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    Brick Row Duplex with Roof Deck Title is generated by Realmo AI

    2542 W Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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    $660,000

    Two-unit brick duplex with a 3-bedroom upper unit, 2-bedroom lower unit, and an expansive roof deck.

    Type:Multi-Family
    Property size:
    2,176 SF
    Price / SF:
    $303/SF
    Added:
    Jan 11, 2025
    Days on Market:
    544
    Last Refresh:
    Jul 8 at 3:19 am

    Property Features for 2542 W Girard Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    2,176 SF
    Property subtype
    Multi-Family

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1915

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    Brittany Moody

    Listing office Main Line Investors Group

    Listing date Jan 11, 2025

    Source Thetristaterealestategroup

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    HighLights

    • Two‑unit brick duplex built in 1915 with a 3‑bedroom upper unit and 2‑bedroom lower unit
    • Upper unit includes heating (natural gas), central air (yes), natural gas hot water, and 3 bedrooms
    • Lower unit features a 2‑bedroom layout with natural gas heating, natural gas hot water, and central air (yes)
    • Expansive roof deck included with the upper unit
    • Public water; no pool; brick/mortar foundation
    • Lot size 0.03 acres with lot dimensions 16.00 x 78.00 (assessor)

    Overview

    This larger brick row duplex offers two separate residential units. The top unit features a spacious 3-bedroom layout with a generously sized kitchen and three well-proportioned bedrooms. A standout feature of the upper unit is an expansive roof deck, providing outdoor space to relax and enjoy skyline views. The downstairs unit includes a functional 2-bedroom arrangement with comfortable living space and a practical kitchen.

    Located at 2542 W Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, the property’s classic brick façade contributes to its residential character.

    The building can work well for an owner-occupant seeking rental income while living in the duplex, or for an investor looking for a straightforward two-unit setup. With distinct 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom configurations, the home supports tenant flexibility and accommodates different household needs within the same property.

    Local 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 $56.1k $25.80
    − Vacancy −$3.1k −$1.42
    EGI $53.0k $24.38
    − OpEx −$15.9k −$7.31
    NOI $37.1k $17.06
    2,176 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $530.5K
    $464.2K – $618.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $37,133 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.63%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $489.0K
    $427.8K – $570.5K (±1% cap)
    NOI $34,227 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.19%
    Theoretical Best
    —
    —
    same as Best Use
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Building Supply Dental Office Kitchen & Bath Showroom Accounting Firm Electrical Service Home Appliance Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Philadelphia
    County
    Delaware
    State
    Pennsylvania
    Longitude
    -75.1785993
    Latitude
    39.9737132

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Two-unit brick duplex with a 3-bedroom upper unit, 2-bedroom lower unit, and an expansive roof deck.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 2542 W Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $660,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Two‑unit brick duplex built in 1915 with a 3‑bedroom upper unit and 2‑bedroom lower unit; Upper unit includes heating (natural gas), central air (yes), natural gas hot water, and 3 bedrooms; Lower unit features a 2‑bedroom layout with natural gas heating, natural gas hot water, and central air (yes)
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