East Somerville Two-Family
For Sale
$925,000
34 Franklin Ave, Somerville, MA 02145
Two-family home near the new green line T stop.
Property Size2,176 SF
Price / SF$425.09
Days on Market122
Property Features for 34 Franklin Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,176 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family Home
Zoning
NR
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$7,606
Building Details
Building Size
2,176 SF
Year Built
1900
Stories
3
Units
2
Listing Agency:
LAER Realty Partners
(603) 731-7228
Listed By:
Dana Ford
(603) 731-7228
Source:
Athomeboston
Added: Apr 24
Changed: Aug 23
Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:18AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in the East Somerville neighborhood, this two-family home is near the new green line T stop. The property is described as being in great condition and has been under the same family's ownership for decades. The second-floor unit features a townhouse-style layout spanning two floors. The building includes a full basement and separate utilities. The location is considered very bikeable with a bike score of 86, a walker's paradise with a walk score of 91, and has excellent transit with a transit score of 72.
Key Highlights
- Prime location near the new Green Line T stop, offering excellent transit options.
- Two‑family home in great condition, ideal for owner‑occupancy or investment.
- The second‑floor unit is a townhouse style, providing ample living space.
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
$46,045
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
4.98%
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%
$920,900
$920.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$657,786
$657.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$511,611
$511.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,176 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
$69.2K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.4K −$1.57/SF
EGI
$65.8K $30.23/SF
− OpEx
−$19.7K −$9.07/SF
NOI
$46.0K $21.16/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
4.94%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /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%
$920,900
Cap Rate 7%
$657,786
Cap Rate 9%
$511,611
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$657.8K
$575.6K – $767.4K
NOI $46,045 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.98%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$618.5K
$541.2K – $721.6K
NOI $43,295 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.68%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.29M
$1.13M – $1.50M
NOI $90,173 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.75%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,795
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 02145, MA
27,520
Population
12,669
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
19,657
Density / Sq Mi
$119,167
Median Household Income
$63,629
Median Earnings
$2,377
Median Rent
$784,900
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 - Two-family home near the new green line T stop.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 34 Franklin Ave Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $925,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime location near the new Green Line T stop, offering excellent transit options.; Two‑family home in great condition, ideal for owner‑occupancy or investment.; The second‑floor unit is a townhouse style, providing ample living space.
