Corner-Lot Two-Family
87 Etna Street Boston, MA 02135
87 Etna Street, Boston, MA, 02135
$1,275,000
Pending
For Sale
$1,275,000
Pending
MULTI_FAMILY - Boston, MA
Property Size3,399 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Days on Market43
Property Features for 87 Etna Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- R2
- Bedrooms
- 7
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bedroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 7, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 6
- Fireplace
- 1
- Standard status
- Pending
- APN
- W:22 P:02020 S:000,1214425
- Size
- 3,399 SF
- Lot size
- 0.08 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Tax Annual Amount
- 12682
Building Details
- Year built
- 1900
- Floors in Building
- 4
- Number of units
- 2
Listing Agency
REMAX Executive Realty
(508) 435-6700
22 South Street, Suite 203, Hopkinton, MA
Listed by
Bill Wright · License #5503
(508) 435-6700
Added: Jun 5 Checked: Jul 17 at 11:06 pm
MLS# 73531146
Listing URL
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-family duplex offers a traditional income-property layout with character throughout. Interior details include millwork, hardwood floors, stained-glass windows, and pocket doors. The kitchens and baths have been updated, supporting modern day living. Outdoor space includes a private deck for the upper unit and a shared deck for the first unit, with a private side yard as part of the corner-lot setting.
The property is located on a quiet side street in Boston. It sits on a corner lot and is positioned for convenient access to major roads and public transportation. The listing also notes proximity to area amenities, including Oak Square and Brighton Landing.
For tenants, buyers, or owner-occupants, the two separate residential units provide flexibility to live in one unit while using the second for rental income. With updated kitchens and baths, plus deck space tailored by unit, the property is well suited for an owner looking for a straightforward two-family configuration in an R2 zoned neighborhood.
The property is located on a quiet side street in Boston. It sits on a corner lot and is positioned for convenient access to major roads and public transportation. The listing also notes proximity to area amenities, including Oak Square and Brighton Landing.
For tenants, buyers, or owner-occupants, the two separate residential units provide flexibility to live in one unit while using the second for rental income. With updated kitchens and baths, plus deck space tailored by unit, the property is well suited for an owner looking for a straightforward two-family configuration in an R2 zoned neighborhood.
Key Highlights
- Two‑family home built in 1900 with a fireplace
- Corner lot with a private side yard
- Private deck for the upper unit plus a shared deck for the first unit
Local 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 | $128.5k | $37.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$5.8k | −$1.70 |
| EGI | $122.7k | $36.10 |
| − OpEx | −$36.8k | −$10.83 |
| NOI | $85.9k | $25.27 |
3,399 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.23M
$1.07M – $1.43M
NOI $85,890 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.74%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.14M
$998.1K – $1.33M
NOI $79,849 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.26%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.55M
$2.23M – $2.97M
NOI $178,162 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.97%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two updated units with private and shared decks on a corner lot, offering flexible owner-occupied or rental use.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 87 Etna Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,275,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family home built in 1900 with a fireplace; Corner lot with a private side yard; Private deck for the upper unit plus a shared deck for the first unit
