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Porch-Front Twin 2/1 Duplex
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$300,000

5438 N FAIRHILL STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19120

Porch-front twin 2/1 duplex with a finished basement, full bath and laundry, plus a wet bar.

Days on Market26

Property Features for 5438 N FAIRHILL STREET

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Duplex

Building Details

Building Size 2,140 SF
Year Built 1935
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Realty Mark Associates
Listed By: Tahzib Bacchus · License #RS330208
Source: Mainlinekw
Added: Jul 7 Changed: Jul 30 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 11:23AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This fully remodeled porch-front twin 2/1 duplex has been completely remodeled from top to bottom. The home includes a finished basement with an additional full bathroom and laundry area, and features a wet bar. Outside, there are front and back yard spaces, supporting both everyday use and outdoor entertaining.

Built in 1935, the property’s updates appear designed to improve day-to-day livability while keeping the classic duplex layout. The unit configuration includes two bedrooms and one bath per side (2/1), offering a practical setup for owner-occupants or rental households.

The property is presented as a duplex investment opportunity with defined, separate living arrangements and dedicated outdoor space.

Key Highlights

  • Fully remodeled porch‑front twin 2/1 duplex
  • Completely remodeled from top to bottom
  • Finished basement with full bathroom and laundry area

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

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 $35.7k $16.68
− Vacancy −$2.6k −$1.20
EGI $33.1k $15.48
− OpEx −$9.9k −$4.64
NOI $23.2k $10.83
2,140 SF · lease $16.68/SF/yr · vacancy 7.22% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$331.2K
$289.8K – $386.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,183 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.73%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$294.6K
$257.8K – $343.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,620 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.87%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$511.2K
$447.3K – $596.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,784 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.93%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,897
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19120, PA

66,177
Population
25,730
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
3.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
20,680
Density / Sq Mi
$51,993
Median Household Income
$32,980
Median Earnings
$1,186
Median Rent
$143,500
Median Home Value

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 - Porch-front twin 2/1 duplex with a finished basement, full bath and laundry, plus a wet bar.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5438 N FAIRHILL STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully remodeled porch‑front twin 2/1 duplex; Completely remodeled from top to bottom; Finished basement with full bathroom and laundry area
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