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Two Detached Homes Residential Income

173 Forest Street Methuen, MA 01844

173 Forest Street, Methuen, MA, 01844
$999,900
For Sale
$999,900

Two fully detached homes on a fenced lot with an inground pool, updated with modern heating/cooling and renovations.

Property Size3,242 SF
Price / SF$308.42
Days on Market52

Property Features for 173 Forest Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,242 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1915
Listing agency Century 21 McLennan & Company
Listed by Matthew McLennan
Source Flowrealty
Added: May 31 Updated: Jul 20 at 10:40PM Checked: Jul 21 at 8:34AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This residential income property features two completely detached single-family homes situated on a large, fully fenced lot, including an inground pool. The main home is a Colonial that underwent an extensive studs-out renovation in 2021 and includes hardwood flooring, granite countertops in the kitchen and baths, mini-split heating and cooling, and all-new windows installed in 2022.

A short walk away is a separate rear Ranch home with hardwood floors and efficient FHA by gas heating. The rear home also offers a large deck, providing outdoor space for everyday use.

The property is located minutes from Route 93 and near premier shopping and dining, with Marsh Grammar School also nearby.

Key Highlights

  • Two fully detached single‑family homes on a fenced lot with an inground pool
  • Main home: 1,700 sq ft Colonial built in 1915; studs‑out renovation in 2021
  • Main home updates include hardwood floors, granite countertops, mini‑split heating/cooling, and all‑new windows (2022)

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 $81.7k $25.20
− Vacancy −$3.7k −$1.13
EGI $78.0k $24.07
− OpEx −$23.4k −$7.22
NOI $54.6k $16.85
3,242 SF · lease $25.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$780.2K
$682.7K – $910.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,615 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.46%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$704.3K
$616.2K – $821.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,299 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.93%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.92M
$1.68M – $2.24M (±1% cap)
NOI $134,348 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Hair Salon Nail Salon Parking Lot & Garage Big Box & Wholesale Store Restaurant Barber Shop Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two fully detached homes on a fenced lot with an inground pool, updated with modern heating/cooling and renovations.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 173 Forest Street Methuen, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $999,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two fully detached single‑family homes on a fenced lot with an inground pool; Main home: 1,700 sq ft Colonial built in 1915; studs‑out renovation in 2021; Main home updates include hardwood floors, granite countertops, mini‑split heating/cooling, and all‑new windows (2022)
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