Three-Unit Apartment
For Sale
$349,999
5241 WALNUT STREET 00, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Three separately metered apartments offer individual HVAC, laundry, hot water, and utility systems within a well-maintained property.
Property Size1,500 SF
Days on Market13
Property Features for 5241 WALNUT STREET 00
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,500 SF
Property subtype
Triplex
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$3,149
Building Details
Building Size
1,500 SF
Year Built
1925
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty, LLC
(267) 225-3678
Listed By:
Deidre M Quinn · License #RS276819
(267) 225-3678
Source:
Patmckennarealtors
Added: Aug 3
Changed: Aug 10
Last Checked: Aug 14 at 12:33PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1925 triplex contains three two-bedroom, one-bath apartments, with one residence arranged on each floor. The second-floor unit is vacant, creating an owner-occupant option or an opportunity to place the apartment with a new tenant. Each residence includes its own HVAC system, central heating and air conditioning, in-unit washer and dryer, separate hot water heater, and individual water, gas, and electric metering. A dedicated electrical meter serves the common areas.
The first-floor apartment has a private entrance and opens directly to the rear yard. It also includes access to an unfinished basement that provides additional storage and utility space. The property is located in Philadelphia’s Spruce Hill neighborhood, within the University City area, near the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Penn Medicine, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. SEPTA trolley routes, the Market Frankford Line, regional rail, and 30th Street Station provide transit connections throughout Philadelphia and beyond.
The first-floor apartment has a private entrance and opens directly to the rear yard. It also includes access to an unfinished basement that provides additional storage and utility space. The property is located in Philadelphia’s Spruce Hill neighborhood, within the University City area, near the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, Penn Medicine, and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. SEPTA trolley routes, the Market Frankford Line, regional rail, and 30th Street Station provide transit connections throughout Philadelphia and beyond.
Key Highlights
- Three 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments, with one unit on each floor
- Second‑floor apartment is currently vacant
- Individual HVAC, washer and dryer, hot water heater, and utility meters for each apartment
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
7.31%
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 7.31%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$337.1K
$294.9K – $393.2K
NOI $23,594 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.74%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,332
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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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three separately metered apartments offer individual HVAC, laundry, hot water, and utility systems within a well-maintained property.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 5241 WALNUT STREET 00 Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $349,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments, with one unit on each floor; Second‑floor apartment is currently vacant; Individual HVAC, washer and dryer, hot water heater, and utility meters for each apartment
