1253 S St Bernard St – Philadelphia, PA

This is a textbook buy-and-hold opportunity in a proven West Philadelphia rental corridor with strong refinance and long-term appreciation support.

The property is a 3-bedroom rowhome (~944 SF) on a quiet residential block, featuring a traditional straight-through layout that is easy to maintain and attractive to long-term tenants. It is currently tenant-occupied at $1,450/month, providing immediate income from day one. Market rents in the area support $1,550–$1,650+, offering built-in upside through natural rent growth or light cosmetic improvements.

What makes this deal compelling is the clear separation between distressed pricing and retail values within a short radius. Renovated owner-occupant comps push well into the $300K+ range, while stabilized rentals and value-add trades establish a strong refinance floor—ideal for BRRRR or long-term hold investors.

Proximity to University City, SEPTA transit, and 54th Street commercial corridors drives consistent tenant demand, supporting both cash tenants and subsidized rental strategies.

Best Uses

• Buy & Hold Rental
• BRRRR Strategy
• Light Value-Add Reposition

Offered as-is. Cash or private financing preferred.

🏆 Top-End Retail / Renovated ARV

(Owner-occupant & fully renovated product)

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⚖️ Mid-Tier / Stabilized Rental Support

(BRRRR refinance & clean buy-and-hold exits)

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