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Two-Unit Multifamily with Finished Basement

196-196a Hamilton Street Boston, MA 02122

196-196a Hamilton Street, Boston, MA, 02122
$1,119,000
For Sale
$1,119,000

Two-unit property is fully vacant, offering direct basement access and a bi-level top-floor layout.

Property Size4,167 SF
Price / SF$268.54
Days on Market32

Property Features for 196-196a Hamilton Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,167 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1915
Listing agency MIG
Listed by Nichols Realty Team
Source Sredboston
Added: Jun 21 Updated: Jul 21 at 3:26PM Checked: Jul 22 at 6:55AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2-family multifamily property is offered for sale and is delivered 100% vacant. Unit 1 features hardwood floors, formal living and dining rooms, a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and direct access to a fully finished basement. The basement includes a variety of rooms, including a wet bar with a wine closet and a full bathroom. Unit 2 is a bi-level arrangement spanning the top two floors, with plenty of rooms and flexible living space, a private balcony, and a dedicated office area.

The property includes outdoor space in the back with a garden for growing fresh vegetables. The listing notes no showings until the scheduled open house on Saturday 6/27 and Sunday 6/28 from 12pm–2pm, and that 24-hour notification is required for all access.

Configured as two separate units, the building provides finished interior space on both lower and upper levels, with direct basement access for Unit 1 and a balcony plus office space for Unit 2.

Key Highlights

  • 2‑family property built in 1915 with 2 separate units, delivered 100% vacant
  • Unit 1 includes hardwood floors, formal living/dining rooms, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and direct access to a fully finished basement
  • Finished basement for Unit 1 includes multiple rooms, plus a wet bar with wine closet and a full bathroom

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $185.0k $44.40
− Vacancy −$7.0k −$1.69
EGI $178.0k $42.71
− OpEx −$80.1k −$19.22
NOI $97.9k $23.49
4,167 SF · lease $44.40/SF/yr · vacancy 3.80% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.50M
$1.32M – $1.75M (±1% cap)
NOI $105,297 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.41%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.40M
$1.22M – $1.63M (±1% cap)
NOI $97,891 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.75%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.12M
$2.73M – $3.64M (±1% cap)
NOI $218,417 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.52%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Skin Care Clinic Acupuncture Cafe & Coffee Shop Parking Lot & Garage Hotel & Motel Bar & Pub (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit property is fully vacant, offering direct basement access and a bi-level top-floor layout.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 196-196a Hamilton Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,119,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2‑family property built in 1915 with 2 separate units, delivered 100% vacant; Unit 1 includes hardwood floors, formal living/dining rooms, modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, and direct access to a fully finished basement; Finished basement for Unit 1 includes multiple rooms, plus a wet bar with wine closet and a full bathroom
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