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University City Four-Unit Investment Property

5013 Chester Ave Philadelphia, PA 19143

5013 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
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Well-maintained four-unit property in University City with modern amenities.

Property Size4,550 SF
Price / SF$175.80
AddedApr 8, 2025
Days on Market463
Last RefreshJun 26 at 12:49 pm

Property Features for 5013 Chester Ave

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,550 SF
Property subtype
Multifamily

Building Details

Year Built
1915

Listing office RE/MAX Preferred

Listing date Apr 8, 2025

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This four-unit investment property is located in University City, with access to the 13 Trolley and Regional Rail. The property was fully renovated in 2012, and the 3rd-floor apartment was completely renovated in 2025. Each unit features extra width, high ceilings, and natural light. The property includes two 2-bedroom units, one 3-bedroom unit, and one studio apartment with office space on the lower level. All units have separate utilities, central air conditioning and heating. Tenant amenities include a laundry room and storage in the basement. The property has new concrete surrounding the building, a security system with automatic flood lights, and complies with Philadelphia Fire Code. A newly installed 5-inch sewer line comes with a 100-year corrosion warranty. The property is located near major hospitals and universities, making it attractive to students, medical professionals, and faculty members. The property is suitable for both owner-occupants and investors, offering stable, long-term returns.

Key Highlights

  • Prime University City location near hospitals and universities
  • Fully renovated and well‑maintained units, including a 3rd‑floor apartment renovated in 2025
  • Each unit has separate utilities and its own central air conditioning and heating

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 $75.9k $16.68
− Vacancy −$5.5k −$1.20
EGI $70.4k $15.48
− OpEx −$21.1k −$4.64
NOI $49.3k $10.83
4,550 SF · lease $16.68/SF/yr · vacancy 7.22% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$704.1K
$616.1K – $821.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,290 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.16%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$626.3K
$548.0K – $730.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,841 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.48%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.56M
$1.36M – $1.82M (±1% cap)
NOI $109,165 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

ACT Tax & Bookkeeping ... Accounting Firm

Suggested Use

Law Firm Dental Office Skin Care Clinic Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Accounting Firm Computer & Electronic Repair HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tech Support Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Well-maintained four-unit property in University City with modern amenities.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 5013 Chester Ave Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $799,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime University City location near hospitals and universities; Fully renovated and well‑maintained units, including a 3rd‑floor apartment renovated in 2025; Each unit has separate utilities and its own central air conditioning and heating
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