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Two-Unit Duplex with Separate Entrances

1216 S 20TH STREET Philadelphia, PA 19146

1216 S 20TH STREET, Philadelphia, PA, 19146
$619,000
For Sale
$619,000

Duplex with two independent residences, separate utilities, and in-unit washers and dryers.

Property Size2,034 SF
Price / SF$304.33
Days on Market15

Property Features for 1216 S 20TH STREET

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,034 SF
Property subtype
Duplex

Building Details

Year Built
2010
Listing agency Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
Listed by Cheryl Nash Miller · License #RS227253L
Source Cummingsrealtors
Added: Jul 9 Updated: Jul 21 at 2:17PM Checked: Jul 23 at 5:36AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

1216 S 20th Street is a well-maintained duplex featuring two completely independent residences with separate entrances and separate utilities. The first-floor unit offers a 1-bedroom, 2-bath layout with an open living area, an updated kitchen, and hardwood flooring across the main level. A fully finished basement with ceramic tile adds additional versatile living space, and the unit includes an in-unit washer and dryer.

The upper bi-level residence receives natural light and includes hardwood flooring, an updated kitchen, 2–3 bedrooms, and 2 full baths with generous living space. Like the lower unit, it also has an in-unit washer and dryer.

Owner-occupied with no rental history to date, the property’s layout and condition are designed to simplify ownership and day-to-day management. The home is located in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood, with access to restaurants, shopping, public transportation, major hospitals, universities, parks, and neighborhood amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex built in 2010 with two completely independent residences, each with a separate entrance and separate utilities
  • First‑floor unit: 1‑bedroom, 2‑bath with open living area, updated kitchen, and hardwood flooring on the main level
  • Fully finished basement with ceramic tile for added living space in the first‑floor unit (family room, office, gym, or potential second bedroom)

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $52.5k $25.80
− Vacancy −$2.9k −$1.42
EGI $49.6k $24.38
− OpEx −$14.9k −$7.31
NOI $34.7k $17.06
2,034 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$495.9K
$433.9K – $578.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,710 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.61%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$457.1K
$399.9K – $533.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.17%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Nursing Home HVAC Service Nursing Home Electrical Service Auto Parts Store Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tech Support Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex with two independent residences, separate utilities, and in-unit washers and dryers.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1216 S 20TH STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $619,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex built in 2010 with two completely independent residences, each with a separate entrance and separate utilities; First‑floor unit: 1‑bedroom, 2‑bath with open living area, updated kitchen, and hardwood flooring on the main level; Fully finished basement with ceramic tile for added living space in the first‑floor unit (family room, office, gym, or potential second bedroom)
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