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    838-840 N 12TH Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123

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    $599,985

    MULTI_FAMILY - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

    Property size:
    1,796 SF
    Lot size:
    0.02 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $334/SF
    Added:
    Apr 6, 2026
    Days on Market:
    59
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 3 at 8:06 pm

    Property Features for 838-840 N 12TH Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Parking features
    Driveway
    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,796 SF
    Lot size
    0.02 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    2364

    Utilities

    Heating system
    Hot Water(Heating)
    Cooling system
    Wall Unit(s)

    Building Details

    Year built
    1920
    Number of units
    2
    Building materials
    Masonry
    Architectural style
    Other

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    Listing Contact
    steven lee sims Jr.

    Listing agent steven lee sims Jr. License #RS289603

    Listing office Keller Williams Platinum Realty - Wyomissing 60 Commerce Drive, Reading, PA

    Listing date Apr 6, 2026

    MLS# PAPH2601504 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Prime redevelopment opportunity in a high‑growth area near Center City and Broad Street.
    • Two separate parcels included (15 x 58 and 18 x 55) offering flexibility and scale for development.
    • Potential to build three 3‑story homes.
    • Located in the heart of rapid development, surrounded by new construction and revitalization.
    • Strong upside potential for resale or long‑term hold.
    • Currently configured with two residential units (one 1‑bedroom and one 2‑bedroom apartment).

    Overview

    Located eight blocks from Center City in the Spring Garden area, this property presents a development opportunity. The offering includes two separate parcels, providing added flexibility and scale for development. Parcel 1 measures 15 x 58, while Parcel 2 measures 18 x 55. Both parcels, totaling 0.0197 acres, must be sold together as a package. The property, with a size of 1796 square feet, is currently configured as a former funeral home with two residential units: one 1-bedroom apartment and one 2-bedroom apartment. This property presents a prime redevelopment opportunity with the potential to build three 3-story homes, making it suitable for builders looking to maximize return in a high-growth area. The location is surrounded by active new construction and offers strong upside potential for resale or long-term hold. The parcels can be developed individually or as a larger combined project. The former funeral home is still in operation.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Residential land & home ...

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Real Estate Agency Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Skin Care Clinic

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    City
    Philadelphia
    County
    Delaware
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.1564865
    Latitude
    39.9683495

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Residential land & home lot - Two parcels for redevelopment near Center City and Broad Street.
    Where is this residential land & home lot located?
    The property is located at 838-840 N 12TH Street Philadelphia, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $599,985.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime redevelopment opportunity in a high‑growth area near Center City and Broad Street.; Two separate parcels included (15 x 58 and 18 x 55) offering flexibility and scale for development.; Potential to build three 3‑story homes.
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    Listing Contact
    steven lee sims Jr.
    Real Estate License ID: RS289603
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
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