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Renovated Duplex with Commercial Space
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$204,999

3128 F Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134

Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size1,120 SF
Lot Size0.02 Acres
Price / SF$183.03
Days on Market165

Property Features for 3128 F Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Rooms Basement
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 1,120 SF
Lot size 0.02 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 746

Utilities

Heating system Other (Heating)

Building Details

Year built 1920
Number of units 2
Building materials Masonry
Listing Agency: Homestarr Realty
Listed By: Aldo Torres
Added: Mar 24 Changed: Sep 2 Last Checked: Sep 4 at 6:06PM
MLS# PAPH2599206

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,120-square-foot masonry duplex, built in 1920, includes distinct commercial and residential areas. The first floor has been renovated for business, office, or retail use. Above it, a renovated two-bedroom, one-bath apartment provides a separate residential component and is currently vacant.

The property is located at 3128 F Street in Philadelphia, with access to major roads, public transportation, and neighborhood amenities. RM1 zoning supports the property’s mixed commercial and residential configuration as described. Separate spaces allow the commercial area and apartment to function independently within the building.

Key Highlights

  • RM1‑zoned duplex with separate commercial and residential areas
  • Renovated first‑floor commercial space for business, office, or retail use
  • Renovated 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartment

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
$17,617
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
8.59%
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%
$352,340 $352.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$251,671 $251.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$195,744 $195.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,120 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
$34.0K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.0K −$1.76/SF
EGI
$32.0K $28.60/SF
− OpEx
−$14.4K −$12.87/SF
NOI
$17.6K $15.73/SF
Area
Philadelphia, PA
Vacancy
5.80%
Lease Rate
$30.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$352,340
Cap Rate 7%
$251,671
Cap Rate 9%
$195,744

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$273.0K
$238.9K – $318.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $19,113 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.32%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$251.7K
$220.2K – $293.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,617 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.59%
Theoretical Best
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Travel Agency Acupuncture Computer & Electronic Repair

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,614
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19134, PA

57,463
Population
25,290
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
3.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
16,901
Density / Sq Mi
$41,849
Median Household Income
$35,858
Median Earnings
$1,179
Median Rent
$127,500
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - RM1-zoned property combines a renovated business area with an upstairs two-bedroom apartment.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3128 F Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $204,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: RM1‑zoned duplex with separate commercial and residential areas; Renovated first‑floor commercial space for business, office, or retail use; Renovated 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartment
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