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Renovated Two-Unit Duplex
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$375,000

1421 S 20TH Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size1,352 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$277.37
Days on Market4

Property Features for 1421 S 20TH Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Rooms Basement
Parking features On Street
Subdivision PHILADELPHIA (SOUTH)
Elementary school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status Active
Size 1,352 SF
Lot size 0.02 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 2479

Utilities

Heating system Baseboard, Electric (Heating)
Cooling system Ceiling Fan(s), Ductless

Building Details

Year built 1923
Number of units 2
Building materials Masonry
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: JG Real Estate LLC
Listed By: Max Tanenbaum · License #RS335272
Added: Sep 11 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Sep 14 at 1:06PM
MLS# PAPH2668054

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,352-square-foot masonry duplex, built in 1923, contains two renovated residences, each with two bedrooms and one bathroom. One unit is occupied by a long-term tenant, while the other is vacant. Separate utilities, baseboard and electric heating, ductless cooling, and ceiling fans serve the property. A basement is also included, and parking is available on the street.

The property is located in Point Breeze near Center City, public transportation, neighborhood restaurants, cafes, parks, and South Philadelphia amenities. Its two-unit configuration accommodates either occupancy of one residence with leasing of the other or leasing both units, subject to the owner's plans.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath residences
  • 1,352 square feet on a 0.0246‑acre lot
  • Both units renovated by the current owners

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
$23,072
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
6.15%
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%
$461,440 $461.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$329,600 $329.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$256,356 $256.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,352 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
$34.9K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.9K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$33.0K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$9.9K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$23.1K $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%
$461,440
Cap Rate 7%
$329,600
Cap Rate 9%
$256,356

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$329.6K
$288.4K – $384.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,072 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.15%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$303.8K
$265.8K – $354.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,266 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.67%
Theoretical Best
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Electrical Service Nursing Home Travel Agency HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

3,121
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19146, PA

41,920
Population
22,182
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
65%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,659
Density / Sq Mi
$99,702
Median Household Income
$68,849
Median Earnings
$1,708
Median Rent
$452,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two renovated residences include separate utilities, one established tenancy, and one currently vacant unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1421 S 20TH Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $375,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath residences; 1,352 square feet on a 0.0246‑acre lot; Both units renovated by the current owners
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