Two-Unit Duplex with
New
For Sale
$290,000
7129 CASTOR Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149
MULTI_FAMILY - PHILADELPHIA, PA
Property Size1,360 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$213.24
Days on Market1
Property Features for 7129 CASTOR Avenue
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Parking
2
Parking features
Garage - Attached, Driveway
Elementary school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Middle school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
High school district
PHILADELPHIA CITY
Standard status
Active
Size
1,360 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
3724
Utilities
Heating system
Other (Heating)
Building Details
Year built
1950
Number of units
2
Building materials
Masonry
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Real Estate-Horsham · Keller Williams Realty
(215) 657-8100
Listed By:
Tyron Harrell · License #RS340693
(267) 603-7779
Added: Aug 13
Last Checked: Aug 13 at 5:06PM
MLS# PAPH2659376
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This masonry duplex contains 1,360 square feet arranged as two residential units, with each offering 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. Refinished hardwood flooring and newly painted interiors provide consistent updates across the property. Separate utilities serve the units, while an attached two-car garage and rear driveway provide on-site parking. Built in 1950, the property is located at 7129 Castor Avenue in Philadelphia, PA 19149.
The property is positioned near schools, shopping, public transportation, major roads, and everyday services. Its two-unit configuration supports separate residential occupancy and income-producing use, with practical parking and independent utility service already in place.
The property is positioned near schools, shopping, public transportation, major roads, and everyday services. Its two-unit configuration supports separate residential occupancy and income-producing use, with practical parking and independent utility service already in place.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom in each unit
- 1,360 square feet on a 0.0447‑acre lot
- Refinished hardwood flooring and freshly painted interiors
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
$19,366
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
6.68%
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%
$387,320
$387.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$276,657
$276.7K
Cap Rate 9%
$215,178
$215.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,360 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
$28.6K $21.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$894 −$0.66/SF
EGI
$27.7K $20.34/SF
− OpEx
−$8.3K −$6.10/SF
NOI
$19.4K $14.24/SF
Area
ZIP 19149
Vacancy
3.13%
Lease Rate
$21.00 /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%
$387,320
Cap Rate 7%
$276,657
Cap Rate 9%
$215,178
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$2.60M
$2.28M – $3.04M
NOI $182,276 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 62.85%
Second Best
Multifamily LT 5
$276.7K
$242.1K – $322.8K
NOI $19,366 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.68%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,579
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 19149, PA
60,408
Population
20,810
Households
2.9
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
15%
College-Educated
76%
High-School Grad
2.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
25,170
Density / Sq Mi
$54,679
Median Household Income
$33,111
Median Earnings
$1,484
Median Rent
$198,200
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Masonry income property with refreshed interiors, independent utilities, and off-street parking in Northeast Philadelphia.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 7129 CASTOR Avenue Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $290,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom in each unit; 1,360 square feet on a 0.0447‑acre lot; Refinished hardwood flooring and freshly painted interiors
