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    1 Rockdale Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854

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    $669,888

    Turn-key two-family property near UMass Lowell with modern upgrades.

    Type:Multi-family / 2 Family
    Property size:
    1,948 SF
    Price / SF:
    $343/SF
    Added:
    Apr 23, 2026
    Days on Market:
    41
    Last Refresh:
    May 8 at 7:27 pm

    Property Features for 1 Rockdale Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    1,948 SF
    Property subtype
    Multi-family / 2 Family

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1900

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    Listing Contact
    MG Group

    Listing agent MG Group License #9520528

    Listing office Century 21 North East

    Listing date Apr 23, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Prime location: just 0.2 miles from UMass Lowell, great for high rental demand.
    • Turn‑key 2‑family home with 6 bedrooms and 2 full baths.
    • Separate utilities and in‑unit laundry for both units.
    • New windows and granite countertops in both kitchens.
    • Convenient access to Market Basket and major commuter routes (Rt 3/I‑495).
    • Gas heating for efficiency.

    Overview

    Located in Lowell’s Acre neighborhood, this two-family property at 1 Rockdale Ave presents an investment opportunity. The building features 6 bedrooms and 2 full baths. Both kitchens are equipped with granite countertops. The property includes new windows and gas heating. Each unit has in-unit laundry and separate utilities. The unfinished basement provides storage space. Situated 0.2 miles from UMass Lowell and minutes from Market Basket and major commuter routes (Rt 3/I-495), the location is convenient. On-street permit parking is available.

    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 $59.6k $30.60
    − Vacancy −$4.5k −$2.30
    EGI $55.1k $28.31
    − OpEx −$16.5k −$8.49
    NOI $38.6k $19.81
    1,948 SF · lease $30.60/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Multifamily LT 5
    $551.4K
    $482.5K – $643.3K (±1% cap)
    NOI $38,597 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.76%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $496.4K
    $434.4K – $579.2K (±1% cap)
    NOI $34,749 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.19%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $685.6K
    $599.9K – $799.9K (±1% cap)
    NOI $47,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.16%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Duplexes

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Gym & Fitness Center Grocery & Convenience Store

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

    • Map
    • Local Demand
    City
    Lowell
    County
    Middlesex
    State
    Massachusetts
    Longitude
    -71.3244748
    Latitude
    42.6476027

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Duplex - Turn-key two-family property near UMass Lowell with modern upgrades.
    Where is this duplex located?
    The property is located at 1 Rockdale Avenue Lowell, MA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $669,888.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Prime location: just 0.2 miles from UMass Lowell, great for high rental demand.; Turn‑key 2‑family home with 6 bedrooms and 2 full baths.; Separate utilities and in‑unit laundry for both units.
    (617) 389-1129
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    Real Estate License ID: 9520528
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    Comparable estimate is based on recent sales of similar nearby properties, adjusted for factors like size, condition, and location.

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    Relative property class coefficient uses factors that account for typical price differences between various asset types (e.g., retail vs. industrial) to provide a more accurate market-aligned estimate.

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    Stat Estimate

    This method estimates value based on actual market adjusted recent (~5 years) sales of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

    This method estimates value based on AI market estimation of comparable properties around by location and property type.

    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
    Alternative use

    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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