Renovated 3-Unit
For Sale
$310,000
1317 South 56th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Three one-bedroom apartments feature updated interiors with separate heat, hot water, and utility services.
Property Size1,170 SF
Price / SF$264.96
Days on Market468
Property Features for 1317 South 56th Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,170 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Zoning
RSA5
Units
Unit Mix
3 x 1BR
Multifamily Units
3
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$1,667
Amenities
No
Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s)
No Pool
Above Grade, Below Grade
Building Details
Year Built
1925
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Luxe Real Estate LLC
(215) 251-7519
Listed By:
Michelle Phillips · License #RB0031247
(215) 251-7519
Source:
Compass
Added: May 21, 2025
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 11:25PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This legal end-unit triplex contains three one-bedroom apartments within approximately 1,170 square feet. Renovated interiors include updated kitchens and bathrooms, refreshed flooring, living and dining areas, and generous bedroom and closet space. The basement apartment has its own entry, while the first-floor apartment includes a spacious bedroom and contemporary finishes.
Each residence has separate heat, hot water, and utilities. Two apartments are vacant, and the second-floor unit is occupied. Built in 1925, the property is zoned RSA5 and is located at 1317 South 56th Street in Philadelphia’s 19143 area.
The three-unit layout supports separate residential occupancy across the building, with a combination of above-grade and below-grade space and no pool.
Each residence has separate heat, hot water, and utilities. Two apartments are vacant, and the second-floor unit is occupied. Built in 1925, the property is zoned RSA5 and is located at 1317 South 56th Street in Philadelphia’s 19143 area.
The three-unit layout supports separate residential occupancy across the building, with a combination of above-grade and below-grade space and no pool.
Key Highlights
- Three one‑bedroom apartments in a legal end‑unit triplex
- Approximately 1,170 square feet of property size
- Renovated kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and interior finishes
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
$12,675
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
4.09%
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%
$253,500
$253.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$181,071
$181.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$140,833
$140.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,170 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
$19.5K $16.68/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$1.20/SF
EGI
$18.1K $15.48/SF
− OpEx
−$5.4K −$4.64/SF
NOI
$12.7K $10.83/SF
Area
ZIP 19143
Vacancy
7.22%
Lease Rate
$16.68 /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%
$253,500
Cap Rate 7%
$181,071
Cap Rate 9%
$140,833
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$181.1K
$158.4K – $211.3K
NOI $12,675 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.09%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$161.1K
$140.9K – $187.9K
NOI $11,274 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.64%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$401.0K
$350.9K – $467.9K
NOI $28,071 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.06%
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
1,496
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 19143, PA
64,648
Population
31,391
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
3.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
20,854
Density / Sq Mi
$47,964
Median Household Income
$38,189
Median Earnings
$1,235
Median Rent
$152,000
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 one-bedroom apartments feature updated interiors with separate heat, hot water, and utility services.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1317 South 56th Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $310,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three one‑bedroom apartments in a legal end‑unit triplex; Approximately 1,170 square feet of property size; Renovated kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and interior finishes
