4952 Hawthorne St, Philadelphia, PA, 19124
About This Home
Attention investors! Welcome to 4952 Hawthorne Street, a fully occupied, turnkey duplex in Philadelphia’s Frankford section offering immediate, hassle-free cash flow. Generating $1,822 in total monthly income ($797/mo downstairs through Feb 2027; $1,025/mo upstairs through Aug 2027), both 1-bedroom units feature tenant-paid gas and electric, with landlord-paid water offset by a flat tenant fee. The seller has meticulously upgraded major systems to minimize future expenses, including a new 80,000 BTU boiler (2026), mini-split heat and A/C units throughout (2024), a brand-new tar roof (2024), and extensive plumbing replacements covering the interior cast iron sewer lines, P-trap, and main lateral line (2024 & 2026). Additional updates feature new main gas and water shutoff valves (2026), updated bathroom fixtures downstairs (2024), a newer refrigerator upstairs (2023), and an electric range with built-in air frying (2022). Basement is full and unfinished with access from the first floor and there is a shared enclosed front porch. Unbeatably located just minutes from I-95, Roosevelt Boulevard, and convenient SEPTA train and bus routes, this low-maintenance property is a high-demand, income-generating addition to any portfolio. Schedule your showing today!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Excellent Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1965
Materials
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Flat
- Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Straight Thru
- Property subType: Townhouse
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Refrigerator,Oven/Range - Gas,Gas Water Heater,Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Unfinished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
Features
- Floor Plan - Traditional
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Hot Water,Radiator,Other,Natural Gas,Electric
- Cooling features: Ductless,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,472
- Total interior livable area: 1,472 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 232288600
- Zoning: RSA3
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Tenants Belongings
Features
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 1,658 sqft
- Lot size dimensions: 16.00 x 104.00
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Heat Wave
- Cold Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Earthquake
- Strong Wind
- Tornado
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $960 | $11,520 |
| Home Insurance * | $140 | $1,680 |
| Property Taxes | $180 | $2,160 |
| Electricity | $224 | $2,692 |
| Total | $1,504 | $18,048 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs
Insurance Placement Facility of Pennsylvania/FAIR Plan
Wildfire
HailWindHow Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Listed for sale | $190,000 |
| 2022-07-11 | Sold | $167,000 |
| 2022-06-06 | Pending sale | $174,999 |
| 2022-04-01 | Price change | $174,999 |
| 2022-02-18 | Price change | $179,999 |
| 2022-01-24 | Listed for sale | $189,999 |
| 2021-11-22 | Listing removed | $189,999 |
| 2021-11-04 | Price change | $189,999 |
| 2021-10-05 | Price change | $200,000 |
| 2021-09-26 | Listed for sale | $250,000 |
| 2015-04-09 | Listing removed | $650 |
| 2015-03-15 | Listed for rent | $650 |
| 2013-03-14 | Sold | $60,000 |
| 2013-01-15 | Listed for sale | $65,000 |
| 2012-12-02 | Listing removed | $75,000 |
| 2012-10-18 | Listed for sale | $75,000 |
| 2006-08-03 | Sold | $32,600 |
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