Lenox Two-Family Property For
For Sale
$350,000
Pending
137 Housatonic, Lenox, MA 01240
Two-family property near downtown Lenox with recent roof replacement.
Property Size1,708 SF
Days on Market103
Property Features for 137 Housatonic
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
1,708 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family
Building Details
Year Built
1890
Listing Agency:
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES BARNBROOK REALTY
(413) 446-5634
Listed By:
Maureen White Kirkby · License #131083
(413) 446-5634
Source:
Barnbrookrealty
Added: May 20
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 29 at 10:33AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-family property is located minutes from downtown Lenox. The first-floor unit features two bedrooms, a spacious living area, and a kitchen. The upstairs unit includes one bedroom, one bathroom, a fireplace, and a back deck. The roof was replaced in 2021. The property utilizes natural gas, town water, and sewer. The property size is 3038 square feet.
Key Highlights
- Two‑family property, ideal for rental income or multi‑generational living.
- Convenient location, minutes from downtown Lenox.
- First floor unit features 2 bedrooms with spacious living area and kitchen.
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
$25,481
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
7.28%
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%
$509,620
$509.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$364,014
$364.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$283,122
$283.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,708 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
$36.9K $21.60/SF
− Vacancy
−$491 −$0.29/SF
EGI
$36.4K $21.31/SF
− OpEx
−$10.9K −$6.39/SF
NOI
$25.5K $14.92/SF
Area
Berkshire County, MA
Vacancy
1.33%
Lease Rate
$21.60 /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%
$509,620
Cap Rate 7%
$364,014
Cap Rate 9%
$283,122
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$364.0K
$318.5K – $424.7K
NOI $25,481 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.28%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$333.4K
$291.8K – $389.0K
NOI $23,341 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.67%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$500.1K
$437.6K – $583.5K
NOI $35,007 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
402
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 01240, MA
4,692
Population
3,029
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
57
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
23.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
196
Density / Sq Mi
$99,745
Median Household Income
$43,284
Median Earnings
$1,060
Median Rent
$480,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-family property near downtown Lenox with recent roof replacement.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 137 Housatonic Lenox, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family property, ideal for rental income or multi‑generational living.; Convenient location, minutes from downtown Lenox.; First floor unit features **2 bedrooms with spacious living area and kitchen.**
