Three-Unit Triplex
For Sale
$529,000
1224 E Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
One unit is leased, while two remain available for occupancy.
Property Size1,500 SF
Price / SF$352.67
Days on Market19
Property Features for 1224 E Columbia Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,500 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Multifamily Units
3
Building Details
Year Built
1915
Listing Agency:
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
(215) 260-5860
Listed By:
david m cohen · License #RS-282774
Source:
Bethsamberg
Added: Aug 11
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 12:13PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1,500-square-foot triplex at 1224 E Columbia Ave includes three separate residential units. One unit is currently rented, and the other two are vacant, giving an owner immediate flexibility for occupancy or future leasing. Built in 1915, the property offers a residential income configuration within Philadelphia’s Fishtown area.
The property is near restaurants, bars, parks, and public transportation. Its location at 1224 E Columbia Ave places the building within the 19125 ZIP code and provides access to the surrounding neighborhood’s established commercial and transit amenities.
The property is near restaurants, bars, parks, and public transportation. Its location at 1224 E Columbia Ave places the building within the 19125 ZIP code and provides access to the surrounding neighborhood’s established commercial and transit amenities.
Key Highlights
- Three separate residential units in one triplex
- 1,500 square feet of property size
- One unit currently rented
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
$25,597
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
4.84%
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%
$511,940
$511.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$365,671
$365.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$284,411
$284.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,500 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
$38.7K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.1K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$36.6K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$11.0K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$25.6K $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%
$511,940
Cap Rate 7%
$365,671
Cap Rate 9%
$284,411
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$365.7K
$320.0K – $426.6K
NOI $25,597 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.84%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$337.1K
$294.9K – $393.2K
NOI $23,594 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.46%
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
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,995
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19125, PA
25,325
Population
13,055
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
64%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,089
Density / Sq Mi
$110,842
Median Household Income
$62,656
Median Earnings
$1,743
Median Rent
$373,600
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 - One unit is leased, while two remain available for occupancy.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1224 E Columbia Ave Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $529,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three separate residential units in one triplex; 1,500 square feet of property size; One unit currently rented
