Side-by-Side Two-Family
51-53 Archdale Road Boston, MA 02131
For Sale
Under Contract
$825,000
MULTI_FAMILY - Boston, MA
Property Size1,893 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Price / SF$435.82
Days on Market18
Property Features for 51-53 Archdale Road
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- R2
- Bedrooms
- 5
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bathroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2
- Parking
- 2
- Standard status
- Active Under Contract
- APN
- 1391043
- Size
- 1,893 SF
- Lot size
- 0.08 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2027
- Tax Annual Amount
- 3804
Building Details
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors in Building
- 4
- Number of units
- 2
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams Pinnacle Central
(508) 754-3020
Listed By:
Sarah Gustafson
(508) 754-3020
Added: Jul 8
Changed: Jul 15
Last Checked: Jul 25 at 12:06AM
MLS# 73544027
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This side-by-side two-family home offers two separate units, each with generous natural light and hardwood floors throughout. The layout on both sides includes a spacious living room, an eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath. A paved driveway supports convenient off-street arrival.
The property is located in Boston, MA 02131, within minutes of the Arboretum and Roslindale Village shops and dining. It also offers proximity to the commuter rail.
The configuration is well suited for owner-occupants who want to live in one unit while renting the other, or for investors seeking a straightforward duplex-style setup. Both units share a similar room layout, which can simplify tenant turnover and ongoing management. The property is listed as vacant and described as easy to show, with an open house scheduled for Sunday, July 12.
The property is located in Boston, MA 02131, within minutes of the Arboretum and Roslindale Village shops and dining. It also offers proximity to the commuter rail.
The configuration is well suited for owner-occupants who want to live in one unit while renting the other, or for investors seeking a straightforward duplex-style setup. Both units share a similar room layout, which can simplify tenant turnover and ongoing management. The property is listed as vacant and described as easy to show, with an open house scheduled for Sunday, July 12.
Key Highlights
- 1925‑built side‑by‑side two‑family with hardwood floors and generous natural light
- Each unit features a spacious living room, eat‑in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath
- Paved driveway for easy access
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 | $71.6k | $37.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$3.2k | −$1.70 |
| EGI | $68.3k | $36.10 |
| − OpEx | −$20.5k | −$10.83 |
| NOI | $47.8k | $25.27 |
1,893 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$683.4K
$597.9K – $797.3K
NOI $47,835 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.80%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$635.3K
$555.9K – $741.2K
NOI $44,470 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.39%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.42M
$1.24M – $1.65M
NOI $99,223 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two side-by-side units each include two bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, and hardwood floors—ideal for flexible living arrangements.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 51-53 Archdale Road Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $825,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1925‑built side‑by‑side two‑family with hardwood floors and generous natural light; Each unit features a spacious living room, eat‑in kitchen, two bedrooms, and a full bath; Paved driveway for easy access
