Three-Unit Residential
For Sale
$1,700,000
126 Charles Street AUB, Newton, MA 02466
Existing three-family building on a large parcel needs renovation and includes a Charles River view.
Property Size4,158 SF
Lot Size0.21 Acres
Price / SF$408.85
Days on Market297
Property Features for 126 Charles Street AUB
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,158 SF
Lot size
0.21 Acres
Property subtype
Multi-family
Additional Details
Highway Access
Yes
Multifamily Units
3
Building Details
Year Built
1900
Listing Agency:
CRG Commercial
Listed By:
Thomas Slayton
(617) 846-8000
Source:
Highlandre
Added: Oct 17, 2025
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 3:52PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This offering presents an existing, legal three-family home on a large parcel of land at 126 Charles Street. The property is described as non-conforming with a special permit and is expected to require significant renovation work. The remarks also suggest that a complete teardown and rebuild of three large units may be considered based on the building’s condition.
The location is noted as providing a view of the Charles River. It is also reported to be about one mile from Route 128 and the Mass Pike.
In addition, the property next door at 132 Charles Street is also available for sale, which the remarks state would add approximately 28,000 SF of land to the combined opportunity.
The location is noted as providing a view of the Charles River. It is also reported to be about one mile from Route 128 and the Mass Pike.
In addition, the property next door at 132 Charles Street is also available for sale, which the remarks state would add approximately 28,000 SF of land to the combined opportunity.
Key Highlights
- Existing legal three‑family home (non‑conforming with special permit) built in 1900
- Large 8,960 SF land parcel in Auburndale (Newton), MA
- Charles River view
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
$87,985
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
5.18%
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%
$1,759,700
$1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,256,929
$1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$977,611
$977.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,158 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
$132.2K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.5K −$1.57/SF
EGI
$125.7K $30.23/SF
− OpEx
−$37.7K −$9.07/SF
NOI
$88.0K $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%
$1,759,700
Cap Rate 7%
$1,256,929
Cap Rate 9%
$977,611
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.26M
$1.10M – $1.47M
NOI $87,985 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.18%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.18M
$1.03M – $1.38M
NOI $82,730 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.87%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.46M
$2.15M – $2.87M
NOI $172,306 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.14%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
649
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02466, MA
8,434
Population
3,284
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
78%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
1.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,271
Density / Sq Mi
$170,852
Median Household Income
$82,244
Median Earnings
$2,082
Median Rent
$1,164,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Existing three-family building on a large parcel needs renovation and includes a Charles River view.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 126 Charles Street AUB Newton, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,700,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Existing legal three‑family home (non‑conforming with special permit) built in 1900; Large 8,960 SF land parcel in Auburndale (Newton), MA; Charles River view
