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$775,000

189 Walnut Street, Leominster, MA 01453

Three two-bedroom units offer separate utilities, a two-car garage, and additional parking on a corner lot.

Property Size3,016 SF
Price / SF$256.96
Days on Market5

Property Features for 189 Walnut Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,016 SF
Property subtype Multi-family

Site & Location

Highway Access Yes
Utilities to Site Yes

Units

Unit Mix 3 x 2BR
Multifamily Units 3

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Prof Associates
Listed By: Luis Torres
Source: Sredboston
Added: Aug 19 Changed: Aug 23 Last Checked: Aug 23 at 7:54AM

Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of RE/MAX Prof Associates

Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1900, this 3,016-square-foot triplex contains three residential units, each configured with two bedrooms. Separate utilities serve the units, supporting distinct operating arrangements. The property has been updated and includes a two-car garage along with additional parking on the corner lot.

The property is situated near major highways, shopping, schools, and everyday amenities. Its prior use included a daycare on the first floor, adding relevant history to the building’s configuration and use profile.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑unit property with two bedrooms in each unit
  • 3,016 square feet; built in 1900
  • Separate utilities for each unit

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
$40,769
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
5.26%
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%
$815,380 $815.4K
Cap Rate 7%
$582,414 $582.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$452,989 $453.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,016 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
$59.7K $19.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.5K −$0.49/SF
EGI
$58.2K $19.31/SF
− OpEx
−$17.5K −$5.79/SF
NOI
$40.8K $13.52/SF
Area
Worcester County, MA
Vacancy
2.47%
Lease Rate
$19.80 /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%
$815,380
Cap Rate 7%
$582,414
Cap Rate 9%
$452,989

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$582.4K
$509.6K – $679.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $40,769 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.26%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$506.9K
$443.5K – $591.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,480 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.58%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.03M
$901.2K – $1.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,094 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.30%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store HVAC Service Auto Parts Store Locksmith Garden Center

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

3
Residential units
Yes
Highway access
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

979
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 01453, MA

43,752
Population
18,895
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
32%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
26.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,657
Density / Sq Mi
$82,098
Median Household Income
$52,247
Median Earnings
$1,282
Median Rent
$345,900
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?
Triplex - Three two-bedroom units offer separate utilities, a two-car garage, and additional parking on a corner lot.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 189 Walnut Street Leominster, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $775,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑unit property with two bedrooms in each unit; 3,016 square feet; built in 1900; Separate utilities for each unit
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