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Legal Duplex with Backyard Access

1218 MCKEAN Street Philadelphia, PA 19148

New
1218 MCKEAN Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19148
$349,900
For Sale
$349,900

MULTI_FAMILY - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size1,480 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$236.42
Days on Market7

Property Features for 1218 MCKEAN Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Standard status
Active
Size
1,480 SF
Lot size
0.02 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
5425

Utilities

Heating system
Hot Water(Heating), Baseboard

Building Details

Year built
1925
Number of units
1
Building materials
Masonry
Listing agency Triamond Realty
Listed by Suqing Fan · License #RS304225
Added: Jul 17 Checked: Jul 23 at 8:06AM
MLS# PAPH2649534

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Delivered with tenants moved out, this legal duplex offers a straightforward two-unit setup suitable for owner-occupancy or income use. The first floor includes a spacious living room, one bedroom with a large closet, one full bathroom, a large eat-in kitchen, and access to a backyard. The second floor features a spacious living room, one bedroom with a walk-in closet, one full bathroom, and a large eat-in kitchen.

The property is located in the East Passyunk neighborhood of Philadelphia, described as being in the heart of the area and just minutes from Center City. It is also positioned for convenient access to universities, public transportation, shopping, dining, and the sport complex.

Interior features noted include hardwood flooring throughout and high ceilings. Some photos have been virtually staged to help illustrate the property’s potential.

Key Highlights

  • Legal duplex built in 1925 with masonry construction
  • Two units each include a spacious living room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, and a large eat‑in kitchen
  • First‑floor unit offers access to a backyard and includes a bedroom with a large closet

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 $38.2k $25.80
− Vacancy −$2.1k −$1.42
EGI $36.1k $24.38
− OpEx −$10.8k −$7.31
NOI $25.3k $17.06
1,480 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$360.8K
$315.7K – $420.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,256 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.22%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$332.6K
$291.0K – $388.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,280 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.65%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Tech Support Center Nursing Home Acupuncture Nursing Home Hotel & Motel (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Legal two-unit duplex is delivered vacant, featuring hardwood floors, high ceilings, and backyard access from the first floor.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1218 MCKEAN Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $349,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Legal duplex built in 1925 with masonry construction; Two units each include a spacious living room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, and a large eat‑in kitchen; First‑floor unit offers access to a backyard and includes a bedroom with a large closet
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