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Six-Unit Apartment Building
For Sale
$975,000

1537 POPLAR STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19130

A mix of furnished and unfurnished apartments offers flexibility as existing leases expire.

Property Size4,080 SF
Price / SF$238.97
Days on Market10

Property Features for 1537 POPLAR STREET

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,080 SF
Property subtype Commercial
Occupancy 100%

Additional Details

Furnished Yes
Gross Income $96,336
Public Transit Yes
Multifamily Units 6

Building Details

Year Built 1915
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC
Listed By: Lara Ertwine · License #RS309044
Source: Cummingsrealtors
Added: Oct 5 Changed: Oct 13 Last Checked: Oct 12 at 7:31PM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of SERHANT PENNSYLVANIA LLC

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1915 apartment building contains six fully occupied units with a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts. Each apartment has received updates within the past five years, including new air-conditioning units, and the roof is five years old. Three apartments are furnished, with their furniture included in the sale. Most leases run for 12 months, while select units have terms of 3–6 months.

The property is in Francisville, near Fairmount and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Broad Street Line subway service is nearby, as are Temple University, dining, and neighborhood amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Six units with full occupancy
  • One- and two‑bedroom apartment mix
  • Updates to every unit within the past five years, including new air‑conditioning units

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$64,176
Cap Rate
6.58%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,283,520 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$916,800 $916.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$713,067 $713.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,080 SF
Gross rent
$123.9K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.2K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$116.7K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$52.5K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$64.2K $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 Rate 5%
$1,283,520
Cap Rate 7%
$916,800
Cap Rate 9%
$713,067

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$916.8K
$802.2K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,176 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.58%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Multifamily LT 5
$994.6K
$870.3K – $1.16M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,625 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.14%
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Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Accounting Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Auto Parts 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

6
Residential units
100%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,682
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19130, PA

31,477
Population
18,178
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
78%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
1.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
26,231
Density / Sq Mi
$110,436
Median Household Income
$76,051
Median Earnings
$1,836
Median Rent
$483,500
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?
Apartment building - A mix of furnished and unfurnished apartments offers flexibility as existing leases expire.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 1537 POPLAR STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $975,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six units with full occupancy; One- and two‑bedroom apartment mix; Updates to every unit within the past five years, including new air‑conditioning units
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