent | $725+3.6% |
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| 4/4/2013 | Listing removed | $700 |
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| 3/10/2013 | Listed for rent | $700+17.6% |
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| 3/26/2012 | Listing removed | $595 |
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| 3/5/2012 | Listed for rent | $595 |
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Neighborhood: 18049
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: East Penn
Source: GLVR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.




