Philadelphia Duplex Investment
5548 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA 19120
5548 North Lawrence Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19120
$189,000
For Sale
$189,000
Twin duplex with investment potential in a desirable Philadelphia location.
Property Size1,418 SF
Price / SF$133.29
Days on Market82
Property Features for 5548 North Lawrence Street
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,418 SF
- Property subtype
- Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1930
Listing agency
BHHS Fox & Roach-Jenkintown
(215) 990-2170
Listed by
Paul D Welsh · License #AB067719
(215) 990-2170
Source
Compass
Added: May 2 Updated: Jul 10 at 1:36PM Checked: Jul 22 at 10:41AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This twin duplex presents a strong investment opportunity. The first floor unit features a 1 bedroom apartment, while the second floor unit offers a 2 bedroom layout. All utilities, except water, are separate. Both units are currently rented below market at $750 per month. The property needs work and is being sold strictly "as is". The property is located in Philadelphia, within the 19120 MLS Area. The property size is 1418 square feet. The school district is PHILADELPHIA CITY.
Key Highlights
- Strong investment potential with immediate upside for increased cash flow.
- Two units: a 1‑bedroom and a spacious 2‑bedroom layout.
- Separate utilities (except water) for each unit.
Local 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 | $23.7k | $16.68 |
| − Vacancy | −$1.7k | −$1.20 |
| EGI | $21.9k | $15.48 |
| − OpEx | −$6.6k | −$4.64 |
| NOI | $15.4k | $10.83 |
1,418 SF · lease $16.68/SF/yr · vacancy 7.22% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$219.4K
$192.0K – $256.0K
NOI $15,361 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.13%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$195.2K
$170.8K – $227.7K
NOI $13,663 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.23%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$338.7K
$296.4K – $395.2K
NOI $23,711 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.55%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Twin duplex with investment potential in a desirable Philadelphia location.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5548 North Lawrence Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $189,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Strong investment potential with immediate upside for increased cash flow.; Two units: **a 1‑bedroom and a spacious 2‑bedroom layout.**; Separate utilities (except water) for each unit.
