Newly Renovated Three-Family
For Sale
$3,300,000
174 Walnut Street, Somerville, MA 02145
Renovated three-family property with three spacious residences, in-unit laundry, and driveway off-street parking.
Property Size5,921 SF
Price / SF$557.34
Days on Market71
Property Features for 174 Walnut Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
5,921 SF
Total Parking Spaces
3
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Zoning
NR
Net Operating Income
$90,000
Additional Details
Multifamily Units
3
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$15,766
Amenities
in-unit laundry
private deck access
skylights
off-street parking
outdoor areas
Building Details
Building Size
5,921 SF
Year Built
1900
Stories
4
Listing Agency:
Herion Karbunara
(833) 668-4649
Listed By:
Chris Bernier
(978) 578-5013
Source:
Churchillprop
Added: Jun 27
Changed: Sep 4
Last Checked: Sep 4 at 2:49AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
174 Walnut Street is a newly renovated three-family property with three separate residences. Unit 1 is a large duplex with multiple bedrooms and three full bathrooms, plus private deck access. Unit 2 offers three bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and an in-unit laundry setup, with a modern kitchen/living layout. Unit 3 is a top-floor unit featuring two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, skylights, and in-unit laundry, with an efficient living/dining arrangement.
The building includes driveway/off-street parking and outdoor exclusive-use areas. It is positioned for access to Somerville’s local amenities and conveniences, including transit, restaurants, shopping, and major employment centers.
This configuration provides a mix of larger and more compact unit layouts within a single three-family structure.
The building includes driveway/off-street parking and outdoor exclusive-use areas. It is positioned for access to Somerville’s local amenities and conveniences, including transit, restaurants, shopping, and major employment centers.
This configuration provides a mix of larger and more compact unit layouts within a single three-family structure.
Key Highlights
- Renovated three‑family at 174 Walnut Street with approx. 5,921 total gross SF across three residences
- Unit 1 duplex: approx. 3,044 SF with 6 effective bedrooms, 3 full baths, and private deck access
- Unit 2: approx. 1,532 SF with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and in‑unit laundry
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
$125,290
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
3.80%
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%
$2,505,800
$2.5M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,789,857
$1.8M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,392,111
$1.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 5,921 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
$188.3K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$9.3K −$1.57/SF
EGI
$179.0K $30.23/SF
− OpEx
−$53.7K −$9.07/SF
NOI
$125.3K $21.16/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
4.94%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /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%
$2,505,800
Cap Rate 7%
$1,789,857
Cap Rate 9%
$1,392,111
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.79M
$1.57M – $2.09M
NOI $125,290 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.80%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.68M
$1.47M – $1.96M
NOI $117,808 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.57%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.51M
$3.07M – $4.09M
NOI $245,365 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.44%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,972
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02145, MA
27,520
Population
12,669
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
19,657
Density / Sq Mi
$119,167
Median Household Income
$63,629
Median Earnings
$2,377
Median Rent
$784,900
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 - Renovated three-family property with three spacious residences, in-unit laundry, and driveway off-street parking.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 174 Walnut Street Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,300,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Renovated three‑family at 174 Walnut Street with approx. 5,921 total gross SF across three residences; Unit 1 duplex: approx. 3,044 SF with 6 effective bedrooms, 3 full baths, and private deck access; Unit 2: approx. 1,532 SF with 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and in‑unit laundry
