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End-of-Row Triplex with Upgrades
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$600,000

1528 West Porter Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145

Three fully occupied units with recent kitchen, bathroom, and flooring updates plus separate utilities.

Property Size2,561 SF
Price / SF$234.28
Days on Market71

Property Features for 1528 West Porter Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,561 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Occupancy 100%

Additional Details

Sprinkler System Yes
Multifamily Units 3

Building Details

Year Built 1920
Stories 3
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Philly Real Estate
Listed By: Emily L Chan · License #RS300470
Source: Compass
Added: May 22 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 11:49AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This end-of-the-row triplex includes three residential units with a mix of 1-bedroom layouts on the first floor and a larger bi-level apartment spanning the second and third floors. The first-floor front unit offers 1 bedroom and 1.5 bathrooms, while the first-floor rear unit provides 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom. The bi-level unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms and is the only unit with central air. Across all units, the property has been updated with brand new cabinets, brand new granite countertops, new paint, new flooring, and newly tiled bathrooms. Additional building features include a sprinkler system and recessed LED lighting, with separate utilities.

The property is located in South Philadelphia within the Philadelphia City School District (MLS area 19145).

The triplex is fully occupied and currently rented, with the first-floor front unit rented at $1,100 per month, the first-floor rear unit rented at $875 per month, and the bi-level unit rented at $2,075 per month. With multiple unit configurations and recent interior improvements, it can fit buyers seeking a straightforward, income-producing residential rental property with three separate utility setups.

Key Highlights

  • End‑of‑row triplex with 3 total units in South Philadelphia, all units fully occupied
  • Recent unit upgrades across all units: brand new cabinets, granite countertops, new paint, new flooring, and tiled bathrooms
  • First‑floor front unit: 1‑bedroom, 1.5‑bathroom with central air; rented for $1,100/month

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $66.1k $25.80
− Vacancy −$3.6k −$1.42
EGI $62.4k $24.38
− OpEx −$18.7k −$7.31
NOI $43.7k $17.06
2,561 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$624.3K
$546.3K – $728.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,703 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$575.5K
$503.5K – $671.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,283 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.71%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Electrical Service Tech Support Center Acupuncture Travel Agency

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

3
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Sprinkler system

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

756
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19145, PA

47,079
Population
21,295
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
4.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
9,808
Density / Sq Mi
$70,374
Median Household Income
$45,940
Median Earnings
$1,343
Median Rent
$290,100
Median Home Value

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?
Triplex - Three fully occupied units with recent kitchen, bathroom, and flooring updates plus separate utilities.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 1528 West Porter Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: End‑of‑row triplex with 3 total units in South Philadelphia, all units fully occupied; Recent unit upgrades across all units: brand new cabinets, granite countertops, new paint, new flooring, and tiled bathrooms; First‑floor front unit: 1‑bedroom, 1.5‑bathroom with central air; rented for $1,100/month
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