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Corner Live-Work Duplex

228 West Ontario Street Philadelphia, PA 19140

228 West Ontario Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140
$300,000
For Sale
$300,000

Corner property arranged for upstairs living with an income-producing business space on the ground level.

Property Size1,680 SF
Price / SF$178.57
Days on Market334

Property Features for 228 West Ontario Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,680 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Fee Simple

Building Details

Year Built
1920
Listing agency MIS Realty
Listed by Angela R Vinas
Source Compass
Added: Aug 23, 2025 Updated: Jul 20 at 7:10PM Checked: Jul 21 at 6:10AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This corner live-work duplex offers a practical layout for combining occupancy and income. The arrangement supports living upstairs while providing space for a business directly below, creating flexibility for owner-occupiers or operators seeking a double-income approach.

The property is located at 228 West Ontario Street in Philadelphia, PA 19140.

If you’re looking for a building that can support both personal and business use under one roof, this corner configuration is built around that concept and is worth a closer look.

Key Highlights

  • Corner property arranged for upstairs living with an income‑producing business space on the ground level
  • Above‑grade and below‑grade other structures reported
  • Built in 1920

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $51.0k $30.36
− Vacancy −$3.0k −$1.76
EGI $48.0k $28.60
− OpEx −$21.6k −$12.87
NOI $26.4k $15.73
1,680 SF · lease $30.36/SF/yr · vacancy 5.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$409.6K
$358.4K – $477.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,669 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.56%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$377.5K
$330.3K – $440.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,426 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.81%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Live-work space

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Acupuncture Travel Agency Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Corner property arranged for upstairs living with an income-producing business space on the ground level.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 228 West Ontario Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner property arranged for upstairs living with an income‑producing business space on the ground level; Above‑grade and below‑grade other structures reported; Built in 1920
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