Two-Family Duplex with In-Unit
For Sale
$669,888
Pending
1 Rockdale Ave, Lowell, MA 01854
Six-bedroom property with separate utilities, gas heating, and two kitchens featuring granite countertops.
Property Size1,948 SF
Days on Market137
Property Features for 1 Rockdale Ave
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
1,948 SF
Total Parking Spaces
1
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Zoning
TMF
Site & Location
Highway Access
Yes
Utilities to Site
Yes
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
2
Amenities
in-unit laundry
Building Details
Building Size
1,948 SF
Year Built
1900
Buildings
1
Stories
2
Listing Agency:
Century 21 North East
(617) 389-1129
Listed By:
MG Group
Source:
Cjbarrett
Added: Apr 18
Changed: Aug 31
Last Checked: Aug 31 at 1:35AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-family duplex contains 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms across approximately 1,948 square feet. Each unit includes in-unit laundry, a kitchen with granite countertops, separate utilities, and gas heating. The property also features new windows, generous interior layouts, and an unfinished basement for storage. Built in 1900, it offers a clearly defined two-unit configuration with practical residential amenities.
Located at 1 Rockdale Ave in Lowell’s Acre neighborhood, the property is 0.2 miles from UMass Lowell and minutes from Market Basket. Access to Rt 3 and I-495 supports regional commuting. On-street permit parking is available, adding a documented parking option for occupants.
Located at 1 Rockdale Ave in Lowell’s Acre neighborhood, the property is 0.2 miles from UMass Lowell and minutes from Market Basket. Access to Rt 3 and I-495 supports regional commuting. On-street permit parking is available, adding a documented parking option for occupants.
Key Highlights
- Two‑family duplex with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
- Approximately 1,948 square feet; built in 1900
- Separate utilities and gas heating for the two 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
$38,597
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
5.76%
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%
$771,940
$771.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$551,386
$551.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$428,856
$428.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,948 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
$59.6K $30.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.5K −$2.30/SF
EGI
$55.1K $28.31/SF
− OpEx
−$16.5K −$8.49/SF
NOI
$38.6K $19.81/SF
Area
Lowell, MA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$30.60 /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%
$771,940
Cap Rate 7%
$551,386
Cap Rate 9%
$428,856
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$551.4K
$482.5K – $643.3K
NOI $38,597 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.76%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$496.4K
$434.4K – $579.2K
NOI $34,749 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.19%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$685.6K
$599.9K – $799.9K
NOI $47,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.16%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,508
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 01854, MA
29,561
Population
10,960
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
4.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,390
Density / Sq Mi
$70,397
Median Household Income
$39,216
Median Earnings
$1,477
Median Rent
$360,500
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Six-bedroom property with separate utilities, gas heating, and two kitchens featuring granite countertops.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1 Rockdale Ave 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: Two‑family duplex with 6 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; Approximately 1,948 square feet; built in 1900; Separate utilities and gas heating for the two units
