Three-Unit Triplex with Recent
For Sale
$539,000
17 Margin St, New Bedford, MA 02744
MULTI_FAMILY - New Bedford, MA
Property Size2,360 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$228.39
Days on Market50
Property Features for 17 Margin St
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
RC
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
3
Full bathrooms
3
Rooms
Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 6
Directions
USE GPS
Standard status
Active
APN
M:0020 L:0130,2885291
Size
2,360 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
4553
Building Details
Year built
1889
Floors in Building
3
Number of units
3
Listing Agency:
Keller Williams South Watuppa · Keller Williams Realty
(508) 677-3233
Listed By:
Clifford Ponte · License #9554597
(508) 677-3233
Added: Jun 26
Changed: Aug 13
Last Checked: Aug 14 at 10:06AM
MLS# 73542251
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This three-unit triplex offers 2,360 square feet of residential income space on a 0.0458-acre lot. Built in 1889, the building has had numerous updates within the last four years, including newer flooring, cabinets, and countertops. The roof was also replaced within the same four-year timeframe.
The units are described as being in great condition. The second-floor unit will be vacant by the end of July, creating an opportunity for an owner-occupant to start or expand a portfolio.
The property is located in the South End of New Bedford and is close to Route 18, the Kilburn Mill, and the beach. Zoning is RC.
The units are described as being in great condition. The second-floor unit will be vacant by the end of July, creating an opportunity for an owner-occupant to start or expand a portfolio.
The property is located in the South End of New Bedford and is close to Route 18, the Kilburn Mill, and the beach. Zoning is RC.
Key Highlights
- Three‑unit triplex with 2,360 square feet on a 0.0458‑acre lot
- Built in 1889
- Numerous updates within the last 4 years including newer flooring, cabinets, and countertops
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
$33,924
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
6.29%
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%
$678,480
$678.5K
Cap Rate 7%
$484,629
$484.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$376,933
$376.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,360 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
$52.4K $22.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.9K −$1.67/SF
EGI
$48.5K $20.54/SF
− OpEx
−$14.5K −$6.16/SF
NOI
$33.9K $14.37/SF
Area
New Bedford, MA
Vacancy
7.50%
Lease Rate
$22.20 /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%
$678,480
Cap Rate 7%
$484,629
Cap Rate 9%
$376,933
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$484.6K
$424.1K – $565.4K
NOI $33,924 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.29%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$444.9K
$389.3K – $519.1K
NOI $31,144 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.78%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$695.9K
$608.9K – $811.8K
NOI $48,710 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.04%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
852
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02744, MA
13,055
Population
5,609
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
13%
College-Educated
72%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
10,042
Density / Sq Mi
$54,841
Median Household Income
$36,799
Median Earnings
$1,133
Median Rent
$344,800
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three-unit triplex with updates from the last four years and a roof replacement, with the second floor set to be vacant by end of July.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 17 Margin St New Bedford, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $539,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit triplex with 2,360 square feet on a 0.0458‑acre lot; Built in 1889; Numerous updates within the last 4 years including newer flooring, cabinets, and countertops
