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Renovated Victorian Triplex
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$675,000

608 S 48TH Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143

Multi-Family, PHILADELPHIA, PA

Property Size3,450 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$195.65
Days on Market5

Property Features for 608 S 48TH Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Triplex
Rooms Basement
Parking features On Street
Subdivision CEDAR PARK
Elementary school district THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Middle school district THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
High school district THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA
Special listing conditions In Foreclosure
Standard status Active
Size 3,450 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 9806

Utilities

Heating system Forced Air
Cooling system Central Air

Building Details

Year built 1925
Number of units 3
Building materials Masonry
Architectural style Victorian
Listing Agency: EXP Realty, LLC
Listed By: Marcia Hurt · License #RS285848
Added: Sep 10 Last Checked: Sep 14 at 4:06AM
MLS# PAPH2669582

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3,450-square-foot triplex occupies a 0.0536-acre lot at 608 S. 48th Street in Philadelphia. Built in 1925, the masonry property features Victorian architecture, three residential units, a basement, forced-air heating, and central air conditioning. Recent improvements include new kitchens with contemporary cabinetry and stainless steel appliances, refreshed bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh interior paint.

The property is positioned on a tree-lined block near Baltimore Avenue, Clark Park, dining, cafes, trolley service, and University City. On-street parking serves the building, while the three-unit configuration provides a clear residential income property format in West Philadelphia.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑unit residential property with 3,450 square feet
  • Renovated kitchens with contemporary cabinetry and stainless steel appliances
  • Updated bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh paint throughout

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
$37,374
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
5.54%
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%
$747,480 $747.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$533,914 $533.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$415,267 $415.3K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,450 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
$57.5K $16.68/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.2K −$1.20/SF
EGI
$53.4K $15.48/SF
− OpEx
−$16.0K −$4.64/SF
NOI
$37.4K $10.83/SF
Area
ZIP 19143
Vacancy
7.22%
Lease Rate
$16.68 /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%
$747,480
Cap Rate 7%
$533,914
Cap Rate 9%
$415,267

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$533.9K
$467.2K – $622.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,374 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.54%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$474.9K
$415.5K – $554.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,242 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.92%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.18M
$1.03M – $1.38M (±1% cap)
NOI $82,774 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.26%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Parking Lot & Garage HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

3
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,105
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19143, PA

64,648
Population
31,391
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
3.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
20,854
Density / Sq Mi
$47,964
Median Household Income
$38,189
Median Earnings
$1,235
Median Rent
$152,000
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?
Triplex - Three updated apartments offer modern kitchens, baths, flooring, and fresh paint in a masonry building.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 608 S 48TH Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $675,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit residential property with 3,450 square feet; Renovated kitchens with contemporary cabinetry and stainless steel appliances; Updated bathrooms, new flooring, and fresh paint throughout
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