2021-Built Triplex with
For Sale
$866,000
2017 North College Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Three-unit property with a bilevel residence, full-floor flats, private outdoor spaces, and a 10-year tax abatement.
Property Size3,100 SF
Price / SF$279.35
Days on Market180
Property Features for 2017 North College Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,100 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Zoning
RM1
Units
Unit Mix
3 x 3BR/3BA, 6 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
9
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$1,542
Amenities
private patio
balcony
No
No Pool
Above Grade, Below Grade
Building Details
Year Built
2021
Buildings
3
Listing Agency:
Compass Pennsylvania, LLC
(267) 838-5265
Listed By:
Ryan J McManus · License #RS316262
(267) 838-5265
Source:
Compass
Added: Mar 3
Changed: Aug 30
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 1:11AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 2017 North College Avenue, this 2021-built triplex is configured with three residential units. The lower residence is a bilevel layout with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a private back patio. Two upper residences are full-floor 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom flats, each with its own balcony. The property is zoned RM1 and has no pool.
The building sits along historic College Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown section, within walking distance of bars, breweries, restaurants, cafes, and other amenities along the Girard Avenue commercial corridor. City Hall is approximately 10 minutes away by car, and the property overlooks historic Girard College. A full 10-year tax abatement and a 6.1% pro forma cap rate are stated for the offering.
The building sits along historic College Avenue in Philadelphia’s Brewerytown section, within walking distance of bars, breweries, restaurants, cafes, and other amenities along the Girard Avenue commercial corridor. City Hall is approximately 10 minutes away by car, and the property overlooks historic Girard College. A full 10-year tax abatement and a 6.1% pro forma cap rate are stated for the offering.
Key Highlights
- 2021‑built triplex at 2017 North College Avenue
- Three residential units: one bilevel 3bd/3ba and two 1bd/1ba flats
- Lower unit includes a private back patio
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$52,901
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.11%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,058,020
$1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$755,729
$755.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$587,789
$587.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,100 SF
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.
Gross rent
$80.0K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.4K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$75.6K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$22.7K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$52.9K $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 rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,058,020
Cap Rate 7%
$755,729
Cap Rate 9%
$587,789
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$755.7K
$661.3K – $881.7K
NOI $52,901 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.11%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$696.6K
$609.5K – $812.7K
NOI $48,761 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.63%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
9
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,480
Businesses Nearby
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit property with a bilevel residence, full-floor flats, private outdoor spaces, and a 10-year tax abatement.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 2017 North College Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $866,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2021‑built triplex at 2017 North College Avenue; Three residential units: one bilevel 3bd/3ba and two 1bd/1ba flats; Lower unit includes a private back patio
