Renovated 4-Unit
For Sale
$2,695,000
144-144a Salem Street, Boston, MA 02113
Four-level residential property with updated unit finishes, full occupancy, and a walkout basement.
Property Size4,320 SF
Price / SF$623.84
Days on Market256
Property Features for 144-144a Salem Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
4,320 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family
Occupancy
100%
Additional Details
Gross Income
$169,200
Road Access
Yes
Multifamily Units
4
Amenities
new quartz countertops
new baths
new flooring
new kitchens
new stainless steel appliances
new washer/dryer
new dishwasher
walkout basement
Building Details
Year Built
1900
Buildings
1
Stories
4
Listing Agency:
Engel & Volkers Boston
Listed By:
Post Advisory Group
(617) 236-0353
Source:
Thecharlesrealty
Added: Dec 18, 2025
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 5:21PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 4-unit quadplex contains 4,320 square feet across 4 floors and was built in 1900. The building has undergone interior and exterior renovation, with unit upgrades including quartz countertops, renovated bathrooms, new flooring, kitchens, stainless steel appliances, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. A large walkout basement adds functional support space.
All four units are currently rented. The property is located at 144-144a Salem Street in Boston’s North End, near the Old North Church and the Salem Street crossing with Prince Street. Showing requests require at least 24 hours’ notice.
All four units are currently rented. The property is located at 144-144a Salem Street in Boston’s North End, near the Old North Church and the Salem Street crossing with Prince Street. Showing requests require at least 24 hours’ notice.
Key Highlights
- 4‑unit quadplex with all units currently rented
- 4,320 square feet arranged across 4 floors
- Interior and exterior renovation completed
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
$109,163
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
4.05%
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%
$2,183,260
$2.2M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,559,471
$1.6M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,212,922
$1.2M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,320 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
$163.3K $37.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$7.3K −$1.70/SF
EGI
$155.9K $36.10/SF
− OpEx
−$46.8K −$10.83/SF
NOI
$109.2K $25.27/SF
Area
Boston, MA
Vacancy
4.50%
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%
$2,183,260
Cap Rate 7%
$1,559,471
Cap Rate 9%
$1,212,922
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.56M
$1.36M – $1.82M
NOI $109,163 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.05%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.45M
$1.27M – $1.69M
NOI $101,486 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.77%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.23M
$2.83M – $3.77M
NOI $226,437 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.40%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
4
Residential units
100%
Occupancy
Yes
Paved road access
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,797
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02113, MA
7,126
Population
4,664
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
80%
College-Educated
98%
High-School Grad
0.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
71,260
Density / Sq Mi
$110,321
Median Household Income
$72,264
Median Earnings
$2,498
Median Rent
$693,900
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Quadplex - Four-level residential property with updated unit finishes, full occupancy, and a walkout basement.
Where is this quadplex located?
The property is located at 144-144a Salem Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,695,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4‑unit quadplex with all units currently rented; 4,320 square feet arranged across 4 floors; Interior and exterior renovation completed
