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1739 W BERKS Street
PHILADELPHIA PA 19121 US

$879,000

Active Listing ID PAPH2565206
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8 bed
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4.00 Bath (4 Full)
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Lot: 0.03 Acres
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$879,000

Active Listing ID PAPH2565206
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1739 W BERKS Street Prime Temple University Investment Opportunity EXCEPTIONAL DUPLEX INVESTMENT - Two identical, fully independent 4BR/2BA units with separate utilities. Built 2011. Walking distance to Temple University. Booming neighborhood - property values have surged tremendously in recent years Strong appreciation potential - area continues to experience rapid growth $10, 000 SELLER CREDIT if closed before January 31, 2025! Key Investment Metrics: Current Performance: Current Rent: $3, 500/month total ($1, 750/unit) Annual Income: $42, 000 Market Potential: Market Rent: $4, 800/month total ($2, 400/unit) Annual Market Income: $57, 600 Income Upside: $15, 600/year additional potential Operating Advantages: Tenants pay ALL utilities - gas, water, and PECO Ultra-low operating costs - no utility expenses Property Features: Two Identical Units: 4BR/2BA each (8 beds, 4 baths total) 2, 958 sq ft total - 1, 479 sq ft per unit Two full unfinished basements - excellent storage or finishing potential Modern construction (2011) with forced air heating & central AC Washer/dryer in each unit On-street parking Why This Property Is a Winner: TENANTS PAY ALL UTILITIES - Gas, water, and PECO separately metered (massive advantage!) $15, 600 UPSIDE - Currently rented $1, 300/month below market TURNKEY WITH GROWTH - Tenants in place, raise rents on renewal BASEMENT VALUE-ADD - Finish basements to add bedrooms and boost rents further ULTRA-LOW OPERATING COSTS - No utility bills to manage or pay Perfect Strategy: House Hacking: Live in one unit, rent the other for $2, 400/month Other tenant covers your mortgage Build equity while living rent-free Buy & Hold Investment: Keep current tenants through transition Raise to market rents ($2, 400/unit) upon renewal Capture $15, 600+ additional annual income Option to finish basements for even higher rents Location Advantages: Prime Temple University area - blocks from campus Access to public transit & major routes Proven rental market with $2, 400/unit comps ACT FAST: Both units tenant occupied - no vacancy risk Tenants pay ALL utilities - gas, water, PECO (zero utility costs!) $15, 600 rent upside at market rates $10, 000 seller credit (expires Jan 31, 2025) Schedule your showing today!

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Property Features

  • Facts
  • Lot Size: 0.03 Acres
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub-type: Other
  • Features
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heating Fuels: Forced Air

Property

  • propertytype: Residential
  • propertysubtype: Other
  • listprice: 879000
  • unparsedaddress: 1739 W BERKS Street
  • postalcity: PHILADELPHIA
  • stateorprovince: PA
  • country: US
  • postalcode: 19121
  • bathroomsfull: 4
  • bathroomshalf: 0
  • bathroomsonequarter: 0
  • bathroomsthreequarter: 0
  • lotsizeacres: 0.03
  • lotsizeunits: Acres
  • lotsizearea: 0.03
  • livingarea: 2958
  • livingareaunits: Square Feet
  • latitude: 39.98265076
  • longitude: -75.1631546
  • listagentfullname: Suresh K Venkannagari
  • listagentemail: vsureshreddyrealtor@gmail.com
  • listagentkey: 3yd-TRENDPA-3274104
  • listagentmlsid: 3274104
  • listagentpreferredphone: 6104167979
  • listagentofficephone: 6104167979
  • listofficekey: 3yd-TRENDPA-56056
  • listagentstatelicense: RS343918
  • listofficemlsid: 56056
  • disclaimer: Copyright © 2025 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
  • sourcesystemid: TRENDPA
  • yearbuilt: 2011
  • listingcontractdate: 2025-12-07
  • listagenturl: http://www.realtymark.net
  • countyorparish: PHILADELPHIA
  • elementaryschooldistrict: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • middleorjuniorschooldistrict: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • highschooldistrict: PHILADELPHIA CITY
  • cooling: Central Air
  • constructionmaterials: Masonry
  • heating: Forced Air
  • fireplaceyn: False
  • transactiontype: ForSale
  • storiestotal: 3
  • parkingtotal: 0
  • parkingfeatures: On Street
  • waterfrontyn: False
  • franchiseaffiliation: None
  • architecturalstyle: Other
  • rooms: Bedroom 8, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 6
  • dock: False
  • poolprivateyn: False
  • spayn: False
  • internetaddressdisplayyn: True
  • internetautomatedvaluationdisplayyn: True
  • internetconsumercommentyn: True
  • location: -75.163155, 39.98265
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Listing Changed: 12/16/2025 5:08:57 PM GMT
Source Updated Date: 12/18/2025 12:52:42 PM GMT

Courtesy of: Suresh K Venkannagari, Realty Mark Associates - KOP, vsureshreddyrealtor@gmail.com

Copyright © 2025 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.