Multifamily Property in Waltham,
For Sale
$750,000
Pending
15 Howard St, Waltham, MA 02451
Two-unit multifamily property with value-add potential in Waltham.
Property Size3,115 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Days on Market266
Property Features for 15 Howard St
General Information
Standard status
Pending
Size
3,115 SF
Lot size
0.14 Acres
Property subtype
Other
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$99
Building Details
Building Size
3,115 SF
Year Built
1910
Stories
2
Units
2
Listing Agency:
Boston Realty Advisors
(860) 424-7613
Listed By:
Kevin Benzinger · License #9526383
(860) 424-7613
Source:
Elliman
Added: Nov 28, 2025
Changed: Aug 16
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 9:17AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-unit multifamily property is located at the intersection of Howard Street and Main Street in Waltham, Massachusetts. The property includes 3,115 square feet of living space on a 6,186 square foot lot. Tenants have access to ample parking and convenient access to the amenities along Main Street. This property presents investors with a value-add opportunity in a Boston suburb that is experiencing growth in the Life Science and Biotech sectors.
Key Highlights
- Value‑add opportunity in a desirable suburban location.
- Convenient access to Main Street amenities.
- Ample parking for tenants.
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
$65,915
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
8.79%
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%
$1,318,300
$1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$941,643
$941.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$732,389
$732.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,115 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
$99.1K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.9K −$1.57/SF
EGI
$94.2K $30.23/SF
− OpEx
−$28.2K −$9.07/SF
NOI
$65.9K $21.16/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
4.94%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /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%
$1,318,300
Cap Rate 7%
$941,643
Cap Rate 9%
$732,389
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$941.6K
$823.9K – $1.10M
NOI $65,915 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.79%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$885.4K
$774.7K – $1.03M
NOI $61,978 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.26%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.84M
$1.61M – $2.15M
NOI $129,085 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 17.21%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
2,493
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Demographics for 02451, MA
17,953
Population
7,852
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
5.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,387
Density / Sq Mi
$119,509
Median Household Income
$66,318
Median Earnings
$2,537
Median Rent
$709,200
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-unit multifamily property with value-add potential in Waltham.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 15 Howard St Waltham, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $750,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Value‑add opportunity in a desirable suburban location.; Convenient access to Main Street amenities.; Ample parking for tenants.
