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152 Spruce St, Watertown, MA, 02472
Three-Family Residential Income

152 Spruce St Watertown, MA 02472

For Sale
$1,200,000

Three-unit property built in 1910 with one 1-bedroom and two 2-bedroom units, plus an unfinished basement.

Property Size3,517 SF
Price / SF$341.20
Days on Market74

Property Features for 152 Spruce St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,517 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family

Building Details

Year Built
1910
Listing Agency: Colonial Realty Associates, LLC
Listed By: Matthew Moran
Source: Reishomesearch
Added: May 12 Changed: Jul 22 Last Checked: Jul 22 at 4:09PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This three-family residential income property includes approximately 3,517 square feet across three levels, with one 1-bedroom unit and two 2-bedroom units. The home features vinyl siding, forced hot water heat, and a large unfinished basement that can support storage needs and offers additional future potential.

Built in 1910, the property includes key updates with a newer roof completed in 2021. The location provides convenient access to public transportation and major commuter routes, including Downtown Boston, Cambridge, Storrow Drive, and the Mass Pike. Arsenal Yards is within walking distance.

With three separate units and flexible layouts, this asset is positioned for an owner-occupant or investor seeking a multi-unit configuration in Watertown.

Key Highlights

  • Approx. 3,517 sq ft 3‑family property built in 1910 with one 1‑bedroom unit and two 2‑bedroom units
  • Newer shingle roof completed in 2021
  • Forced hot water heat; heating fuels include natural gas and oil

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 $111.8k $31.80
− Vacancy −$5.5k −$1.57
EGI $106.3k $30.23
− OpEx −$31.9k −$9.07
NOI $74.4k $21.16
3,517 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.06M
$930.3K – $1.24M (±1% cap)
NOI $74,421 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.20%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$999.7K
$874.7K – $1.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,976 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.83%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.08M
$1.82M – $2.43M (±1% cap)
NOI $145,744 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Home Appliance Store Cosmetic Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit property built in 1910 with one 1-bedroom and two 2-bedroom units, plus an unfinished basement.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 152 Spruce St Watertown, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approx. 3,517 sq ft 3‑family property built in 1910 with one 1‑bedroom unit and two 2‑bedroom units; Newer shingle roof completed in 2021; Forced hot water heat; heating fuels include natural gas and oil
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