Rare opportunity to acquire a fully occupied, turnkey 8-bed / 8-bath legal quad with long-term tenants through 2027, an active rental license, $60,636 in annual gross income, and room for value-add! Located right near the Queen Lane train station, it's under a 25-minute ride straight to Suburban Station in Center City Philadelphia. You're also right by William Penn Charter School, the Germantown Friends School field, and the Thomas Jefferson East Falls campus, with quick access to Route 1 and I-76, and (last but not least) Dunkin. This is a very strong location that attracts high-quality rental demand while still leaving plenty of room for appreciation in the years to come. The property has an excellent setup of 8 beds and 8 full baths, which makes it easy to lease. The basement is a 2-bed / 2-bath with luxury renovations, stainless steel appliances, a bar area, two fireplaces, beautiful bathrooms, and a washer and dryer. Unit 1 is a large, updated 3-bed / 3-bath with backyard access and washer/dryer. Unit 2F is a spacious 1 bed / 1 bath with a gorgeous kitchen and dining area and a stone accent wall, and Unit 2R is a cozy 2 bed / 2 bath, also with backyard access. Both second-floor units do not have washer/dryer. Current tenants have been in place since 2023/2024, and they're respectful, caring, and would like to stay. In Philadelphia, great tenants are paramount, and this property has them. Tenants have separate electric meters. The owner pays gas heating ($2,160/yr) and water ($2,040/yr), and insurance of $3,500/yr. Current rents are as follows: the basement (2 bed / 2 bath) is $1,690/mo with a lease ending 06/30/2027; Unit 1 (3 bed / 3 bath) is $1,353/mo ending 09/30/2027; Unit 2F (1 bed / 1 bath) is $1045/mo ending 06/30/2027.; and Unit 2R (2 bed / 2 bath) is $965/mo ending 11/30/2026 (potentially renewing). The property currently carries a homestead exemption with taxes just under $5,000; without it, taxes would be $6,100. Using the $6,100 figure, a 5% maintenance allowance, 3% vacancy, a $500 trash fee, $200 for rental license, and $300 for snow removal and utility expenses, the total expenses come to $19,965; NOI is $40,985, for a 7.5% cap rate. On turnover, the new owner has room to add value across three units by updating kitchens, adding washers and dryers, and making other improvements to push NOI and the cap rate well past 9%. Photos of Unit 2R coming soon. Inquire about the video walkthrough. Some pictures were AI-decluttered/edited.
Roam is your trusted partner for affordable home ownership. We help manage the assumption process from start to finish, enabling homebuyers to easily purchase their next home with a low-interest rate mortgage attached.
To qualify, you must meet the current FHA, VA, or USDA loan requirements depending on the type of loan you are assuming. This typically means a minimum credit score of 580, although most lenders prefer 620-640. Your debt-to-income ratio should be under the 50% max under FHA guidelines. Additional information such as employment history, explanations of income for each applicant, and asset verification for a down payment may be needed to process the loan.
An assumable mortgage is a type of home loan that allows a homebuyer to take over the existing mortgage terms from the seller, with no cost to the seller. Many government-backed loans, such as FHA and VA loans, are eligible for assumption, and millions of these mortgages are available.
When interest rates on mortgages are high, assuming a mortgage with a rate as low as 2% allows buyers to save up to thousands monthly compared to buying a home with a traditional mortgage at today’s average rates of 7%. A low-rate assumable mortgage could be the key to finding your dream home at an affordable price.
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When assuming the existing mortgage as part of a home purchase, the buyer has to cover the seller’s equity in the home. The seller’s equity is the purchase price minus the remaining mortgage balance. This amount must be covered in full through an all-cash down payment or by taking out a second mortgage.
Yes. Non-veterans can assume a VA loan, provided they meet the lender’s VA criteria. When a qualified buyer assumes a VA mortgage from a veteran or active-duty service member, the seller’s VA loan entitlement remains tied to the assumed loan until the buyer pays off or refinances the loan. This process restores the veteran seller’s entitlement, enabling them to use their VA benefit for a future home purchase.
Yes. All FHA loans are assumable by law as long as the buyer meets the FHA’s credit, income, and qualification requirements and obtain lender approval before assuming the loan (per FHA regulations effected December 15, 1989). Roam makes this process simple for buyers.
Generally, conventional loans are not assumable. In rare cases, a conventional loan may be assumable with lender approval. Use our search tool to find homes with assumable low-rate loans, or reach out to us if you’d like to confirm a specific home’s assumability.
