Corner Duplex with
For Sale
$289,900
Pending
5214 SYLVESTER STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19124
Well-maintained two-unit brick row home with parking for up to four vehicles and newer mechanicals.
Property Size1,292 SF
Days on Market42
Property Features for 5214 SYLVESTER STREET
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
1,292 SF
Total Parking Spaces
4
Property subtype
Duplex
Building Details
Year Built
1952
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Construction
brick
Tenancy
Multi
Listing Agency:
OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
(215) 735-7368
Listed By:
Darwin Laureano · License #RS356195
(610) 973-9441
Source:
Cummingsrealtors
Added: Jul 29
Changed: Aug 21
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 5:06AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This corner 2-unit brick row home offers 1,292 sq. ft. of living space across two floors. The property is described as rent ready and features flexible unit configuration, including a 1 bedroom or studio paired with a 2 bedroom option, or a 1 bedroom unit with a separate living room, kitchen, and bath. A finished basement includes a full bath behind a closed off door, providing privacy and additional versatility for storage or extra living space. Newer mechanicals are noted as being in great working condition.
Parking is a standout feature. As a corner lot, the property provides space for up to 4 vehicles (3 midsize and 1 sedan), and the layout supports the possibility of renting spaces separately.
Built in 1952, the home is offered in as-is condition. With its two-unit setup and on-site parking, it may appeal to both investors and owner-occupants looking to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other.
Parking is a standout feature. As a corner lot, the property provides space for up to 4 vehicles (3 midsize and 1 sedan), and the layout supports the possibility of renting spaces separately.
Built in 1952, the home is offered in as-is condition. With its two-unit setup and on-site parking, it may appeal to both investors and owner-occupants looking to live in one unit while collecting rent from the other.
Key Highlights
- 1,292 sq. ft. corner 2‑unit brick row home across two floors
- Parking for up to 4 vehicles (3 midsize and 1 sedan) on a corner lot
- Flexible unit mix: 1 bedroom/studio paired with a 2 bedroom, or 1 bedroom with separate living room
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
$16,648
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
5.74%
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%
$332,960
$333.0K
Cap Rate 7%
$237,829
$237.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$184,978
$185.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,292 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
$25.6K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$1.39/SF
EGI
$23.8K $18.41/SF
− OpEx
−$7.1K −$5.52/SF
NOI
$16.6K $12.89/SF
Area
ZIP 19124
Vacancy
7.03%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /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%
$332,960
Cap Rate 7%
$237,829
Cap Rate 9%
$184,978
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$237.8K
$208.1K – $277.5K
NOI $16,648 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.74%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$218.8K
$191.5K – $255.3K
NOI $15,319 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.28%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$743.2K
$650.3K – $867.0K
NOI $52,022 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.94%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,187
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19124, PA
68,766
Population
27,014
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
13,484
Density / Sq Mi
$46,100
Median Household Income
$35,364
Median Earnings
$1,063
Median Rent
$155,000
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 - Well-maintained two-unit brick row home with parking for up to four vehicles and newer mechanicals.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5214 SYLVESTER STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $289,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,292 sq. ft. corner 2‑unit brick row home across two floors; Parking for up to 4 vehicles (3 midsize and 1 sedan) on a corner lot; Flexible unit mix: 1 bedroom/studio paired with a 2 bedroom, or 1 bedroom with separate living room
