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    127 S 51ST Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

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    $350,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

    Property size:
    1,845 SF
    Lot size:
    0.03 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $189/SF
    Added:
    Apr 14, 2026
    Days on Market:
    65
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 17 at 1:06 pm

    Property Features for 127 S 51ST Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Rooms
    Basement
    Parking features
    On Street
    Interior features
    Kitchen - Eat-In
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,845 SF
    Lot size
    0.03 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    143

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Forced Air
    Cooling system
    Central Air

    Building Details

    Year built
    1910
    Number of units
    2
    Building materials
    Brick
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    Helen Dundas

    Listing agent Helen Dundas License #RS325250

    Listing office Keller Williams Delaware Valley Realty 100 Canal Pointe Boulevard, Princeton, PA

    Listing date Apr 14, 2026

    MLS# PAPH2607878 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Two‑unit property: Ideal for owner‑occupancy with rental income or investment with ROI potential.
    • Move‑in ready condition: Main unit features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept living room/kitchen, hardwood floors, and modern appliances.
    • Low‑maintenance brick construction: Durable and easy to care for.
    • Prime location in University City: Close to public transportation, 52nd street shopping, YMCA, and Martin Luther King Park.
    • Second unit: Features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, new carpets, and refreshed kitchen.
    • Corner property: End‑of‑row unit.

    Overview

    This move-in-ready, two-unit, low-maintenance brick, end-of-row, corner property is located in the University City area. The main unit features three large bedrooms and two full baths, with one bath as part of the master bedroom. The unit has an open concept living room/kitchen layout with hardwood floors and modern appliances. The second unit features two bedrooms and one bath, new carpets, and a refreshed kitchen. A full basement with laundry hook-up is available. This property is suitable for an owner-occupant looking to rent out the other unit or for an investor seeking a return on investment. The property is situated in a stable neighborhood, close to major public transportation, steps away from the 52nd Street shopping corridor, West Philadelphia YMCA, and Martin Luther King Park. The property size is 1845 square feet and the lot size is 0.0294 acres.

    Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    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.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $47.6k $25.80
    − Vacancy −$2.6k −$1.42
    EGI $45.0k $24.38
    − OpEx −$13.5k −$7.31
    NOI $31.5k $17.06
    1,845 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $449.8K
    $393.6K – $524.8K (±1% cap)
    NOI $31,485 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.00%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $414.6K
    $362.8K – $483.7K (±1% cap)
    NOI $29,021 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.29%
    Theoretical Best
    —
    —
    same as Best Use
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Accounting Firm

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Philadelphia
    County
    Delaware
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.22315
    Latitude
    39.95735

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Spacious two-unit property in University City, Philadelphia.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 127 S 51ST Street Philadelphia, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $350,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Two‑unit property: Ideal for owner‑occupancy with rental income or investment with ROI potential.; Move‑in ready condition: Main unit features **3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept living room/kitchen, hardwood floors, and modern appliances.**; Low‑maintenance brick construction: Durable and easy to care for.
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