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2-Unit Duplex
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$170,000

136 East Seneca Street, Oswego, NY 13126

The first-floor apartment is vacant, and the upper unit is tenant-occupied.

Property Size1,957 SF
Days on Market9

Property Features for 136 East Seneca Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,957 SF
Property subtype Multi Family

Units

Unit Mix 1 x 2BR/2BA, 1 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2

Additional Details

Utilities to Site Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $3,555

Amenities

shared front porch
shared backyard
blacktop driveway
detached one-car garage

Building Details

Building Size 1,957 SF
Year Built 1850
Stories 2
Listing Agency: Century 21 Galloway Realty
Listed By: Brooke Wills · License #10401345766
Source: Highfallssir
Added: Sep 23 Changed: Sep 26 Last Checked: Sep 30 at 6:14PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-unit duplex has a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment on the first floor and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment above. The lower unit includes a newer kitchen with appliances, a washer and dryer, living and dining areas, updated flooring, and two entry points. The upper apartment has a kitchen and living area. New porches serve the property, with separate stairways to the upstairs unit.

The site also includes a blacktop driveway, shared backyard, and detached one-car garage, which provides storage. Gas and electric service are shared; panels are in place for potential future separation. The first-floor apartment is vacant, while the upper unit is rented.

Key Highlights

  • Two apartments: a 2‑bedroom, 2‑bathroom unit below and a 1‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom unit upstairs
  • First‑floor apartment includes a newer kitchen, appliances, washer and dryer, and updated flooring
  • Detached one‑car garage and blacktop driveway

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
$15,013
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
8.83%
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%
$300,260 $300.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$214,471 $214.5K
Cap Rate 9%
$166,811 $166.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,957 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
$28.9K $14.76/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.6K −$0.81/SF
EGI
$27.3K $13.95/SF
− OpEx
−$12.3K −$6.28/SF
NOI
$15.0K $7.67/SF
Area
Oswego County, NY
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$14.76 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$300,260
Cap Rate 7%
$214,471
Cap Rate 9%
$166,811

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$230.6K
$201.7K – $269.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,139 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.49%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$214.5K
$187.7K – $250.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,013 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.83%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$390.3K
$341.6K – $455.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,324 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 16.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Electrical Service HVAC Service Food Market (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Carpet & Flooring Store

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

2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,012
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 13126, NY

35,477
Population
15,668
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
100.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
352
Density / Sq Mi
$63,590
Median Household Income
$30,469
Median Earnings
$992
Median Rent
$134,600
Median Home Value
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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 - The first-floor apartment is vacant, and the upper unit is tenant-occupied.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 136 East Seneca Street Oswego, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $170,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two apartments: a 2‑bedroom, 2‑bathroom unit below and a 1‑bedroom, 1‑bathroom unit upstairs; First‑floor apartment includes a newer kitchen, appliances, washer and dryer, and updated flooring; Detached one‑car garage and blacktop driveway
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