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Three-Family Residential Income Property

154-156a Franklin Street Malden, MA 02148

154-156a Franklin Street, Malden, MA, 02148
$1,149,900
For Sale
$1,149,900

Three separate units offer back porches, separate utilities, and in-unit or basement laundry arrangements.

Property Size3,472 SF
Price / SF$331.19
Days on Market56

Property Features for 154-156a Franklin Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,472 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1910
Listing Agency Century 21 North East
Listed by Kristin Gennetti
Source Merryfoxrealty
Added: May 27 Updated: Jul 20 at 5:16 pm Checked: Jul 20 at 5:16 pm

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This three-family residential income property offers a versatile layout with spacious rooms and tall ceilings across approximately 3,500 square feet. Unit 1 includes 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom with laundry access in the basement. Unit 2 features 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, an on-site laundry area, and an updated open floor plan. Unit 3 provides 3 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom with in-unit laundry.

Each unit has a back porch and separate utilities. The property includes low-maintenance vinyl siding and a new roof completed in 2020, along with gas heating and basement storage. Off-street parking is provided with a paved driveway with turn-around parking, plus a separate grassy yard space.

Tenants are currently tenants-at-will. The home is described as being conveniently located near the Malden MBTA, a bus stop, parks, schools, and the Northern Strand Bike Trail, with Boston access minutes away.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑family home built in 1910 with approx. 3,500 SF and 15 rooms across three units
  • Each unit has back porches and separate utilities for independent living and management
  • All units include laundry: Unit 1 has basement laundry access; Unit 2 has an updated open floor plan with laundry area; Unit 3 has in‑unit laundry

Local 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 $110.4k $31.80
− Vacancy −$5.5k −$1.57
EGI $105.0k $30.23
− OpEx −$31.5k −$9.07
NOI $73.5k $21.16
3,472 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.05M
$918.4K – $1.22M (±1% cap)
NOI $73,469 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.39%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$986.9K
$863.5K – $1.15M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,081 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.01%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.06M
$1.80M – $2.40M (±1% cap)
NOI $143,879 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Hotel & Motel Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Tattoo & Piercing Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bed & Breakfast Pet Store Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three separate units offer back porches, separate utilities, and in-unit or basement laundry arrangements.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 154-156a Franklin Street Malden, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,149,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑family home built in 1910 with approx. 3,500 SF and 15 rooms across three units; Each unit has back porches and separate utilities for independent living and management; All units include laundry: Unit 1 has basement laundry access; Unit 2 has an updated open floor plan with laundry area; Unit 3 has in‑unit laundry
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