Renovated Duplex with Separate
For Sale
$309,000
5304 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,457 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$212.08
Days on Market19
Property Features for 5304 CHESTNUT Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Rooms
Basement, Dining Room
Parking features
On Street
Interior features
Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting
Appliances
Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer/Dryer Stacked
Subdivision
COBBS CREEK
Elementary school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status
Active
Size
1,457 SF
Lot size
0.03 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
3033
Utilities
Heating system
Forced Air
Cooling system
Central Air, Zoned
Amenities
central air
in-unit laundry
private entrances
front porch
Building Details
Year built
1925
Number of units
2
Building materials
Brick
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Main Line · Keller Williams Realty
(610) 520-0100
Listed By:
Nafisa Bunch · License #RS330255
(267) 784-0037
Added: Aug 17
Changed: Sep 1
Last Checked: Sep 4 at 9:06AM
MLS# PAPH2659244
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This Philadelphia duplex contains two apartments, each arranged with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. A comprehensive 2023 renovation replaced major building systems and components, including the roof, windows, plumbing, electrical work, framing, and mechanical systems. Both residences offer central air, in-unit laundry, open living areas, modern kitchens with shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, recessed lighting, and updated bathrooms. Each unit has its own entrance and separately metered utilities. The front porch is accessible from both apartments, while the first-floor residence also connects to an unfinished basement used for storage.
The property is located at 5304 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia’s West Philadelphia section, with access to multiple transit options. Nearby service includes the 52 bus on 52nd Street, the 21 bus on Chestnut Street, the 42 bus on Spruce Street, the 34 trolley on Baltimore Avenue, and the Market-Frankford line serving 69th Street Terminal and Center City. Both units have remained occupied since the renovation, providing established rental history.
The property is located at 5304 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia’s West Philadelphia section, with access to multiple transit options. Nearby service includes the 52 bus on 52nd Street, the 21 bus on Chestnut Street, the 42 bus on Spruce Street, the 34 trolley on Baltimore Avenue, and the Market-Frankford line serving 69th Street Terminal and Center City. Both units have remained occupied since the renovation, providing established rental history.
Key Highlights
- Two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments in a duplex configuration
- Comprehensive 2023 renovation included roof, windows, plumbing, electric, framing, and mechanical systems
- Each unit has a private entrance and separately metered utilities
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
$24,864
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
8.05%
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%
$497,280
$497.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$355,200
$355.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$276,267
$276.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,457 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
$37.6K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.1K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$35.5K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$10.7K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$24.9K $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%
$497,280
Cap Rate 7%
$355,200
Cap Rate 9%
$276,267
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$355.2K
$310.8K – $414.4K
NOI $24,864 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.05%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$327.4K
$286.5K – $382.0K
NOI $22,918 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.42%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,332
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
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 - RM-1 zoning, private entrances, and separately metered utilities support flexible occupancy.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5304 CHESTNUT Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $309,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments in a duplex configuration; Comprehensive 2023 renovation included roof, windows, plumbing, electric, framing, and mechanical systems; Each unit has a private entrance and separately metered utilities
