Brick Duplex with
For Sale
$329,000
127 S 51ST Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,845 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$178.32
Days on Market201
Property Features for 127 S 51ST Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
On Street
Interior features
Kitchen - Eat-In
Subdivision
UNIVERSITY CITY
Elementary school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Middle school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
High school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Standard status
Active
Size
1,845 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
143
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
1910
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Real Estate - Princeton · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By:
Helen Dundas · License #RS325250
(609) 987-8889
Added: Apr 14
Changed: Oct 22
Last Checked: Oct 31 at 6:06AM
MLS# PAPH2607878
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This 1,845-square-foot brick duplex, built in 1910, contains two apartments. The larger unit has three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, including one connected to a bedroom, plus an open living room and kitchen with hardwood flooring and modern appliances. The second apartment includes two bedrooms, one bathroom, carpeting, and an updated kitchen. A full basement has laundry hookups. Heating is forced air, and the property has central air conditioning.
The building occupies a 0.0294-acre corner lot in Philadelphia’s University City area. Public transportation, the 52nd Street shopping corridor, the West Philadelphia YMCA, and Martin Luther King Park are nearby. Parking is on street.
The building occupies a 0.0294-acre corner lot in Philadelphia’s University City area. Public transportation, the 52nd Street shopping corridor, the West Philadelphia YMCA, and Martin Luther King Park are nearby. Parking is on street.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit brick duplex on a 0.0294‑acre corner lot
- 1,845 square feet; built in 1910
- First apartment has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI / Yr
$29,021
Cap Rate
8.82%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$580,420
$580.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$414,586
$414.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$322,456
$322.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,845 SF
Gross rent
$56.0K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.2K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$52.8K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$23.7K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$29.0K $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 Rate 5%
$580,420
Cap Rate 7%
$414,586
Cap Rate 9%
$322,456
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$449.8K
$393.6K – $524.8K
NOI $31,485 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.57%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$414.6K
$362.8K – $483.7K
NOI $29,021 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.82%
Theoretical Best
—
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Lease Details
2
Residential units
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Trade Area within ½ mile
2,343
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Demographics for 19139, PA
43,281
Population
23,896
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,045
Density / Sq Mi
$38,701
Median Household Income
$34,796
Median Earnings
$1,110
Median Rent
$118,700
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - The two apartments offer distinct bedroom and bath configurations, with one unit featuring an open living and kitchen area.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 127 S 51ST Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $329,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit brick duplex on a 0.0294‑acre corner lot; 1,845 square feet; built in 1910; First apartment has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
