5-Unit Apartment
For Sale
$470,000
1729 W ERIE Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size2,456 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$191.37
Days on Market85
Property Features for 1729 W ERIE Avenue
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
On Street
Subdivision
ALLEGHENY WEST
Elementary school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status
Active
Size
2,456 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
6553
Utilities
Heating system
Central
Cooling system
Wall Unit(s)
Building Details
Year built
1930
Number of units
4
Building materials
Masonry
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
(215) 735-7368
Listed By:
Kevin M McGettigan · License #RS326539
(856) 347-0434
Added: Jun 12
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Sep 4 at 8:06PM
MLS# PAPH2634542
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 1729 W Erie Avenue in Philadelphia, this 5-unit apartment building contains four one-bedroom, one-bath apartments and one studio. The property offers 2,456 square feet on a 0.036-acre parcel, with masonry construction, central heating, wall-unit cooling, and on-street parking. Built in 1930, the building presents a defined residential configuration suited to multifamily ownership.
The property is situated in North Philadelphia's West Allegheny neighborhood near Broad Street transit, Temple University and Temple Health System, neighborhood retail, and major bus routes. Its location provides access to established transit and institutional destinations within the surrounding area.
The property is situated in North Philadelphia's West Allegheny neighborhood near Broad Street transit, Temple University and Temple Health System, neighborhood retail, and major bus routes. Its location provides access to established transit and institutional destinations within the surrounding area.
Key Highlights
- Five‑unit layout with four 1‑bed, 1‑bath apartments and one studio
- 2,456 square feet on a 0.036‑acre parcel
- Masonry construction completed in 1930
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
$38,632
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
8.22%
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%
$772,640
$772.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$551,886
$551.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$429,244
$429.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,456 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
$74.6K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.3K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$70.2K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$31.6K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$38.6K $15.73/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$772,640
Cap Rate 7%
$551,886
Cap Rate 9%
$429,244
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$551.9K
$482.9K – $643.9K
NOI $38,632 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.22%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$598.7K
$523.9K – $698.5K
NOI $41,911 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.92%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
5
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,093
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 19140, PA
52,124
Population
23,104
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
9%
College-Educated
73%
High-School Grad
3.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
16,289
Density / Sq Mi
$33,149
Median Household Income
$31,508
Median Earnings
$1,085
Median Rent
$101,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Masonry multifamily property with central heat, wall-unit cooling, and on-street parking.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1729 W ERIE Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $470,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑unit layout with four 1‑bed, 1‑bath apartments and one studio; 2,456 square feet on a 0.036‑acre parcel; Masonry construction completed in 1930
