University City
For Sale
$399,900
4438 LUDLOW Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,600 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$249.94
Days on Market19
Property Features for 4438 LUDLOW Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Rooms
Dining Room, Basement
Parking features
On Street
Interior features
2nd Kitchen, Additional Stairway, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Wood Floors
Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Subdivision
UNIVERSITY CITY
Elementary school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status
Active
Size
1,600 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
4930
Utilities
Cooling system
Window Unit(s)
Building Details
Year built
1920
Number of units
2
Building materials
Masonry
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Advantage Gold-Southampton · Century 21 Real Estate
(215) 322-7050
Listed By:
Jamhur Davronov · License #rs357763
(267) 515-8410
Added: Aug 13
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 7:06AM
MLS# PAPH2659320
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
4438 Ludlow Street is a masonry duplex completed in 1920, offering 1,600 square feet across two distinct living spaces. The upper residence includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms, while the lower residence provides 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a private exterior entrance, and its own living area. Interior features include wood floors, built-ins, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, a pantry, and a second kitchen. Window-unit cooling, a washer, built-in range, microwave, and refrigerator are also included.
The property sits on a 0.03-acre lot in University City and is zoned RM-1. It is near the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Saint Joseph's University - University City campus, the Wharton School, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Access to 30th Street Station, Penn Medicine Station, public transportation, and Center City Philadelphia adds convenience, while on-street parking serves the property.
The property sits on a 0.03-acre lot in University City and is zoned RM-1. It is near the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Saint Joseph's University - University City campus, the Wharton School, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Access to 30th Street Station, Penn Medicine Station, public transportation, and Center City Philadelphia adds convenience, while on-street parking serves the property.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms
- 1,600 square feet on a 0.03‑acre lot
- Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms
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
$27,304
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
6.83%
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%
$546,080
$546.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$390,057
$390.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$303,378
$303.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,600 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
$41.3K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$39.0K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$11.7K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$27.3K $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%
$546,080
Cap Rate 7%
$390,057
Cap Rate 9%
$303,378
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$390.1K
$341.3K – $455.1K
NOI $27,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.83%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$359.5K
$314.6K – $419.5K
NOI $25,167 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.29%
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
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,357
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19104, PA
56,839
Population
23,888
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
26
Median Age
47%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
3.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,335
Density / Sq Mi
$39,526
Median Household Income
$18,420
Median Earnings
$1,329
Median Rent
$268,200
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 - Masonry duplex with separate entrances, two kitchens, and flexible owner-occupant or rental configuration.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 4438 LUDLOW Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $399,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms; 1,600 square feet on a 0.03‑acre lot; Upper unit has 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms
