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540 S 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19143
Corner Quadplex with Retail Space

540 S 52nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19143

For Sale
$949,900

Corner quadplex features a raw bi-level first-floor retail space and three 2-bed, 2-bath apartments above.

Property Size4,438 SF
Price / SF$214.04
Days on Market176

Property Features for 540 S 52nd Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,438 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
2023
Listing Agency: KW Empower
Listed By: Sean Dundon
Source: Deepcreeklake
Added: Jan 28 Changed: Jul 23 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 3:44AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This corner quadplex includes a commercial first-floor space and three residential apartments above. The first floor is a raw bi-level retail space of 1,640 square feet, ready for a new business. The upper level consists of three identical apartments, each with two bedrooms and two bathrooms, with layouts featuring bedrooms on opposite sides and living/kitchen space centered. Apartments include bay windows along the side of the building and full of natural sunlight. One bedroom includes a private bathroom. Utilities are separate, and all units are electric.

The property is described as being on a busy 52nd Street commercial corridor. The listing notes the location is close to the Park, Baltimore Avenue, and the Market Frankford line. The offering includes a full 10-year tax abatement and is presented as condominium-ready, with the possibility that each apartment could be sold separately in the future.

The configuration combines income-producing residential units with a ground-floor commercial space, supporting flexible use under the listed CMX2 zoning designation.

Key Highlights

  • Corner quadplex built in 2023 with commercial first floor plus three 2 bed, 2 bath apartments above
  • First‑floor retail is a raw bi‑level space with 1,640 SF, ready for a new business
  • About 5,000+ SF total with 3 identical apartments featuring high‑end stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops

Financial Insights For Retail

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 $133.1k $30.00
− Vacancy −$22.6k −$5.10
EGI $110.5k $24.90
− OpEx −$33.2k −$7.47
NOI $77.4k $17.43
4,438 SF · lease $30.00/SF/yr · vacancy 17.00% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.11M
$966.9K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,354 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.14%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$686.8K
$601.0K – $801.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,077 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.06%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.52M
$1.33M – $1.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $106,478 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Elegance African Hair ... Hair Salon

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Travel Agency HVAC Service

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Corner quadplex features a raw bi-level first-floor retail space and three 2-bed, 2-bath apartments above.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 540 S 52nd Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $949,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Corner quadplex built in 2023 with commercial first floor plus three 2 bed, 2 bath apartments above; First‑floor retail is a raw bi‑level space with 1,640 SF, ready for a new business; About 5,000+ SF total with 3 identical apartments featuring high‑end stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops
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