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Two-Family Residential Income Property

11 Colby Road Boston, MA 02132

11 Colby Road, Boston, MA, 02132
$889,000
Pending
For Sale
$889,000
Pending

Nicely maintained two-family home with oak floors, mini-splits, and a bonus room over the stairs.

Property Size2,288 SF
Days on Market64

Property Features for 11 Colby Road

General Information

Standard status
Pending
Size
2,288 SF
Property subtype
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down

Building Details

Year Built
1920
Listing agency Insight Realty Group, Inc.
Listed by Linda Burnett
Source Lockandkeyre
Added: May 21 Updated: Jul 22 at 12:12PM Checked: Jul 23 at 5:33AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Classic and charming two-family home in West Roxbury that has been owned by the same owner for many years. The property is nicely maintained but in need of some cosmetic and other updates. Interior highlights include generous entry foyer on the first floor, oak floors, and a bonus room with a closet over the stairs on the second floor that can serve as a study or potential third bedroom. Dining rooms include a china cabinet, and kitchens feature a real pantry with built-ins.

The first floor has mini-splits, along with newer kitchen appliances. The second floor includes some bathroom updates and recessed lighting in the kitchen. The layout also includes pantry space that could potentially support future laundry room configurations.

An open house is scheduled for 5/23 from 12:00 to 2:00.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family home built in 1920 with classic features including oak floors
  • First‑floor has a generous entry foyer and mini‑splits
  • Second‑floor includes a bonus room with a closet over the stairs (possible study or 3rd bedroom)

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 $86.5k $37.80
− Vacancy −$3.9k −$1.70
EGI $82.6k $36.10
− OpEx −$24.8k −$10.83
NOI $57.8k $25.27
2,288 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$825.9K
$722.7K – $963.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $57,816 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.50%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$767.9K
$671.9K – $895.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,750 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.05%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.71M
$1.50M – $2.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $119,928 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Big Box & Wholesale Store HVAC Service Restaurant Computer & Electronic Repair Furniture & Home Goods Accounting Firm Travel Agency Tech Support Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Nicely maintained two-family home with oak floors, mini-splits, and a bonus room over the stairs.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 11 Colby Road Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $889,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family home built in 1920 with classic features including oak floors; First‑floor has a generous entry foyer and mini‑splits; Second‑floor includes a bonus room with a closet over the stairs (possible study or 3rd bedroom)
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