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Updated Two-Unit Duplex
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$575,000

170 Forest Avenue, Keansburg, NJ 07734

MULTI_FAMILY - Keansburg, NJ

Property Size1,500 SF
Lot Size0.14 Acres
Price / SF$383.33
Days on Market1

Property Features for 170 Forest Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Duplex
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2
Basement Crawl Space
Directions GPS 170 forest
Standard status Active
APN 23-00152-0000-00005
Size 1,500 SF
Lot size 0.14 Acres

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Baseboard
Water source Public

Amenities

fenced yard
paver patio
ramp access
outdoor lighting
detached garage
2 newer sheds
attic storage

Building Details

Year built 1928
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Listing Agency: VRI Homes
Listed By: Anthony Genovese · License #1859350
Added: Aug 13 Last Checked: Aug 13 at 10:06PM
MLS# 22625157

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1,500-square-foot duplex at 170 Forest Avenue contains two separate 1BR/1BA units, each with its own kitchen and living area. The 1928 property has received multiple updates, including refreshed bathrooms, an improved downstairs kitchen, new doors, fresh paint, refinished hardwood floors, new laminate flooring upstairs, and a newer upstairs hot water heater. Separate gas and electric service supports the two-unit configuration, while water and sewer are public and heating is provided by baseboard systems.

Set on a 0.14-acre corner lot, the property includes a fenced yard, paver patio, ramp access, outdoor lighting, a detached garage, two newer sheds, attic storage, and a fresh blacktop three-car driveway. The location is near Keansburg’s Bayshore waterfront, beach, amusement park, shopping, dining, transit, and the Raritan Bay shoreline.

Key Highlights

  • Two 1BR/1BA units, each with a kitchen and living area
  • 1,500 square feet on a 0.14‑acre corner lot
  • Updated baths, downstairs kitchen, flooring, paint, doors, and upstairs hot water heater

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
$25,104
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
4.37%
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%
$502,080 $502.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$358,629 $358.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$278,933 $278.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,500 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
$38.3K $25.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.5K −$1.65/SF
EGI
$35.9K $23.91/SF
− OpEx
−$10.8K −$7.17/SF
NOI
$25.1K $16.74/SF
Area
Monmouth County, NJ
Vacancy
6.46%
Lease Rate
$25.56 /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%
$502,080
Cap Rate 7%
$358,629
Cap Rate 9%
$278,933

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$358.6K
$313.8K – $418.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $25,104 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.37%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$329.5K
$288.3K – $384.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $23,067 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.01%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$391.7K
$342.7K – $457.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,418 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.77%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office Hair Salon Spa & Massage Center Nail Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

451
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 07734, NJ

12,772
Population
5,349
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
22%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,513
Density / Sq Mi
$89,073
Median Household Income
$41,228
Median Earnings
$1,638
Median Rent
$310,000
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two independent residences provide separate kitchens and living areas, with public water and sewer.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 170 Forest Avenue Keansburg, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $575,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two 1BR/1BA units, each with a kitchen and living area; 1,500 square feet on a 0.14‑acre corner lot; Updated baths, downstairs kitchen, flooring, paint, doors, and upstairs hot water heater
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