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Three-Unit Multifamily Property

154-156A Franklin Street Malden, MA 02148

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

Three residential units feature separate utilities, in-unit or basement laundry access, and back porches.

Property Size3,500 SF
Price / SF$328.54
Days on Market54

Property Features for 154-156A Franklin Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,500 SF
Property subtype
3 Family - 3 Units Up/Down

Building Details

Year Built
1910
Listing agency Century 21 North East
Listed by Kristin Gennetti · License #9065519
Source Downtownbostonrealty
Added: May 29 Updated: Jul 21 at 2:10AM Checked: Jul 21 at 6:18AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Spacious three-family multifamily property configured as three separate units. The home offers a versatile layout with large rooms and tall ceilings, totaling 15 rooms and three full bathrooms across approximately 3,500 square feet. Unit 1 includes three bedrooms and one bathroom with laundry access in the basement. Unit 2 includes two bedrooms, one bath, and a laundry area, and is described as updated with an open floor plan. Unit 3 includes three bedrooms, one full bath, and in-unit laundry. All units have back porches, and each unit has separate utilities. The exterior includes low-maintenance vinyl siding, and a new roof was installed in 2020. Gas heating is noted, with additional basement storage available.

A paved driveway with a turn-around for parking is provided, along with a separate grassy yard space. The property is described as having tenants-at-will. The location is described as convenient to Malden MBTA, a bus stop, parks, schools, and the Northern Strand Bike Trail, with minutes to Boston.

Key Highlights

  • 3‑family home built in 1910 with approx. 3,500 SF and 15 rooms, including 3 full bathrooms
  • Unit 1: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with laundry access in the basement
  • Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom; updated with an open floor plan plus in‑unit laundry area

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 $111.3k $31.80
− Vacancy −$5.5k −$1.57
EGI $105.8k $30.23
− OpEx −$31.7k −$9.07
NOI $74.1k $21.16
3,500 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.06M
$925.8K – $1.23M (±1% cap)
NOI $74,061 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.44%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$994.8K
$870.5K – $1.16M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,638 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.06%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.07M
$1.81M – $2.42M (±1% cap)
NOI $145,039 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.61%
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 residential units feature separate utilities, in-unit or basement laundry access, and back porches.
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: 3‑family home built in 1910 with approx. 3,500 SF and 15 rooms, including 3 full bathrooms; Unit 1: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, with laundry access in the basement; Unit 2: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom; updated with an open floor plan plus in‑unit laundry area
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