We are pleased to present a turnkey, fully leased investment opportunity in the highly desirable University City section of Philadelphia on a cul de sac street. This purpose-built young professional housing building comprises 4 units with a total of 10 bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, offering a diverse mix of 2- and 3-bedroom units. Currently generating about $8,200 in monthly rental income with low expenses and maintenance, this investment boasts a 6.8% cap rate. This property has always been 100% leased with 0% vacancy and is leased until the end of the school year 2027. This property has primarily attracted grad students from both Drexel and UPenn, medical staff and young professionals working in the local hospitals. Constructed just 6 years ago, the building has been impeccably maintained, everything is up to date, with 4 years remaining on their property TAX ABATEMENT. The generously sized units feature high-end finishes, including a 1 BED TO 1 BATH RATIO and premium kitchen and bathroom fixtures. These attributes make the properties highly competitive compared to nearby options, ensuring they remain easy to rent for years to come. Additional amenities include in-unit laundry, video surveillance entrances, sprinklered fire systems, high ceilings, large closets, luxury vinyl flooring, quartz countertops with stainless steel appliances, rooftop decks with skyline views, outdoor backyards, roof deck and more. This investment represents a tremendous opportunity to acquire strong-performing, never-vacant, and low-maintenance asset in a well-known, walkable, and bike-friendly neighborhood experiencing significant growth and expansion with major projects underway featuring over 33 million square feet of lab, residential, institutional, office, and public space in the pipeline at major developments like uCity Square and Schuylkill Yards, plus individual projects throughout the district. (ask us for more details on this). Conveniently located within walking distance to world-class universities, medical facilities, 30th Street Station, and the Art Museum, these properties also offer easy access to local highways. The Owner and Manager had built these units and maintained them to keep for many years.
Multi-familyProperty Type
2020Year Built
1,597 sq ftLot Size
$292Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Kevin Murphy• Main Line Executive Realty
•610-658-2920 (broker)
•mainlineexecutive@gmail.com (broker)
Listed by Casey Murphy• Main Line Executive Realty
West Powelton, located between Drexel University and Fairmount Park, is a residential and academic Philadelphia neighborhood with Victorian rowhomes and tree-lined blocks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Lancaster Avenue near 36th Street, where corner cafes, takeout counters, and small storefronts keep the sidewalks active. Community pillars include the Paul Robeson House & Museum, the Mantua Community Planners office, and the nearby Please Touch Museum for a culture-forward afternoon. Brick twins and porch-fronted houses define many streets, with campus edges and trolley lines shaping daily rhythms. Green space arrives fast at the park boundary, balancing dense blocks with open lawns and trails.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Heating & cooling
Central electric heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Above- and below-grade structures
Home design
End-of-row townhouse
Four units
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Brick and brick-front construction
Concrete perimeter foundation
Utilities
Electric hot water
Public water
Public sewer
Financial info
All four units are leased
Two two-bedroom units and two three-bedroom units
Total actual rent of $100,029.84
Electricity and solar
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Visual Showings Only - Clean and fenced lot ready for development in Powelton Village cul-de-sac street. Please make appointment with Eshowings so I can accept your feedback and pass on to my seller - Thank You!
BRIGHT MLS #1006975958
Mar 31, 2012
Listing Removed
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Apr 18, 2011
Listed
$25,000
$6/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006769462
Sep 30, 2010
Listing Removed
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Mar 22, 2010
Listed
$22,500
$6/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1006399766
Mar 31, 2009
Listing Removed
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Jul 25, 2008
Listed
$20,000
$5/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #1000809215
Jul 29, 2008
Listing Removed
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Feb 15, 2008
Listed
$20,000
$5/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #PAPH675650
Dec 8, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 8, 2007
Listed
$18,000
$4/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2018
$370 (+0.1%)
$26,400
2017
$369 (+366.7%)
$26,400
2015
$79
$5,900
2014
$79 (+405.4%)
$5,900
2013
$16 (+3.6%)
$160
2012
$15
$160
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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Lot width
24 ft.
Lot depth
65 ft.
Lot size
695 Sq. Ft.
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Style
Vacant Land
County
Philadelphia County
APN
061010300
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Last updated by owner on Jan 7, 2023.
RSA-5
/MIN
Residential Single-Family Attached-5
The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly / meeting place
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19104
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Sun exposure
70/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.7 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 4219-21 Filbert St
$1,124,584
$70K under list price of $1.20M
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $470K to $1.2M.