Updated Two-Family
For Sale
$475,000
17 Social St, New Bedford, MA 02744
Residential Income, New Bedford, MA
Property Size2,048 SF
Lot Size0.07 Acres
Price / SF$231.93
Days on Market55
Property Features for 17 Social St
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
RC
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
2
Full bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 2
Directions
off W Rodney French Blvd
Standard status
Active
APN
2884567
Size
2,048 SF
Lot size
0.07 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
5165
Building Details
Year built
1906
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Realty
(508) 238-5000
Listed By:
Scott Morris
(508) 238-5000
Added: Jul 8
Changed: Aug 19
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 2:06AM
MLS# 73546783
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-family property contains 2,048 square feet and was built in 1906. Both residences have a similar configuration with three bedrooms, a living room, eat-in kitchen, and bathroom. Improvements include updated kitchens and bathrooms, laminate flooring, newer hot water tanks, gas heating systems, electrical panels, vinyl replacement windows, and low-maintenance vinyl siding.
The property occupies 0.0675 acres and includes a basement with separate storage rooms, a walk-up attic, and a fenced exterior backyard. It is located near downtown New Bedford, with restaurants, shops, a school, and New Bedford State Pier in the surrounding area. Zoning is RC.
The property occupies 0.0675 acres and includes a basement with separate storage rooms, a walk-up attic, and a fenced exterior backyard. It is located near downtown New Bedford, with restaurants, shops, a school, and New Bedford State Pier in the surrounding area. Zoning is RC.
Key Highlights
- Two‑family property with 2,048 square feet on a 0.0675‑acre lot
- Each residence offers a similar three‑bedroom layout with living room, eat‑in kitchen, and bathroom
- Updated kitchens, bathrooms, laminate flooring, electrical panels, and gas heating systems
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$29,439
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.20%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$588,780
$588.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$420,557
$420.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$327,100
$327.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,048 SF
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.
Gross rent
$45.5K $22.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.4K −$1.67/SF
EGI
$42.1K $20.54/SF
− OpEx
−$12.6K −$6.16/SF
NOI
$29.4K $14.37/SF
Area
New Bedford, MA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$22.20 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$588,780
Cap Rate 7%
$420,557
Cap Rate 9%
$327,100
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$420.6K
$368.0K – $490.7K
NOI $29,439 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.20%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$386.1K
$337.8K – $450.5K
NOI $27,027 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.69%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$603.9K
$528.4K – $704.5K
NOI $42,271 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
674
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02744, MA
13,055
Population
5,609
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
72%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
10,042
Density / Sq Mi
$54,841
Median Household Income
$36,799
Median Earnings
$1,133
Median Rent
$344,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two similar residences offer three-bedroom layouts, refreshed interiors, separate storage areas, and a fenced backyard.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 17 Social St New Bedford, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $475,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family property with 2,048 square feet on a 0.0675‑acre lot; Each residence offers a similar three‑bedroom layout with living room, eat‑in kitchen, and bathroom; Updated kitchens, bathrooms, laminate flooring, electrical panels, and gas heating systems
