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Duplex with 14-Foot Ceilings
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$950,000

141 Dunbar Avenue, Fords, NJ 08863

MULTI_FAMILY - Fords, NJ

Property Size2,063 SF
Lot Size0.26 Acres
Price / SF$460.49
Days on Market297

Property Features for 141 Dunbar Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R-10
Zoning description Conform to Zoning
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Dining Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 1
Parking features Garage, Oversize
Window features Screens
Patio and Porch features Porch
Interior features Unit 1(Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room), Unit 2(Dining Room, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen, 1 Bath, Living Room)
Exterior features Porch(es) - Enclosed, Porch(es) - Open, Screen/Storm Window, Door(s)-Storm/Screen, Sidewalk, Fencing/Wall, Storage Shed, Yard, Porch, Shades Some, Private Entrance, Screens/Storms, Storage Area-Private
Fencing Fenced
Accessibility Accessible Approach with Ramp
Appliances Water Heater(Electric), Water Heater, Unit 1(Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer), Unit 2(Dryer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Washer)
Lot features Near Shopping, Near Train, Interior Lot, Near Public Transit
Elementary school district Woodbridge Township School Dis
Middle school district Woodbridge Township School Dis
High school district Woodbridge Township School Dis
Directions Address: 141 Dunbar Ave, Fords, NJ 08863 Close to: GS Parkway, NJ Turnpike, Rt. 1, Rt. 9 and Rt 287.
Standard status Active
APN 25001750600281
Size 2,063 SF
Lot size 0.26 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2024
Tax Annual Amount 14774

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Baseboard, Zoned, Hot Water(Heating)
Cooling system Wall Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1963
Floors in Building 2
Building materials Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding
Roof type Asphalt
Additional Structures Storage
Listing Agency: REALMART REALTY LLC
Listed By: Qizhan Jack Yao · License #0902217
Added: Oct 24, 2025 Changed: Aug 1 Last Checked: Aug 16 at 10:06PM
MLS# 2606445R

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Duplex configured as two separate residential units, with each unit offering a dining room, living room, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and one bath. The property also includes enclosed and open porches, storm/screen windows and doors, private entrances, storage areas, and a fenced yard. Heating is baseboard with zoned hot water heating, and cooling is provided by wall and window units. Parking features include a garage and oversize parking. The property is built with brick veneer and vinyl siding and was completed in 1963.

A major component of the offering is the large rear accessory structure with approximately 14-foot ceilings, described as a former historic barrel factory/cooperage. This high-clearance space is positioned for adaptive uses such as storage, workshop, studio, collector, artisan, or hobby space, while the front portion remains residential.

Utilities include public water and public sewer. Accessibility includes an accessible approach with a ramp.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family duplex configuration with two units, each with two bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, and 1 bath
  • Rear accessory structure with approximately 14‑foot ceilings for storage, workshop, studio, or hobby use
  • R‑10 zoning plus fenced yard with porch and private entrances

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
$34,527
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
3.63%
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%
$690,540 $690.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$493,243 $493.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$383,633 $383.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,063 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
$52.7K $25.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.4K −$1.65/SF
EGI
$49.3K $23.91/SF
− OpEx
−$14.8K −$7.17/SF
NOI
$34.5K $16.74/SF
Area
Middlesex County, NJ
Vacancy
6.46%
Lease Rate
$25.56 /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%
$690,540
Cap Rate 7%
$493,243
Cap Rate 9%
$383,633

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$493.2K
$431.6K – $575.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,527 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.63%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$453.2K
$396.6K – $528.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,725 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.34%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$538.7K
$471.4K – $628.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,708 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.97%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Brother's Management Associates Theater & Performing Art Venue

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic Bakery Florist 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

14 ft
Clear height
Yes
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

607
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 08863, NJ

12,939
Population
4,770
Households
2.7
Avg Household Size
40
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,611
Density / Sq Mi
$116,250
Median Household Income
$61,018
Median Earnings
$1,976
Median Rent
$414,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in Northeast region

13.1% 2019
15.4% 2020
17.6% 2021
19.1% 2022
20.2% 2023
20.9% 2024
19.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-family duplex on R-10 zoning with a rear accessory building featuring approximately 14-foot ceilings, plus porch and fenced yard.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 141 Dunbar Avenue Fords, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family duplex configuration with two units, each with two bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, living room, and 1 bath; Rear accessory structure with approximately 14‑foot ceilings for storage, workshop, studio, or hobby use; R‑10 zoning plus fenced yard with porch and private entrances
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