Renovated Duplex with Rear
For Sale
$319,000
4085 West Ford Road, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Two-unit residential property with off-street parking and convenient access to Philadelphia-area institutions and retail.
Property Size1,600 SF
Price / SF$199.38
Days on Market150
Property Features for 4085 West Ford Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,600 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Zoning
RSA3
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$3,990
Amenities
No
No Pool
Building Details
Year Built
1958
Listing Agency:
Brickmatics
Listed By:
Jay Kamin · License #SB065702
(610) 764-5315
Source:
Compass
Added: Apr 10
Changed: Sep 5
Last Checked: Sep 5 at 2:39PM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Brickmatics
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This renovated duplex contains two residential units within approximately 1,600 square feet of property size. Built in 1958, the property includes off-street parking and a deep rear yard, adding practical outdoor and parking utility to the existing improvements. The property is zoned RSA3.
The home is located at 4085 West Ford Road in Philadelphia’s 19131 area. Nearby destinations identified for the property include St. Joe’s, PCOM, Target, and Belmont Behavioral Health Hospital. Its location also places the duplex within the Philadelphia City School District.
The home is located at 4085 West Ford Road in Philadelphia’s 19131 area. Nearby destinations identified for the property include St. Joe’s, PCOM, Target, and Belmont Behavioral Health Hospital. Its location also places the duplex within the Philadelphia City School District.
Key Highlights
- Renovated duplex with two residential units
- Approximately 1,600 square feet of property size
- Off‑street parking included
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
$27,304
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
8.56%
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%
$546,080
$546.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$390,057
$390.1K
Cap Rate 9%
$303,378
$303.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,600 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
$41.3K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.3K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$39.0K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$11.7K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$27.3K $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%
$546,080
Cap Rate 7%
$390,057
Cap Rate 9%
$303,378
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$390.1K
$341.3K – $455.1K
NOI $27,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.56%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$359.5K
$314.6K – $419.5K
NOI $25,167 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.89%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,085
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19131, PA
42,705
Population
22,826
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
5.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,058
Density / Sq Mi
$46,057
Median Household Income
$40,052
Median Earnings
$1,312
Median Rent
$163,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit residential property with off-street parking and convenient access to Philadelphia-area institutions and retail.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 4085 West Ford Road Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $319,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated duplex with two residential units; Approximately 1,600 square feet of property size; Off‑street parking included
