Six-Unit Apartment
New
For Sale
$520,000
1517 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Six one-bedroom apartments with individual kitchens and a full basement serving the building’s utility systems.
Property Size3,000 SF
Price / SF$173.33
Days on Market2
Property Features for 1517 N 17th St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,000 SF
Building Details
Year Built
1915
Listing Agency:
Prosperity Real Estate & Investment Services
(866) 327-7673
Listed By:
Kirk Waechter · License #RM423448
Source:
Kandorre
Added: Aug 10
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 8:13AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 1915 apartment building contains six rental units arranged as two apartments per floor. Each residence provides one bedroom, one bathroom, and a full kitchen, creating a consistent one-bedroom layout throughout the property. The building includes a full basement that houses the utility systems, with water, electricity, and heating billed separately by unit. All six apartments are leased.
The property is located five blocks from Broad Street and within walking distance of public transportation, Temple University, and area attractions. Liacouras Center is approximately 0.2 mile away, while morning classes at the university are described as less than half a mile on foot. The property measures 3,000 square feet and was built in 1915.
The property is located five blocks from Broad Street and within walking distance of public transportation, Temple University, and area attractions. Liacouras Center is approximately 0.2 mile away, while morning classes at the university are described as less than half a mile on foot. The property measures 3,000 square feet and was built in 1915.
Key Highlights
- Six rental apartments in a 3,000‑square‑foot building
- Each unit includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a full kitchen
- Two apartments are arranged on each floor
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
$47,189
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
9.07%
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%
$943,780
$943.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$674,129
$674.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$524,322
$524.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,000 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
$91.1K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.3K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$85.8K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$38.6K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$47.2K $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 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%
$943,780
Cap Rate 7%
$674,129
Cap Rate 9%
$524,322
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$674.1K
$589.9K – $786.5K
NOI $47,189 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.07%
Second Best
—
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$731.4K
$639.9K – $853.3K
NOI $51,195 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,243
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Demographics for 19121, PA
41,799
Population
19,673
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
28
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
17,416
Density / Sq Mi
$36,208
Median Household Income
$29,915
Median Earnings
$1,082
Median Rent
$250,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Six one-bedroom apartments with individual kitchens and a full basement serving the building’s utility systems.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1517 N 17th St Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $520,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six rental apartments in a 3,000‑square‑foot building; Each unit includes 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, and a full kitchen; Two apartments are arranged on each floor
