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Renovated Duplex
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$299,000

5304 CHESTNUT Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139

Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size1,457 SF
Lot Size0.03 Acres
Price / SF$205.22
Days on Market47

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 Zoned, Central Air

Amenities

central air
in-unit laundry
front porch
basement storage

Building Details

Year built 1925
Number of units 2
Building materials Brick
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Main Line · Keller Williams Realty
Listed By: Nafisa Bunch · License #RS330255
Added: Aug 17 Changed: Oct 1 Last Checked: Oct 2 at 6:06AM
MLS# PAPH2659244

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This brick duplex contains 1,457 square feet and dates to 1925. A 2023 renovation replaced major building components, including the roof, windows, plumbing, electrical, framing, and mechanical systems. The property has two apartments, each with two bedrooms and one bathroom, its own entrance, central air, laundry, and separately metered utilities. Kitchens include stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops. A front porch serves both units, while the first-floor apartment also has access to an unfinished basement used for storage.

Both apartments have been occupied by the same tenants since the renovation. The RM-1-zoned property is in Philadelphia, with access to the 52, 21, and 42 bus routes, the 34 trolley, and the Market-Frankford line. The lot measures 0.0272 acres.

Key Highlights

  • Two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments
  • 1,457 square feet on a 0.0272‑acre lot
  • Major systems and building components replaced in 2023

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
8.32%
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 (±1% cap)
NOI $24,864 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.32%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$327.4K
$286.5K – $382.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,918 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.66%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Dental Office Skin Care Clinic 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.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,332
Businesses Nearby

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
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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 - Two apartments offer private entrances, separate utility meters, central air, and in-unit laundry.
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 $299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartments; 1,457 square feet on a 0.0272‑acre lot; Major systems and building components replaced in 2023
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