Vacant Three-Unit
For Sale
$395,000
Pending
5436 CHESTNUT STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19139
Three-unit multifamily property with updated interiors, stainless steel appliances, and proximity to SEPTA rail service.
Property Size1,950 SF
Days on Market55
Property Features for 5436 CHESTNUT STREET
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
1,950 SF
Property subtype
Triplex
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Multifamily Units
3
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$3,145
Building Details
Building Size
1,950 SF
Year Built
1925
Listing Agency:
Tesla Realty Group, LLC
Listed By:
Cory DWAYNE HAMILTON · License #RS351367
(267) 977-9670
Source:
Patmckennarealtors
Added: Jul 31
Changed: Sep 10
Last Checked: Sep 21 at 7:59AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1925, this three-unit triplex at 5436 Chestnut Street is fully vacant and available for immediate occupancy. The interiors feature neutral cool-gray paint, white shaker cabinetry, tiled backsplashes, black fixtures, gas ranges, and full-sized refrigerators. The property is suitable for establishing new tenancies without existing lease obligations.
The building is positioned in Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek and West Philadelphia corridor, within blocks of SEPTA’s 52nd Street and 56th Street Market-Frankford Line stations. Transit connections provide access to University City, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and Center City Philadelphia.
The building is positioned in Philadelphia’s Cobbs Creek and West Philadelphia corridor, within blocks of SEPTA’s 52nd Street and 56th Street Market-Frankford Line stations. Transit connections provide access to University City, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, and Center City Philadelphia.
Key Highlights
- Three‑unit multifamily property built in 1925
- 100% vacant with no existing tenant lease obligations
- Updated interiors with white shaker cabinetry and tiled backsplashes
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
$33,277
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
8.42%
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%
$665,540
$665.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$475,386
$475.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$369,744
$369.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,950 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
$50.3K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.8K −$1.42/SF
EGI
$47.5K $24.38/SF
− OpEx
−$14.3K −$7.31/SF
NOI
$33.3K $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%
$665,540
Cap Rate 7%
$475,386
Cap Rate 9%
$369,744
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$475.4K
$416.0K – $554.6K
NOI $33,277 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.42%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$438.2K
$383.4K – $511.2K
NOI $30,673 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.77%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
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Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,381
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit multifamily property with updated interiors, stainless steel appliances, and proximity to SEPTA rail service.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 5436 CHESTNUT STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $395,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit multifamily property built in 1925; 100% vacant with no existing tenant lease obligations; Updated interiors with white shaker cabinetry and tiled backsplashes
