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Duplex on Double Lot
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$250,000

97 3rd Avenue, Albany, NY 12202

MultiFamily, Albany, NY

Property Size1,540 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$162.34
Days on Market56

Property Features for 97 3rd Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Zoning Multi Residence
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 1
Rooms Bedroom 5, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2
Basement Full
High school Albany
Elementary school district Albany
Middle school district Albany
High school district Albany
Directions Start at Albany City Hall, 24 Eagle Street. Head south on Eagle Street toward Howard Street. Turn left onto Madison Avenue. Continue for approximately 0.3 miles. Turn right onto South Pearl Street
Standard status Active
APN 010100 76.64-2-65
Size 1,540 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 1480

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Natural Gas

Building Details

Year built 1900
Number of units 2
Building materials Vinyl Siding
Listing Agency: Revision Real Estate
Listed By: Jerome P Newkirk · License #10371200504
Added: Jul 21 Changed: Sep 12 Last Checked: Sep 14 at 2:06PM
MLS# 202622293

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Located at 97 3rd Avenue, this occupied duplex contains 1,540 square feet on a 0.12-acre double lot. Built in 1900, the property features vinyl siding, natural gas heating, and public sewer service. The room schedule includes five bedrooms and three bathrooms, supporting a two-unit residential configuration.

The property is in Albany near Downtown Albany, the New York State Capitol, Empire State Plaza, and state office buildings. I-787, I-90, and the New York State Thruway provide regional access, while restaurants, shopping, parks, schools, entertainment, and public transportation are also nearby. Multi Residence zoning supports the existing residential use.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family duplex with 1,540 square feet
  • 0.12‑acre double lot
  • Multi Residence zoning

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
$17,538
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
7.02%
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%
$350,760 $350.8K
Cap Rate 7%
$250,543 $250.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$194,867 $194.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,540 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
$26.8K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.7K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$25.1K $16.27/SF
− OpEx
−$7.5K −$4.88/SF
NOI
$17.5K $11.39/SF
Area
Albany, NY
Vacancy
6.50%
Lease Rate
$17.40 /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%
$350,760
Cap Rate 7%
$250,543
Cap Rate 9%
$194,867

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$250.5K
$219.2K – $292.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,538 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.02%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$224.7K
$196.6K – $262.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,731 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.29%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$406.3K
$355.5K – $474.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,441 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.38%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Florist Pet Grooming Service Skin Care Clinic Butcher Home Appliance Store Garden Center

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

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,135
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12202, NY

10,257
Population
5,434
Households
1.9
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
33%
College-Educated
80%
High-School Grad
2.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,129
Density / Sq Mi
$49,684
Median Household Income
$34,656
Median Earnings
$1,012
Median Rent
$139,800
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Occupied two-unit property with Multi Residence zoning and public sewer.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 97 3rd Avenue Albany, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family duplex with 1,540 square feet; 0.12‑acre double lot; Multi Residence zoning
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