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1728 Borbeck Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19111

4beds
3baths
2,340sqft
$389,900
$167price/sqft
$2,659/moest. monthly cost
$106,360/yrincome needed

About This Home

Check out this turnkey fully rented multi-unit at 1728 Borbeck Ave. This solid 1958-built brick two-story duplex offers approximately 2,340 sq ft on a 3,072 sq ft lot with two-car off-street parking. Both units are currently rented with stable tenants in place, making it an excellent investment property or a smart owner-occupied home where the tenant’s rent can help cover your mortgage. The ground floor unit is a 2-bedroom, 1-bath layout. The upstairs unit is a larger 2-bedroom plus den with 2 full baths, featuring a spacious living room with abundant natural light and a rear deck for outdoor enjoyment. Both units have their own washer/dryer and completely separate gas and electric meters. Conveniently located with easy access to major roads, public transportation, shopping, and parks.

Getting Around

65
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
49
TransitSome Transit
67
BikeBikeable

Schools

5/10
Rhawnhurst SchoolGrades PK-50.3 mi
6/10
3/10
Northeast High SchoolGrades 9-120.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1958

Materials

  • Foundation: Stone
  • Construction materials: Masonry

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Traditional
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Features

  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 2,340

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Wall Unit(s),Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,340
  • Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 561510215
  • Zoning: RSA3
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,049 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: Driveway
  • 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
    Heat WaveVery High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tornado
    TornadoModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
Tornado
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Pennsylvania Counties

Flood
Tropical Storm

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,971$23,652
Home Insurance *$156$1,872
Property Taxes $276$3,312
Electricity $256$3,080
Total$2,659$31,908
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$91,165/yr
40% on housing$79,770/yr
45% on housing$70,906/yr

Pennsylvania FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 8,982Commercial: 984
Total Premiums$5.34M
Total Exposure$1.33B

How 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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 5.5%
5.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.4%
8.4%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.5%
-0.5%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$167This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19111$164
Philadelphia County$162

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19111$215
Philadelphia County$236

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-06Listed for sale$389,900
2020-12-07Listing removed$1,195
2020-11-17Listed for rent$1,195

For Sale by Agent

AgentBill Ball
BrokerageCompass RE

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