Renovated Duplex with 1-Car
For Sale
$729,000
1921 Poplar Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
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 Market109
Property Features for 1921 Poplar Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,688 SF
Total Parking Spaces
1
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Amenities
high ceilings
tall windows
hardwood floors
recessed lighting
granite countertops
stainless appliances
breakfast bar
patio
in-unit laundry
finished basement
central air
private back deck
gas range
pantry
shared vestibule
Building Details
Year Built
1915
Construction
brick front Victorian
Tenancy
Multi
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 authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,566
Businesses Nearby
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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
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
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
