# 2238 N 12TH Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133

> **TL;DR:** residential multi family, $168,000 ($109/sqft), built 1920, 1,538 sqft. Est. $728/mo. Listed 1 days.

## Property at a Glance

| Attribute | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Price | $168,000 |
| Price/sqft | $109 |
| Square Feet | 1,538 |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Property Type | Residential Multi Family (Other) |
| Status | For Sale |
| Days on Market | 1 |

## Estimated Monthly Costs

| Category | Amount |
|----------|--------|
| Mortgage (20% down, 6.5%) | $728 |
| **Total** | **$728** |

## Property Highlights

- Built in 1920
- 0.03 acre lot

## Description

### Agent Description
This multi-family duplex at 2238 N 12th St is priced to sell. It offers a standout investment or house-hacking opportunity in a rapidly appreciating pocket of North Philadelphia. Positioned in an up and coming area characterized by extensive new construction and neighborhood revitalization, the property features a versatile layout consisting of a two-bedroom unit on the lower level and a spacious three-bedroom unit above. The lower unit provides comfortable living space with the added benefit of a private rear yard, while the upper unit maximizes rental potential with three generous bedrooms and ample natural light. Situated just blocks from Temple University, the location is ideal for attracting a steady stream of student or faculty tenants, ensuring high occupancy rates and strong rental demand. Residents will enjoy incredible proximity to the Broad Street Line at the Susquehanna-Dauphin Station, offering a quick and direct commute into Center City in under fifteen minutes. The surrounding blocks are currently bustling with modern development projects, signaling a clear upward trend for property values and a transforming streetscape that appeals to long-term investors. With local amenities like the Restaurants, AMC Broad Street 7, and a variety of new eateries and retail shops along the Broad Street corridor all within easy reach, this property is perfectly placed to capitalize on the energy of a neighborhood on the rise. This is a rare chance to secure a multi-unit asset in a high-growth zone where the visible increase in surrounding building activity serves as a strong indicator of the area's bright future.

## Location

- **Address:** 2238 N 12TH Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19133
- **County:** PHILADELPHIA
- **Coordinates:** 39.98672867, -75.15254211
- **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?q=39.98672867,-75.15254211

## Listing Agent

- **Name:** Zhi wei Lin
- **Brokerage:** Realty Mark Associates
- **Phone:** 2672818821
- **Email:** sellwithallen@gmail.com

## Primary Photo

![2238 N 12TH Street - Primary Photo](http://lh.rdcpix.com/1662f1e28521c170229081ee18917650l-f2884992574r.jpg)

*17 total photos available on [listing page](https://www.propertysimple.com/listing/2238-n-12th-street-philadelphia-pa-19133-h2599614)*

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**MLS#:** PAPH2599614 | **Updated:** 2026-04-26
**Source:** listhub

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