12-Unit Apartment
New
For Sale
$2,999,999
1221-27 N 27TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Adjacent brick buildings combine updated two-bedroom apartments with efficient HVAC systems and in-unit washer-dryer combinations.
Property Size11,760 SF
Price / SF$255.10
Days on Market2
Property Features for 1221-27 N 27TH ST
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
11,760 SF
Occupancy
100%
Units
Unit Mix
12 x 2BR
Multifamily Units
12
Additional Details
Road Access
Yes
Amenities
ceiling fans
oversized windows
high ceilings
pendant lighting
stainless appliances
washer-dryer combos
LVP flooring
high efficiency HVAC
Building Details
Buildings
2
Construction
brick
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Liberty Place
(609) 399-5454
Listed By:
Ryan J McManus · License #RS316262
(610) 606-1095
Source:
Lakehomesbyliz
Added: Sep 4
Last Checked: Sep 5 at 8:03AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
The property at 1221-27 N 27th St comprises two adjacent brick apartment buildings operating as one community under two Tax IDs. The 12-unit asset contains 11,760 SF, with each residence configured as a two-bedroom apartment. Interior features include updated kitchens and bathrooms, stainless appliances, pendant lighting, oversized windows, high ceilings, ceiling fans, LVP flooring, washer-dryer combinations, and high-efficiency HVAC systems and mechanicals. All 12 units are leased at market rate, and the property has a 10-year tax abatement.
Located just off Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown section, the property is within walking distance of amenities along the Girard Avenue corridor, Fairmount Avenue restaurants and cafes, the Museums District, the Schuylkill River Trail, Boathouse Row, and Fairmount Park. The two buildings may also be offered as separate six-unit assets, subject to the applicable transaction structure.
Located just off Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown section, the property is within walking distance of amenities along the Girard Avenue corridor, Fairmount Avenue restaurants and cafes, the Museums District, the Schuylkill River Trail, Boathouse Row, and Fairmount Park. The two buildings may also be offered as separate six-unit assets, subject to the applicable transaction structure.
Key Highlights
- 12‑unit apartment property totaling 11,760 SF
- Two adjacent brick buildings operating as one community with two Tax IDs
- All 12 units leased at market rate
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
$184,979
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
6.17%
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%
$3,699,580
$3.7M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,642,557
$2.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,055,322
$2.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 11,760 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
$357.0K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$20.7K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$336.3K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$151.3K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$185.0K $15.73/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$3,699,580
Cap Rate 7%
$2,642,557
Cap Rate 9%
$2,055,322
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.64M
$2.31M – $3.08M
NOI $184,979 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.17%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$2.87M
$2.51M – $3.34M
NOI $200,683 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.69%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
12
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,532
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19121, PA
41,799
Population
19,673
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
28
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
17,416
Density / Sq Mi
$36,208
Median Household Income
$29,915
Median Earnings
$1,082
Median Rent
$250,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Adjacent brick buildings combine updated two-bedroom apartments with efficient HVAC systems and in-unit washer-dryer combinations.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1221-27 N 27TH ST Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,999,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 12‑unit apartment property totaling 11,760 SF; Two adjacent brick buildings operating as one community with two Tax IDs; All 12 units leased at market rate
