Turnkey Temple University duplex featuring two spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath units, offering immediate rental income and exceptional long-term investment potential. One unit is currently occupied and generating $2,000 per month in rental income, while the second will be delivered vacant at closing. Whether you're looking to expand your investment portfolio, house hack, or lease both units for maximum cash flow, this property offers outstanding flexibility. Each unit features generously sized bedrooms, double-vanity bathrooms, spacious living areas, separate utilities, private basement storage, and access to a rear yard. Located in the heart of Temple University's off-campus housing district, the occupied unit provides immediate income while the vacant unit is ready for a new tenant or owner-occupant. Just steps from Temple University and close to public transportation, shopping, dining, and neighborhood amenities, this property is ideally positioned in one of Philadelphia's strongest rental markets. Some photos have been virtually staged.
For sale
$474,900
1739 W Berks St, Philadelphia, PA 19121
8beds
4baths
2,958sqft
Duplex
Built in 2011
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$161/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private basement storageDouble-vanity bathroomsGenerously sized bedrooms
- 7 days |
- 42 |
- 5 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Andrew Goldberg 610-420-5742,
KW Empower 215-627-3500,
Listing Team: Tcs Group
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: PAPH2644888
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 4
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,958
- Total interior livable area: 2,958 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: On Street
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1,306 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17.00 x 74.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 321133500
- Zoning: RM1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Duplex
Materials
- Masonry
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2011
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Philadelphia
- Municipality: PHILADELPHIA
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $161/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $688,400
- Annual tax amount: $9,636
- Date on market: 7/6/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 48000
Estimated market value
Zestimate®
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Rent Zestimate®
$2,139/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $474,900-13.7%$161/sqft |
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| 6/20/2026 | Listing removed | $550,000$186/sqft |
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| 6/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $550,000-15.4%$186/sqft |
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| 5/27/2026 | Listing removed | $650,000$220/sqft |
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| 4/24/2026 | Price change | $650,000-21.2%$220/sqft |
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| 1/3/2026 | Price change | $825,000-6.1%$279/sqft |
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| 12/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $879,000+100.9%$297/sqft |
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| 3/15/2024 | Sold | $437,500-2.8%$148/sqft |
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| 2/8/2024 | Contingent | $450,000$152/sqft |
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| 1/10/2024 | Listed for sale | $450,000$152/sqft |
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| 1/5/2024 | Contingent | $450,000$152/sqft |
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| 12/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $450,000-10%$152/sqft |
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| 7/1/2023 | Listing removed | $500,000$169/sqft |
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| 5/9/2023 | Price change | $500,000-3.8%$169/sqft |
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| 4/17/2023 | Price change | $520,000-1%$176/sqft |
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| 3/16/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000-12.5%$177/sqft |
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| 8/6/2022 | Listing removed | $600,000$203/sqft |
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| 5/18/2022 | Listed for sale | $600,000+7.1%$203/sqft |
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| 10/17/2020 | Listed for rent | $2,200-8.3%$1/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Sold | $560,000+976.9%$189/sqft |
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| 2/22/2019 | Listing removed | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 10/27/2018 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 2/12/2018 | Listing removed | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 9/8/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 2/15/2017 | Listing removed | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 1/16/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,400$1/sqft |
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| 1/1/2015 | Sold | $52,000$18/sqft |
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| 9/2/2009 | Sold | $52,000$18/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,636 +13.5% | $688,400 +13.5% |
| 2024 | $8,488 | $606,400 |
| 2023 | $8,488 +18% | $606,400 |
| 2022 | $7,191 | -- |
| 2021 | $7,191 -4.9% | -- |
| 2018 | $7,563 -82.5% | -- |
| 2017 | $43,100 | -- |
| 2016 | $43,100 +4798.4% | -- |
| 2015 | $880 | -- |
| 2014 | $880 -85.1% | $441,100 +850.6% |
| 2012 | $5,911 | $46,400 |
| 2011 | -- | $46,400 +18025% |
| 2010 | -- | $256 |
| 2009 | -- | $256 |
| 2008 | -- | $256 |
| 2007 | -- | $256 |
| 2006 | -- | $256 |
| 2005 | -- | $256 |
| 2004 | -- | $256 -50% |
| 2003 | -- | $512 |
| 2002 | -- | $512 |
| 2000 | -- | $512 +128.6% |
| 1999 | -- | $224 |
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$170Home insurance
$105HOA fees
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: North Central
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Meade Gen George C SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.3 mi
- 9/10High School of Engineering & ScienceGrades: 7-12Distance: 0.1 mi
- 2/10Strawberry Mansion High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Philadelphia City
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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