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Student Rental Rooming House
For Sale
$499,900

1842 N 16TH Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size2,784 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$179.56
Days on Market47

Property Features for 1842 N 16TH Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Rooms Basement
Parking features On Street
Subdivision TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
Elementary school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status Active
Size 2,784 SF
Lot size 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 3969

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1915
Number of units 4
Building materials Masonry
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Devon-Wayne
Listed By: Michael Coleman
Added: Jun 16 Changed: Jun 19 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 5:06PM
MLS# PAPH2637494

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This legal four-unit rooming house is currently operated as a 7-bedroom, 2.5-bath student rental and is fully leased through July 2027. The property is configured to support student housing, and it includes a private roof deck for tenant use.

Located at 1842 N 16TH Street in Philadelphia, the building is described as just steps from Temple University’s main campus and within the campus patrol zone. It is positioned in the university’s off-campus housing district, where demand for student-oriented residences is typically focused.

For buyers, this offering is presented as an investor opportunity with existing in-place occupancy, generating $4,900 per month ($58,800 gross annual income) based on the current lease-up. The remarks also note grandfathered zoning rights and that the property is a four-unit building by right, subject to buyer due diligence. Showings require 24-hour notice for all parties. The property is also marketed individually and as part of a package with additional listed properties identified by MLS numbers PAPH2631578, PAPH2631596, PAPH2632718, PAPH2632744, PAPH2635058, and PAPH2635078.

Key Highlights

  • Built in 1915 with masonry construction
  • Currently operating as a legal 4‑unit rooming house and fully leased through July 2027
  • 7‑bedroom, 2.5‑bath student rental generates $4,900/month ($58,800 gross annual income)

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $84.5k $30.36
− Vacancy −$4.9k −$1.76
EGI $79.6k $28.60
− OpEx −$35.8k −$12.87
NOI $43.8k $15.73
2,784 SF · lease $30.36/SF/yr · vacancy 5.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$678.7K
$593.9K – $791.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,509 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.50%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$625.6K
$547.4K – $729.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $43,791 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.76%
Theoretical Best
—
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Quadplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Building Supply Accounting Firm Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

4
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,008
Businesses Nearby

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

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

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Operating as a legal rooming house and fully leased through July 2027, featuring private roof deck amenity space.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 1842 N 16TH Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $499,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1915 with masonry construction; Currently operating as a legal 4‑unit rooming house and fully leased through July 2027; 7‑bedroom, 2.5‑bath student rental generates $4,900/month ($58,800 gross annual income)
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