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Tenant-Occupied Duplex
For Sale
Under Contract
$215,000

1979 73RD Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size1,092 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$196.89
Days on Market874

Property Features for 1979 73RD Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Rooms Basement
Parking features On Street, Alley
Elementary school district THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Middle school district THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
High school district THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Special listing conditions Short Sale
Standard status Active Under Contract
Size 1,092 SF
Lot size 0.02 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 1482

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Window Unit(s)

Building Details

Year built 1946
Number of units 2
Building materials Masonry
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Century 21 Advantage Gold-Elkins Park · Century 21 Real Estate
Listed By: Bruce A Randolph · License #RS315898
Added: Jun 3, 2024 Changed: Oct 20 Last Checked: Oct 24 at 4:06PM
MLS# PAPH2361716

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Investment Insights

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This 1,092-square-foot duplex has occupied residences on its first and second floors. The first-floor tenancy is under a Section 8 lease. The property is being sold as-is, with no repairs planned by the seller.

Masonry construction, forced-air heating, and window-unit cooling serve the building. A basement room is also listed, and parking options include the street and alley.

Key Highlights

  • 1,092‑square‑foot duplex with occupied first- and second‑floor residences
  • First‑floor tenant holds a Section 8 lease
  • Masonry construction

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$18,635
Cap Rate
8.67%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$372,700 $372.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$266,214 $266.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$207,056 $207.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,092 SF
Gross rent
$28.2K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$26.6K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$8.0K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$18.6K $17.06/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.51%
Lease Rate
$25.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$372,700
Cap Rate 7%
$266,214
Cap Rate 9%
$207,056

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$266.2K
$232.9K – $310.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $18,635 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.67%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$245.4K
$214.7K – $286.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,177 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.99%
Theoretical Best
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same as Best Use
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Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,002
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19138, PA

31,816
Population
13,836
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
17,676
Density / Sq Mi
$51,586
Median Household Income
$36,956
Median Earnings
$1,172
Median Rent
$167,300
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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Both floor-level residences are occupied, with the first-floor lease supported by Section 8.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1979 73RD Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $215,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,092‑square‑foot duplex with occupied first- and second‑floor residences; First‑floor tenant holds a Section 8 lease; Masonry construction
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