Vacant Duplex with Front
For Sale
$139,900
4753 RORER Street, Philadelphia, PA 19120
MULTI_FAMILY - Other - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,248 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$112.10
Days on Market334
Property Features for 4753 RORER Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Parking
2
Parking features
On Street, Garage - Attached, Driveway
Subdivision
JUNIATA
Elementary school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status
Active
Size
1,248 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
1318
Utilities
Heating system
Other (Heating)
Building Details
Year built
1935
Number of units
2
Building materials
Masonry
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
RE/MAX Access · RE/MAX International
(215) 400-2600
Listed By:
Chuong Van Tran · License #AB066680
(215) 519-5057
Added: Sep 3, 2025
Changed: Jul 13
Last Checked: Aug 2 at 8:06PM
MLS# PAPH2534142
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This vacant duplex offers a 1 plus 1 layout with both units currently ready for occupancy. A front patio leads to a large foyer common entry. The first-floor unit includes a living room with carpeting, a powder room off the living room, and a kitchen with vinyl flooring and a gas cooking range. A rear bedroom features a ceiling fan, and the unit has access to the basement with a full bathroom. The first floor also provides an exit to the rear driveway, and there is a garage currently being used by the owners for storage.
Located at 4753 RORER Street in Philadelphia, PA 19120, the property sits on a 0.0275-acre lot and totals 1,248 square feet. The configuration includes separate floors with stair access to the second unit. The second floor is vacant and arranged with a formal dining room with hardwood floors and an eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors and a gas cooking range.
The second-floor unit further includes a hall full bath with a shower/tub combo, sink, toilet, and skylight, plus a large front bedroom with hardwood floors and significant closet space. Per the remarks, the seller estimates rental income potential of $800–$950 per unit with some minor upgrades, making it a practical fit for owner-occupants or investors seeking a duplex with straightforward, repeatable unit layouts.
Located at 4753 RORER Street in Philadelphia, PA 19120, the property sits on a 0.0275-acre lot and totals 1,248 square feet. The configuration includes separate floors with stair access to the second unit. The second floor is vacant and arranged with a formal dining room with hardwood floors and an eat-in kitchen with hardwood floors and a gas cooking range.
The second-floor unit further includes a hall full bath with a shower/tub combo, sink, toilet, and skylight, plus a large front bedroom with hardwood floors and significant closet space. Per the remarks, the seller estimates rental income potential of $800–$950 per unit with some minor upgrades, making it a practical fit for owner-occupants or investors seeking a duplex with straightforward, repeatable unit layouts.
Key Highlights
- Duplex with 2 units; now vacant—opportunity for an owner‑occupant or new tenants
- Built in 1935 with masonry construction and heating categorized as Other (Heating)
- 1st‑floor unit includes living room, powder room, kitchen with gas cooking range, and rear bedroom with ceiling fan
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 | $23.7k | $18.96 |
| − Vacancy | −$1.8k | −$1.44 |
| EGI | $21.9k | $17.52 |
| − OpEx | −$9.8k | −$7.88 |
| NOI | $12.0k | $9.64 |
1,248 SF · lease $18.96/SF/yr · vacancy 7.60% · expense 45.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$193.1K
$169.0K – $225.3K
NOI $13,520 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.66%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$171.8K
$150.3K – $200.4K
NOI $12,025 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.60%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$298.1K
$260.9K – $347.8K
NOI $20,868 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.92%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Turnkey business
Opportunity
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
847
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Demographics for 19120, PA
66,177
Population
25,730
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
3.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
20,680
Density / Sq Mi
$51,993
Median Household Income
$32,980
Median Earnings
$1,186
Median Rent
$143,500
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 - Vacant two-unit duplex with front patio and shared entry; separate living areas ready for new tenants.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 4753 RORER Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $139,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with 2 units; now vacant—opportunity for an owner‑occupant or new tenants; Built in 1935 with masonry construction and heating categorized as Other (Heating); 1st‑floor unit includes living room, powder room, kitchen with gas cooking range, and rear bedroom with ceiling fan
