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Renovated Duplex with Rental Unit
For Sale
$550,000

79 E HIGH STREET, Philadelphia, PA 19144

Fully renovated duplex with one unit currently rented through PHA and a second four-bedroom unit available to lease.

Property Size2,470 SF
Lot Size0.16 Acres
Price / SF$222.67
Days on Market11

Property Features for 79 E HIGH STREET

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,470 SF
Total Parking Spaces 2
Lot size 0.16 Acres
Property subtype Duplex

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: OCF Realty LLC - Philadelphia
Listed By: Darwin Laureano · License #RS356195
Source: Cummingsrealtors
Added: Jul 21 Changed: Jul 28 Last Checked: Jul 30 at 5:29AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

79 E High St in Germantown presents a fully renovated duplex configured as two separate units on a 0.16-acre lot. The property totals 2,470 square feet, with one unit already rented through PHA at $1,500 per month and the second unit a four-bedroom home that is currently vacant and ready for new tenancy.

The duplex also includes a two-car garage in the back. According to ownership, the parcel is zoned for a four-unit development, which may offer an additional route for value beyond the existing rental setup.

For a buyer seeking immediate occupancy in one unit while actively leasing the second, this layout provides a straightforward path to stabilize income once the vacant unit is filled.

Key Highlights

  • Fully renovated duplex with 2,470 SF total on a 0.16‑acre lot (year built 1900)
  • One unit is rented through PHA at $1,500/month
  • Second unit is a vacant 4‑bedroom, ready for a new lease

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 $63.7k $25.80
− Vacancy −$3.5k −$1.42
EGI $60.2k $24.38
− OpEx −$18.1k −$7.31
NOI $42.2k $17.06
2,470 SF · lease $25.80/SF/yr · vacancy 5.51% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$602.1K
$526.9K – $702.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,150 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.66%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$555.0K
$485.7K – $647.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,852 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.06%
Theoretical Best
—
—
same as Best Use
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Electrical Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Skin Care Clinic Big Box & Wholesale 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

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,490
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19144, PA

44,481
Population
23,583
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
3.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
12,356
Density / Sq Mi
$45,727
Median Household Income
$36,020
Median Earnings
$1,110
Median Rent
$224,600
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 - Fully renovated duplex with one unit currently rented through PHA and a second four-bedroom unit available to lease.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 79 E HIGH STREET Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully renovated duplex with 2,470 SF total on a 0.16‑acre lot (year built 1900); One unit is rented through PHA at $1,500/month; Second unit is a vacant 4‑bedroom, ready for a new lease
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