Three-Unit Masonry
For Sale
$384,900
4522 COTTMAN Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,634 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$235.56
Days on Market148
Property Features for 4522 COTTMAN Avenue
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking features
On Street
Elementary school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status
Active
Size
1,634 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
3806
Utilities
Heating system
Other (Heating), Baseboard, Electric (Heating)
Building Details
Year built
1950
Number of units
2
Building materials
Masonry
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Re/Max One Realty · RE/MAX International
(215) 953-8800
Listed By:
Francisco Neto · License #RS181696L
(215) 913-2490
Added: Apr 14
Changed: Sep 2
Last Checked: Sep 8 at 7:06AM
MLS# PAPH2596508
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 masonry triplex contains 1,634 square feet and was built in 1950. The first and second floors comprise a three-bedroom apartment with a kitchen, living room, and full bath. Two additional one-bedroom apartments occupy the lower level, each with living space, a kitchen, and a full bath.
The property sits on a 0.036-acre lot in Philadelphia’s Mayfair section. Public transportation, schools, I-95, and Route 1 are identified nearby, while parking is provided on the street. Electric baseboard heating serves the building.
The property sits on a 0.036-acre lot in Philadelphia’s Mayfair section. Public transportation, schools, I-95, and Route 1 are identified nearby, while parking is provided on the street. Electric baseboard heating serves the building.
Key Highlights
- Three‑unit triplex with 1,634 square feet
- Three‑bedroom apartment spans the first and second floors
- Two lower‑level one‑bedroom apartments
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
$27,884
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
7.24%
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%
$557,680
$557.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$398,343
$398.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$309,822
$309.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,634 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
$42.2K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$39.8K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$12.0K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$27.9K $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%
$557,680
Cap Rate 7%
$398,343
Cap Rate 9%
$309,822
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$398.3K
$348.6K – $464.7K
NOI $27,884 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.24%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$367.2K
$321.3K – $428.4K
NOI $25,702 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,757
Businesses Nearby
Explore this area
Business Placement
Demographics for 19135, PA
35,422
Population
14,323
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
82%
High-School Grad
2.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
15,401
Density / Sq Mi
$51,817
Median Household Income
$38,673
Median Earnings
$1,197
Median Rent
$182,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three residential units include a spacious three-bedroom apartment and two one-bedroom apartments with kitchens and full baths.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 4522 COTTMAN Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $384,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit triplex with 1,634 square feet; Three‑bedroom apartment spans the first and second floors; Two lower‑level one‑bedroom apartments
