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$1,168,000

68-70 Russell St, Malden, MA 02148

Duplex-style 4-unit residence with vinyl siding, gas heat, and separately metered utilities.

Lot Size0.43 Acres
Days on Market5

Property Features for 68-70 Russell St

General Information

Standard status Active
Lot size 0.43 Acres
Property subtype Investment

Site & Location

Public Transit Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Building Details

Building Size 3,893 SF
Year Built 1925
Listing Agency:
Listed By: Donna Jiang
Source: Elliman
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 7:48AM

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 Donna Jiang

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Duplex-style 4-family residence with vinyl siding and gas heat. The property has all utilities separated, providing independent operation across units. Internal accommodations are currently occupied, with the unit interiors described as needing some updates.

The building sits on a 4,000+ square foot lot as provided in the listing remarks, with two driveways and parking for 10+ vehicles. An additional POTL opportunity to expand is mentioned in the public remarks.

According to the listing, the property is within walking distance of the T Madden Center and a school, along with nearby shopping. For showings and additional information, the listing directs interested parties to text or email.

Key Highlights

  • Duplex‑style 4‑unit residence built in 1925
  • Vinyl siding with gas heat and separately metered utilities for each unit
  • 18766 SF lot with extra POT'L to expand

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 $123.8k $31.80
− Vacancy −$6.1k −$1.57
EGI $117.7k $30.23
− OpEx −$35.3k −$9.07
NOI $82.4k $21.16
3,893 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.18M
$1.03M – $1.37M (±1% cap)
NOI $82,377 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.05%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.11M
$968.2K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,458 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.63%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.30M
$2.02M – $2.69M (±1% cap)
NOI $161,325 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.81%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Garden Center Hotel & Motel (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Home Appliance Store Acupuncture

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

Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,597
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02148, MA

66,274
Population
28,043
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
45%
College-Educated
87%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
13,255
Density / Sq Mi
$95,298
Median Household Income
$56,077
Median Earnings
$2,066
Median Rent
$607,500
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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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Duplex-style 4-unit residence with vinyl siding, gas heat, and separately metered utilities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 68-70 Russell St Malden, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,168,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Duplex‑style 4‑unit residence built in 1925; Vinyl siding with gas heat and separately metered utilities for each unit; 18766 SF lot with extra POT'L to expand
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