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Brick Mixed-Use Multifamily Building
For Sale
$3,299,000

2 Derne Street, Boston, MA 02114

Six-unit brick building includes five occupied one-bedroom apartments and one ground-floor commercial unit offered vacant.

Property Size4,241 SF
Days on Market83

Property Features for 2 Derne Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,241 SF
Property subtype Multifamily

Additional Details

Business Included Yes
Multifamily Units 6

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $9

Building Details

Building Size 4,241 SF
Year Built 1899
Listing Agency: Boston Realty Advisors
Listed By: Daniel Alper · License #CN254381
Source: Classifiedrealtygroup
Added: Jul 16 Changed: Oct 6 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 3:50PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This brick mixed-use building consists of six units total, with five one-bedroom residential apartments and one ground-floor commercial space. The residential units are described as well-renovated and are fully occupied on annual leases, supporting stabilized in-place income. The ground-floor commercial unit, identified as 45-B Bowdoin Street, is currently offered vacant to support leasing, repositioning, or potential owner-occupancy.

The property is located directly across from the Massachusetts State House and is described as in a trophy Beacon Hill setting, with proximity to Boston Common and Charles Street’s shops and restaurants. Additional nearby access is described to MGH, Downtown Boston, and the Financial District, along with immediate access to MBTA Red and Green Line service.

The offering combines classic Beacon Hill architecture with both occupied residential income and a separately offered commercial unit for added flexibility.

Key Highlights

  • Six‑unit brick multifamily building with 5 occupied 1‑bedroom apartments on annual leases
  • All 5 apartments are fully occupied, providing stabilized in‑place income
  • Includes 1 ground‑floor commercial unit (45‑B Bowdoin Street) offered vacant for leasing or owner‑occupy

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$107,708
Cap Rate
3.26%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,154,160 $2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,538,686 $1.5M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,196,756 $1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,241 SF
Gross rent
$203.6K $48.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.7K −$1.82/SF
EGI
$195.8K $46.18/SF
− OpEx
−$88.1K −$20.78/SF
NOI
$107.7K $25.40/SF
Area
ZIP 02114
Vacancy
3.80%
Lease Rate
$48.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$2,154,160
Cap Rate 7%
$1,538,686
Cap Rate 9%
$1,196,756

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.54M
$1.35M – $1.80M (±1% cap)
NOI $107,708 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.26%
Second Best
Retail
$1.30M
$1.14M – $1.52M (±1% cap)
NOI $91,270 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.77%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.21M
$1.93M – $2.57M (±1% cap)
NOI $154,447 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.68%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Clothing & Fashion Store Butcher Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tanning Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

6
Residential units
Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

24,234
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02114, MA

14,469
Population
9,525
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
84%
College-Educated
97%
High-School Grad
0.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
36,173
Density / Sq Mi
$135,057
Median Household Income
$94,465
Median Earnings
$2,933
Median Rent
$927,900
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Six-unit brick building includes five occupied one-bedroom apartments and one ground-floor commercial unit offered vacant.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 2 Derne Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Six‑unit brick multifamily building with 5 occupied 1‑bedroom apartments on annual leases; All 5 apartments are fully occupied, providing stabilized in‑place income; Includes 1 ground‑floor commercial unit (45‑B Bowdoin Street) offered vacant for leasing or owner‑occupy
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