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1739 W BERKS ST Philadelphia, PA 19121
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Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,958 sqft
Price per Sqft $219
MLS Listing ID PAPH2568406
Style Side-by-Side
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,958
Year Built 2011
Annual Tax Amount $9,636
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 1,258 Sqft
Acres 0.03
Lot Dimensions 17.00 x 74.00
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
Property Description
$10,000 SELLER CREDIT for agreements signed before end of May 2026!
Rare opportunity to own a high-performing duplex in the heart of Temple University's off-campus housing corridor. This property stands out from typical area duplexes with oversized rooms throughout—a major draw for student renters.
Each unit features:
4 large bedrooms
2 spacious bathrooms
Generous living areas
Private access to a rear yard
Dedicated basement space for storage
Total: 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms across two units.
Unlike many competing properties with smaller, tighter layouts, this duplex offers exceptional space and livability, helping keep it consistently fully leased since construction.
Market rent: $4,800/month ($2,400/unit)
Low Operating Costs
Tenants pay all utilities (gas, water, electric/PECO)
Separately metered
Minimal owner expenses
Prime Location & Tenant Appeal
Located within the Temple campus police patrol zone for added security
Just blocks from campus with easy access to public transit and major routes
Situated in a rapidly appreciating neighborhood with strong rental comps
Location
State PA
County Philadelphia
Area 19121 (19121)
Zoning RM1
Interior
Hot Water Natural Gas
Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central A/C
Fireplace N
Heat Source Natural Gas
Exterior
Water Access N
Accessibility None
Garage N
Building
Foundation Permanent
Above Ground Finished SqFt 2958
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Side-by-Side
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
New Construction N
Schools
School District Philadelphia City
Others
Tax ID 321133500
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source 2958
Special Listing Condition Standard
NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS