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Renovated Legal Duplex
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$314,900

4955 N SMEDLEY STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Renovated legal duplex with modern, open-concept units, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and a fully finished lower level.

Days on Market4

Property Features for 4955 N SMEDLEY STREET

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Duplex

Building Details

Building Size 1,280 SF
Year Built 1925
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Access
Listed By: Aws Abdelaziz · License #RS346341
Source: Mainlinekw
Added: Jul 29 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 11:37AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

4955 N Smedley St presents a renovated legal duplex built in 1925, offering two updated residences designed for everyday living. Each unit features an open, light-filled layout with wide plank flooring and recessed lighting. Kitchens include white European-style flat panel cabinetry, matching European-style interior doors, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile backsplashes. Both units also offer spacious bedrooms with ample natural light and fully updated bathrooms with marble-style tile and modern fixtures.

The property includes a fully finished lower level, adding flexible space that can support additional living areas, storage, or recreation. Outdoor living is supported by a private front porch and a fenced-in yard.

Set on a quiet block with convenient access to local amenities, schools, and public transportation, this duplex suits both owner-occupants and investors seeking a classic two-unit structure with substantial interior updates.

Key Highlights

  • Renovated legal duplex with modern open‑concept layouts in both units
  • Wide plank flooring and recessed lighting throughout each unit
  • Updated kitchens with white European‑style cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances

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 $33.0k $25.80
− Vacancy −$1.8k −$1.42
EGI $31.2k $24.38
− OpEx −$9.4k −$7.31
NOI $21.8k $17.06
1,280 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$312.0K
$273.0K – $364.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $21,843 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.94%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$287.6K
$251.7K – $335.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,134 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.39%
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 HVAC Service Dental Office Building Supply

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,315
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19141, PA

31,047
Population
16,290
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
16%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,263
Density / Sq Mi
$42,461
Median Household Income
$34,464
Median Earnings
$1,009
Median Rent
$143,400
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 - Renovated legal duplex with modern, open-concept units, updated kitchens and bathrooms, and a fully finished lower level.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 4955 N SMEDLEY STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $314,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated legal duplex with modern open‑concept layouts in both units; Wide plank flooring and recessed lighting throughout each unit; Updated kitchens with white European‑style cabinetry, quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances
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