Brick Two-Unit Row
5102 Torresdale Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19124
For Sale
$249,900
Two updated units in a 1945 solid brick duplex with separate electrical and utility infrastructure.
Property Size1,502 SF
Price / SF$166.38
Days on Market119
Property Features for 5102 Torresdale Avenue
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,502 SF
- Property subtype
- Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1945
Listing Agency:
Higgins & Welch Real Estate, Inc.
(610) 331-7655
Listed By:
Edward A Welch III · License #RM420863
(610) 331-7655
Source:
Compass
Added: Mar 28
Changed: Jul 23
Last Checked: Jul 23 at 7:59AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1945, this solid brick, semi-detached two-unit row duplex offers updated interiors and durable, low-maintenance construction. The first-floor unit includes laminate flooring throughout the living, dining, kitchen, and bedroom, a bath with a set-in tub and ceramic tile surround, and a rear door providing access to the rear yard and basement. The basement is full and unfinished with a cement floor and parged rubble stone walls, and includes laundry hookup and a utility sink.
The second-floor unit features a private entry from Torresdale Avenue with first-level access through a private hallway, along with approximately 8’6” ceiling height, a living room, kitchen, one bedroom, and one bathroom.
Utilities include two electrical meters, one public water meter, two gas meters, two hot water heaters (Bradford White, 2020 and 2023), and two Weil-McLain gas-fired hot water boilers. The property is configured for rental use as a two-apartment income asset.
The second-floor unit features a private entry from Torresdale Avenue with first-level access through a private hallway, along with approximately 8’6” ceiling height, a living room, kitchen, one bedroom, and one bathroom.
Utilities include two electrical meters, one public water meter, two gas meters, two hot water heaters (Bradford White, 2020 and 2023), and two Weil-McLain gas-fired hot water boilers. The property is configured for rental use as a two-apartment income asset.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit semi‑detached duplex built in 1945 with solid brick construction and 1,502 SF total living area
- First‑floor unit includes rear door to rear yard and access to the basement; 9'2" ceiling height and laminate flooring
- Second‑floor unit has private entry from Torresdale Avenue with a private hallway; 8'6" ceiling height
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 | $29.7k | $19.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$2.1k | −$1.39 |
| EGI | $27.6k | $18.41 |
| − OpEx | −$8.3k | −$5.52 |
| NOI | $19.4k | $12.89 |
1,502 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 7.03% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$276.5K
$241.9K – $322.6K
NOI $19,354 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.74%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$254.4K
$222.6K – $296.8K
NOI $17,808 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.13%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$864.0K
$756.0K – $1.01M
NOI $60,478 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 24.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two updated units in a 1945 solid brick duplex with separate electrical and utility infrastructure.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5102 Torresdale Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $249,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit semi‑detached duplex built in 1945 with solid brick construction and 1,502 SF total living area; First‑floor unit includes rear door to rear yard and access to the basement; 9'2" ceiling height and laminate flooring; Second‑floor unit has private entry from Torresdale Avenue with a private hallway; 8'6" ceiling height
