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1739 W Berks St, Philadelphia, PA, 19121

8beds
4baths
2,958sqft
$650,000
$220price/sqft
$5,117/moest. monthly cost
$204,680/yrincome needed

About This Home

MOTIVATED SELLER – PRICED BELOW MARKET VALUE! $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

Getting Around

79
WalkingVery Walkable
78
TransitExcellent Transit
69
BikeBikeable

Schools

4/10
Meade Gen George C SchoolGrades PK-80.3 mi
7/10
Carver High SchoolGrades 7-120.1 mi
2/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 2011

Materials

  • Foundation: Permanent
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Duplex

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms: 4

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,958
  • Total interior livable area: 2,958 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 321133500
  • Zoning: RM1
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,258 sqft
  • Lot size dimensions: 17.00 x 74.00

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes