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Two-Unit Bungalow Investment
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$360,000

1447 Albany St, Ferndale, MI 48220

Fully occupied duplex with separate entrances, updated roof and mechanical systems, plus two well-appointed units and a full basement.

Days on Market5

Property Features for 1447 Albany St

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Investment
Occupancy 100%

Amenities

full basement
spacious backyard
separate entrances

Building Details

Building Size 2,400 SF
Year Built 1924
Year Renovated 2018
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Forward Commercial Group
Listed By: Rachelle Cherkasov · License #6502392741
Source: Elliman
Added: Jul 28 Changed: Jul 29 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 11:05AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-unit bungalow is fully occupied and designed for straightforward rental income. The property includes a full basement, a spacious backyard, and separate entrances for each unit. The main unit offers 2 bedrooms with 2 full baths and 2 half-baths, while the upper unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bath.

Recent improvements include furnaces installed in 2024, a roof installed in 2023, and a hot water heater installed in 2023. Both kitchens and all bathrooms were gut renovated in 2018, supporting a well-maintained, turn-key setup.

With the two-unit layout and independent access, the building provides a functional configuration for ongoing tenant occupancy.

Key Highlights

  • Fully occupied 2‑unit bungalow duplex with separate entrances
  • Updates include roof (2023), furnaces (2024), and hot water heater (2023)
  • Gut renovation completed for both kitchens and all bathrooms (2018)

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 $47.5k $19.80
− Vacancy −$2.1k −$0.89
EGI $45.4k $18.91
− OpEx −$13.6k −$5.67
NOI $31.8k $13.24
2,400 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$453.8K
$397.1K – $529.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $31,767 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.82%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$420.6K
$368.0K – $490.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,439 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.18%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$517.7K
$453.0K – $603.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,236 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.07%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Locksmith Travel Agency Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Storage Facility

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

100%
Occupancy
Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

595
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 48220, MI

21,564
Population
12,003
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
4.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,901
Density / Sq Mi
$86,095
Median Household Income
$54,557
Median Earnings
$1,191
Median Rent
$229,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Midwest region

6.5% 2022
7.5% 2023
7.8% 2024
8% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Fully occupied duplex with separate entrances, updated roof and mechanical systems, plus two well-appointed units and a full basement.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 1447 Albany St Ferndale, MI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $360,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully occupied 2‑unit bungalow duplex with separate entrances; Updates include roof (2023), furnaces (2024), and hot water heater (2023); Gut renovation completed for both kitchens and all bathrooms (2018)
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