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Two-Unit Duplex with Yard
For Sale
$599,000

1 Dowling Rd, Colonie, NY 12205

Each residence offers three bedrooms, basement recreation space, and expanded off-street parking areas.

Property Size2,480 SF
Price / SF$241.53
Days on Market11

Property Features for 1 Dowling Rd

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,480 SF
Property subtype Residential Income

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $6,643
Listing Agency: Howard Hanna Capital Inc
Listed By: Caitlin C Montalvo · License #10301215773
Source: Exprealty
Added: Aug 12 Changed: Aug 22 Last Checked: Aug 22 at 3:25AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2480-square-foot duplex contains two residences, each arranged with three bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, a spacious living room, and a large eat-in kitchen. Both units also have enclosed front porch areas and basement recreational space with egress, adding flexible usable area beyond the main living spaces.

The property occupies a corner lot on a tree-lined street in Colonie within the South Colonie School District. Large side and rear yard areas provide outdoor space, while expanded driveways on both sides accommodate off-street parking. Shopping, dining, major roadways, and everyday amenities are located nearby.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with 2480 square feet of total property size
  • Each unit includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Basement recreational areas with egress in both units

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
$28,243
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
4.72%
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%
$564,860 $564.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$403,471 $403.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$313,811 $313.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,480 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
$43.2K $17.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.8K −$1.13/SF
EGI
$40.3K $16.27/SF
− OpEx
−$12.1K −$4.88/SF
NOI
$28.2K $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%
$564,860
Cap Rate 7%
$403,471
Cap Rate 9%
$313,811

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$403.5K
$353.0K – $470.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $28,243 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.72%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$361.9K
$316.7K – $422.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,333 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.23%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$654.3K
$572.5K – $763.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $45,801 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.65%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Spa & Massage Center Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Daycare Center Nail Salon Hair Salon

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

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Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12205, NY

27,168
Population
12,061
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
36%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
15.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,764
Density / Sq Mi
$89,270
Median Household Income
$54,184
Median Earnings
$1,405
Median Rent
$264,200
Median Home Value

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 - Each residence offers three bedrooms, basement recreation space, and expanded off-street parking areas.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1 Dowling Rd Colonie, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $599,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 2480 square feet of total property size; Each unit includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms; Basement recreational areas with egress in both units
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