Renovated Duplex with Two
For Sale
$290,000
3957 N PERCY Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size960 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$302.08
Days on Market24
Property Features for 3957 N PERCY Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
On Street
Elementary school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Middle school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
High school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Standard status
Active
Size
960 SF
Lot size
0.02 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
1223
Utilities
Heating system
Heat Pump (Heating), Electric (Heating)
Cooling system
Central Air
Amenities
in-unit washers and dryers
Building Details
Year built
1920
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Main Line · Keller Williams Realty
(610) 520-0100
Listed By:
Starr Smith · License #1859517111111
(267) 252-1455
Added: Aug 11
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Sep 3 at 8:06PM
MLS# PAPH2658500
Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 960-square-foot brick duplex contains two one-bedroom, one-bath residences. The property has been fully renovated with new appliances, refreshed cabinetry, recessed lighting, and in-unit washers and dryers. Central air and heat pump heating support the interior, while a basement adds supplementary space. One residence is occupied and Section 8 approved; the second is vacant and was previously rented.
The property is in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park area, near Einstein Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, and Roosevelt Boulevard. Public transit and major highways are accessible from the property, with on-street parking available. Built in 1920, the duplex combines updated unit interiors with an established brick structure.
The property is in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park area, near Einstein Medical Center, Children’s Hospital, and Roosevelt Boulevard. Public transit and major highways are accessible from the property, with on-street parking available. Built in 1920, the duplex combines updated unit interiors with an established brick structure.
Key Highlights
- Two 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath units within a 960‑square‑foot duplex
- Fully renovated with new appliances, updated cabinetry, recessed lighting, and in‑unit washers and dryers
- One unit is tenant occupied and Section 8 approved
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
$16,382
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
5.65%
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%
$327,640
$327.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$234,029
$234.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$182,022
$182.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 960 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
$24.8K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$23.4K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$7.0K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$16.4K $17.06/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.51%
Lease Rate
$25.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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%
$327,640
Cap Rate 7%
$234,029
Cap Rate 9%
$182,022
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$234.0K
$204.8K – $273.0K
NOI $16,382 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.65%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$215.7K
$188.8K – $251.7K
NOI $15,100 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.21%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
3,117
Businesses Nearby
Explore this area
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?
Duplex - Fully renovated brick duplex with central air, updated interiors, and two separate one-bedroom residences.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3957 N PERCY Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $290,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two 1‑bedroom, 1‑bath units within a 960‑square‑foot duplex; Fully renovated with new appliances, updated cabinetry, recessed lighting, and in‑unit washers and dryers; One unit is tenant occupied and Section 8 approved
