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Frostburg Duplex with Updates
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$145,000

147 W MECHANIC Street, Frostburg, MD 21532

MULTI_FAMILY - Other - FROSTBURG, MD

Property Size1,812 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$80.02
Days on Market122

Property Features for 147 W MECHANIC Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Rooms Basement
Parking features Off Street
Appliances Dryer, Washer, Refrigerator, Stove
Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
Elementary school BEALL
Middle school MOUNT SAVAGE
High school MOUNTAIN RIDGE
Elementary school district ALLEGANY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district ALLEGANY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district ALLEGANY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Standard status Active
Size 1,812 SF
Lot size 0.09 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 1686

Utilities

Heating system Electric (Heating), Baseboard

Building Details

Year built 1920
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Building materials Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: The Goodfellow Agency
Listed By: Cynthia Diamond · License #650910
Added: Apr 1 Changed: Jul 17 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 4:06AM
MLS# MDAL2014300

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This duplex is centrally located in Frostburg and features many new updates with a history of rentals. The property includes a second paved parcel for off-street parking. The over/under units each have 2 bedrooms and separate meters. A new roof was installed in 2021, and new outdoor stairs lead to unit #2, which also features new kitchen cabinets and granite countertops. The property size is 1812 square feet, situated on a lot of 0.0881 acres.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex with strong rental history, ideal for investment.
  • Includes a second paved parcel for off‑street parking.
  • New roof installed in 2021.

Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $18.5k $10.20
− Vacancy −$961 −$0.53
EGI $17.5k $9.67
− OpEx −$5.3k −$2.90
NOI $12.3k $6.77
1,812 SF · lease $10.20/SF/yr · vacancy 5.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$175.2K
$153.3K – $204.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $12,265 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.46%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$162.3K
$142.0K – $189.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $11,361 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.84%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$672.0K
$588.0K – $784.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,039 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 32.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Hair Salon Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Pharmacy Big Box & Wholesale Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

393
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 21532, MD

13,328
Population
6,044
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
74.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
180
Density / Sq Mi
$60,158
Median Household Income
$33,054
Median Earnings
$839
Median Rent
$175,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region

8.5% 2022
10.2% 2023
11.4% 2024
11.3% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Updated Frostburg duplex with rental history and off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 147 W MECHANIC Street Frostburg, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $145,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex with strong rental history, ideal for investment.; Includes a second paved parcel for off‑street parking.; New roof installed in 2021.
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