Up-and-Down Duplex with
For Sale
$299,900
218 Cherry Street, Schenectady, NY 12306
MULTI_FAMILY - Other - Schenectady, NY
Property Size2,600 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$115.35
Days on Market42
Property Features for 218 Cherry Street
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Duplex
Bedrooms
7
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 6, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Parking
2
Parking features
Off Street, Driveway
Patio and Porch features
Porch, Deck
Interior features
Solid Surface Counters, Paddle Fan
Basement
Full, Interior Entry
High school
Schenectady
Elementary school district
Schenectady
Middle school district
Schenectady
High school district
Schenectady
Directions
Broadway to Campbell Ave to left on Cherry
Standard status
Active
APN
421500 48.51-4-5
Size
2,600 SF
Lot size
0.12 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Annual Amount
6026
Utilities
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Hot Water(Heating), Natural Gas
Water source
Public
Amenities
covered front porches
rear deck
off-street parking
walk-in pantry closets
Building Details
Year built
1900
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Laminate, Linoleum, Hardwood
Building materials
Vinyl Siding
Roof type
Asphalt
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency:
KW Platform · Keller Williams Realty
(518) 724-5800
Listed By:
Dominick Ieraci · License #30IE0802009
(518) 339-0052
Added: Jul 21
Changed: Aug 7
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 5:06AM
MLS# 202622250
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This well-maintained up-and-down duplex features two spacious flats. Classic columns separate the living room and dining rooms, and both units include generous eat-in kitchens with walk-in pantry closets. Original hardwood floors are complemented by some newer laminate flooring.
Unit one offers 2 bedrooms, while oversized unit two provides 5 bedrooms, including two private bedrooms and a full bath located on the finished third-floor area. Exterior improvements include newer vinyl siding and some replacement windows.
The property also includes attractive covered front porches for the first- and second-floor units, plus a rear deck overlooking a large, level backyard. Off-street parking is available, and both units are currently tenant-occupied.
Unit one offers 2 bedrooms, while oversized unit two provides 5 bedrooms, including two private bedrooms and a full bath located on the finished third-floor area. Exterior improvements include newer vinyl siding and some replacement windows.
The property also includes attractive covered front porches for the first- and second-floor units, plus a rear deck overlooking a large, level backyard. Off-street parking is available, and both units are currently tenant-occupied.
Key Highlights
- Up‑and‑down duplex with 2 flats; both units are tenant‑occupied
- Unit 1 offers 2 bedrooms; Unit 2 offers 5 bedrooms including two private bedrooms and a full bath on the finished 3rd‑floor area
- Eat‑in kitchens with walk‑in pantry closets and solid surface counters
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
$26,559
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
8.86%
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%
$531,180
$531.2K
Cap Rate 7%
$379,414
$379.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$295,100
$295.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,600 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
$51.5K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.2K −$1.23/SF
EGI
$48.3K $18.57/SF
− OpEx
−$21.7K −$8.36/SF
NOI
$26.6K $10.21/SF
Area
Schenectady County, NY
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$531,180
Cap Rate 7%
$379,414
Cap Rate 9%
$295,100
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$423.0K
$370.1K – $493.5K
NOI $29,610 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.87%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$379.4K
$332.0K – $442.7K
NOI $26,559 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$778.2K
$680.9K – $907.9K
NOI $54,475 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.16%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
304
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 12306, NY
26,935
Population
12,481
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
43.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
614
Density / Sq Mi
$80,583
Median Household Income
$46,702
Median Earnings
$1,221
Median Rent
$212,700
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 - Tenant-occupied up-and-down duplex with eat-in kitchens, walk-in pantry closets, covered porches, and off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 218 Cherry Street Schenectady, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Up‑and‑down duplex with 2 flats; both units are tenant‑occupied; Unit 1 offers 2 bedrooms; Unit 2 offers 5 bedrooms including two private bedrooms and a full bath on the finished 3rd‑floor area; Eat‑in kitchens with walk‑in pantry closets and solid surface counters
