2238 N 12th St

Off Market

2238 N 12th St

Philadelphia PA 19133

1538 sq. ft.

1307 sq. ft.

Duplex

Last sold for $168,000

Zhi Lin, last sold this property on 14 August 2026 after 1104 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

5 bedrooms

1538 sq. ft. floor area

1307 sq. ft. lot size

Duplex

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom duplexes sold in Philadelphia over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 2238 N 12th St is $281.5k.

Median value

$281.5k

Estimated value range

$168k - $315k

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

-16%

decrease over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Philadelphia. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 2238 N 12th St

2026

Sold

$168,000

14 Aug 2026 by Zhi Lin, of Realty Mark Associates

2018

Sold

$148,500

21 Sep 2018 by Matin Haghkar, of REMAX Plus | Bridgeport

2016

Sold

$150,000

15 Dec 2016 by Damon Michels

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Local market activity for 5 bedroom duplexes in Philadelphia

In the last 12 months, 3 five-bedroom duplexes similar to 2238 N 12th St, have been sold.

This represents a 300% decrease in five-bedroom duplexes sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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