Renovated Duplex with 1-Car
1921 Poplar Street Philadelphia, PA 19130
For Sale
$729,000
Fully renovated bi-level duplex offering two separate units with patio access, in-unit laundry, and 1-car parking.
Property Size2,688 SF
Price / SF$271.21
Days on Market101
Property Features for 1921 Poplar Street
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 2,688 SF
- Property subtype
- Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1915
Listing Agency:
BHHS Fox & Roach The Harper at Rittenhouse Square
(215) 790-5501
Listed By:
Marc A. Hammarberg · License #AB067991
(215) 790-5501
Source:
Compass
Added: Apr 15
Changed: Jul 22
Last Checked: Jul 23 at 9:49AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Stately brick-front Victorian duplex, completely renovated and configured as a two-unit bi-level home. The lower two floors feature a 2-bedroom, 2-bath bi-level unit with high ceilings, tall south-facing windows, hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and an open living and dining plan. The sleek kitchen includes granite countertops and stainless appliances with a breakfast bar, and provides a door to a generously sized patio that can also function as off-street parking. This unit has in-unit stackable laundry, plus a finished basement lounge area with a privacy door that can be used as a second bedroom, along with a full bathroom and additional storage.
The upper two floors include a larger 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath bi-level unit with hardwood floors, central air, and a private back deck off the kitchen overlooking the back yard. The open kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a pantry. The primary bedroom offers three oversized south-facing windows and an en-suite bath, while two additional bedrooms share a full bath off the hall.
The building includes 1-car parking. Located in the Francisville neighborhood, the property is described as just blocks from Fairmount Ave and nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions including the Art Museum district and Eastern State Penitentiary, with access to the Center City business corridor.
The upper two floors include a larger 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath bi-level unit with hardwood floors, central air, and a private back deck off the kitchen overlooking the back yard. The open kitchen includes stainless steel appliances, a gas range, and a pantry. The primary bedroom offers three oversized south-facing windows and an en-suite bath, while two additional bedrooms share a full bath off the hall.
The building includes 1-car parking. Located in the Francisville neighborhood, the property is described as just blocks from Fairmount Ave and nearby shops, restaurants, and attractions including the Art Museum district and Eastern State Penitentiary, with access to the Center City business corridor.
Key Highlights
- Fully renovated duplex (year built 1915) with two separate units in Philadelphia’s Francisville neighborhood
- Lower unit: 2BR and 2BA bi‑level with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and in‑unit stackable laundry
- Upper unit: 3BR and 2.5BA bi‑level with hardwood floors and central air
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 | $69.4k | $25.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$3.8k | −$1.42 |
| EGI | $65.5k | $24.38 |
| − OpEx | −$19.7k | −$7.31 |
| NOI | $45.9k | $17.06 |
2,688 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$655.3K
$573.4K – $764.5K
NOI $45,870 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.29%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$604.0K
$528.5K – $704.7K
NOI $42,281 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.80%
Theoretical Best
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same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Fully renovated bi-level duplex offering two separate units with patio access, in-unit laundry, and 1-car parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1921 Poplar Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $729,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully renovated duplex (year built 1915) with two separate units in Philadelphia’s Francisville neighborhood; Lower unit: 2BR and 2BA bi‑level with hardwood floors, recessed lighting, and in‑unit stackable laundry; Upper unit: 3BR and 2.5BA bi‑level with hardwood floors and central air
