Cambridge Multifamily Residence
For Sale
$2,600,000
13 Roberts Road, Cambridge, MA 02138
Charming 1930 Cambridge multi-family with renovation potential.
Property Size3,681 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$706.33
Days on Market280
Property Features for 13 Roberts Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,681 SF
Lot size
0.09 Acres
Property subtype
Multi-family / 3 Family
Zoning
C-1
Net Operating Income
$100,200
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$14,595
Amenities
No
Wood, Hardwood
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator
3.0
Insulated Windows, Storm Window(s)
Electric Dryer Hookup
Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
Laundry Room, Pantry, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Internet Available - Broadband, Storage, Bathroom With Tub, Internet Available - Unknown, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Window AC
3
3.00
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Frame
Rubber
Level
Balcony/Deck, Garden, Fenced Yard, Garden Area, Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Porch, Deck, Deck - Wood
Building Details
Year Built
1930
Listing Agency:
Bradford & Associates R.E.
(617) 281-0793
Listed By:
Bradford Guillory · License #137964
(617) 281-0793
Source:
Compass
Added: Nov 7, 2025
Changed: Aug 8
Last Checked: Aug 8 at 12:49PM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Bradford & Associates R.E.
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the multi-family residence at 13 Roberts Rd presents an opportunity to own property in a vibrant city. Constructed in 1930, the property retains the charm of a past era. The residence features six bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The interior offers 3681 square feet of living area. Situated on a 3875 square foot lot, the property balances indoor and outdoor living.
Key Highlights
- Prime Cambridge location.
- Six bedrooms offer ample living space.
- Three full bathrooms provide convenience.
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
$92,334
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
3.55%
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%
$1,846,680
$1.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,319,057
$1.3M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,025,933
$1.0M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,681 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
$139.1K $37.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.2K −$1.97/SF
EGI
$131.9K $35.83/SF
− OpEx
−$39.6K −$10.75/SF
NOI
$92.3K $25.08/SF
Area
Cambridge, MA
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$37.80 /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%
$1,846,680
Cap Rate 7%
$1,319,057
Cap Rate 9%
$1,025,933
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.32M
$1.15M – $1.54M
NOI $92,334 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.55%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.23M
$1.08M – $1.44M
NOI $86,294 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.32%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.84M
$2.48M – $3.31M
NOI $198,651 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.64%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
5,027
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 02138, MA
37,982
Population
16,132
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
30
Median Age
86%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
2.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
14,067
Density / Sq Mi
$122,040
Median Household Income
$46,436
Median Earnings
$2,799
Median Rent
$1,088,700
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 - Charming 1930 Cambridge multi-family with renovation potential.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 13 Roberts Road Cambridge, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,600,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime Cambridge location.; Six bedrooms offer ample living space.; Three full bathrooms provide convenience.
