Two-Unit Duplex with Exposed
For Sale
$349,999
5227-00 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Two residential units feature central air, forced heat, hardwood floors, and exposed brick details.
Property Size1,500 SF
Price / SF$233.33
Days on Market147
Property Features for 5227-00 Walnut Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,500 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Zoning
RSA5
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR/1BA
Multifamily Units
2
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$1,269
Amenities
Electric
Yes
Natural Gas
No
Assessor
No Pool
Public
T30
15.00 x 117.00
0.04
On Street
Stone
13605.00
Building Details
Building Size
1,500 SF
Year Built
1925
Listing Agency:
Cummings & Co Realtors
(856) 222-0077
Listed By:
Ryan LeBon
Source:
Thetristaterealestategroup
Added: Apr 7
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 12:50PM
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 Cummings & Co Realtors
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This duplex at 5227-00 Walnut Street contains two residential units, each arranged with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The 1,500-square-foot property includes central air, forced heat, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, exposed brick accents, and abundant natural light. Both units are supported by existing month-to-month tenancy.
Built in 1925 and zoned RSA5, the property is positioned in West Philadelphia near University City. The surrounding context includes major universities, hospitals, and public transportation. The buyer is responsible for obtaining the rental license.
Built in 1925 and zoned RSA5, the property is positioned in West Philadelphia near University City. The surrounding context includes major universities, hospitals, and public transportation. The buyer is responsible for obtaining the rental license.
Key Highlights
- Two units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
- 1,500 square feet across the duplex
- Central air and forced heat in both units
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
$25,597
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
7.31%
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%
$511,940
$511.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$365,671
$365.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$284,411
$284.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,500 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
$38.7K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.1K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$36.6K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$11.0K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$25.6K $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%
$511,940
Cap Rate 7%
$365,671
Cap Rate 9%
$284,411
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$365.7K
$320.0K – $426.6K
NOI $25,597 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.31%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$337.1K
$294.9K – $393.2K
NOI $23,594 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.74%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,332
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 19139, PA
43,281
Population
23,896
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
24,045
Density / Sq Mi
$38,701
Median Household Income
$34,796
Median Earnings
$1,110
Median Rent
$118,700
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 residential units feature central air, forced heat, hardwood floors, and exposed brick details.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5227-00 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $349,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two units, each with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom; 1,500 square feet across the duplex; Central air and forced heat in both units
