Masonry Triplex with Central
For Sale
$549,000
2252 N 12TH Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size2,709 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$202.66
Days on Market342
Property Features for 2252 N 12TH Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Triplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
On Street
Elementary school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Middle school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
High school district
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Standard status
Active
Size
2,709 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
7979
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air
Building Details
Year built
2012
Number of units
3
Building materials
Masonry
Listing Agency:
Elfant Wissahickon-Chestnut Hill
(215) 247-3600
Listed By:
Miriam Mosquera-Martinez · License #RS334645
(610) 639-4397
Added: Oct 9, 2025
Changed: Sep 8
Last Checked: Sep 15 at 5:06AM
MLS# PAPH2545548
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 2012, this masonry triplex contains 2,709 square feet and is fully occupied. The unit mix includes two bi-level four-bedroom residences and one three-bedroom residence, each described with modern finishes. A finished basement with living space is included in the reported above-grade square footage.
The property is located at 2252 N 12th Street in Philadelphia, near Temple University's main campus. Building systems include forced-air heating and central air conditioning, with on-street parking available. The 0.0327-acre parcel may also be offered together with the fully occupied property at 2254 N 12th Street.
The property is located at 2252 N 12th Street in Philadelphia, near Temple University's main campus. Building systems include forced-air heating and central air conditioning, with on-street parking available. The 0.0327-acre parcel may also be offered together with the fully occupied property at 2254 N 12th Street.
Key Highlights
- Fully occupied triplex with two bi‑level 4‑bedroom units and one 3‑bedroom unit
- 2,709 square feet on a 0.0327‑acre parcel
- Built in 2012 with masonry construction
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
$46,229
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
8.42%
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%
$924,580
$924.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$660,414
$660.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$513,656
$513.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,709 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
$69.9K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$66.0K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$19.8K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$46.2K $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%
$924,580
Cap Rate 7%
$660,414
Cap Rate 9%
$513,656
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$660.4K
$577.9K – $770.5K
NOI $46,229 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.42%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$608.7K
$532.6K – $710.2K
NOI $42,611 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.76%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,273
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19133, PA
24,772
Population
10,766
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
7%
College-Educated
63%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
19,055
Density / Sq Mi
$31,756
Median Household Income
$26,563
Median Earnings
$919
Median Rent
$85,100
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Fully occupied three-unit property with two bi-level four-bedroom units and one three-bedroom unit.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 2252 N 12TH Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $549,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully occupied triplex with two bi‑level 4‑bedroom units and one 3‑bedroom unit; 2,709 square feet on a 0.0327‑acre parcel; Built in 2012 with masonry construction
