Do you buy the 1950s twins near Oxford Circle?
Yes. Those twins are some of our favorite houses to buy — they're solid construction, the floor plans work, and the repair needs are usually manageable.
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We buy houses in Frankford.
Frankford has a mix of 1920s rowhomes and 1950s brick twins that hold a lot of Philly family history. Most of our Frankford calls come from heirs who inherited Grandmother's house and don't know what to do with it. We'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.
Where & What
About Frankford
Frankford runs roughly from the El line east to the Boulevard and from Luzerne up to Cheltenham. It's one of the larger Philly neighborhoods by area, and the housing changes a lot depending on where you are.
The rowhomes near Frankford Avenue and Margaret Street are older — mostly 1910s and 1920s construction. The twin homes near Oxford Circle and Summerdale are 1940s-1950s brick twins with small yards and detached garages.
Housing Stock
What the houses look like
Frankford housing stock is split between two types. The pre-war rowhomes (mostly 1910-1925) are 2-story brick with 900-1,200 square feet, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath. The post-war twins (1945-1960) are 2-story brick with 1,200-1,600 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1-2 baths, and usually a basement and garage.
Repair budgets on Frankford houses we buy run $30,000 to $65,000. The twins usually need less (updated kitchens and baths, roof repairs). The older rowhomes often need more (electrical, plumbing, heating systems).
Who Calls Us
Common seller situations in Frankford
The dominant Frankford pattern is inherited homes. We hear 'my grandmother owned it for 50 years' a lot. The family has the keys but not the time, money, or interest to manage it.
The second pattern is long-term owner-occupants aging in place. Folks in their 70s or 80s who bought Frankford twins in the 1970s and now want to move closer to family or into assisted living.
The third pattern is tired landlords with 1-2 Frankford rentals who are done dealing with tenants.
Offer Math
What we pay in Frankford
Frankford ARVs are middle of the road for North Philly neighborhoods. A renovated twin in good condition near Oxford Circle can sell for $230,000+. A smaller rowhome near Frankford Avenue might hit $160,000.
Our typical Frankford offer runs $55,000 to $110,000 cash. The brick twins with garages often land higher; the smaller rowhomes with more repair need come in lower.
Related
Common situations in Frankford
- →Inherited HouseYou inherited a rowhome. We'll walk you through the real options.
- →Probate HouseWe work with your probate attorney. We close when the court allows.
- →Tired LandlordTenants in place? We'll buy it as-is, with the lease attached.
- →Vacant HouseEmpty, boarded, or squatter-risk? We buy it before it gets worse.
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Frankford Questions
Questions we get about Frankford
What if the house needs a new roof and new heating system?
That's normal for Frankford houses. We factor real contractor numbers into the offer and walk you through them.
My grandmother's house has been vacant for 3 years — can you buy it?
Yes. We buy vacant houses regularly. Leave anything you don't want; we'll clear it out after closing.
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