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Gut-Renovated Two-Family Residence

20 Bentham Road Boston, MA 02122

20 Bentham Road, Boston, MA, 02122
$1,150,000
For Sale
$1,150,000

Turnkey two-family property with new kitchens and baths, granite countertops, central heating, and mini-split cooling.

Property Size3,230 SF
Price / SF$356.04
Days on Market98

Property Features for 20 Bentham Road

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,230 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1905
Listing agency Reference Real Estate
Listed by Reserve Team
Source Unitboston
Added: Apr 16 Updated: Jul 21 at 2:13PM Checked: Jul 22 at 8:16AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This beautifully gut-renovated two-family residence presents a turnkey setup with brand-new kitchens and bathrooms. Unit 1 features an open-concept layout with 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and includes central heating plus mini-split cooling. Unit 2 offers 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths with the same central heating and mini-split cooling, along with granite countertops.

Unit 1 is planned to be delivered vacant, which can support owner-occupancy or flexible use. The property is located at 20 Bentham Road in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, which is described as rapidly developing.

The building’s two separate units are configured to feel like high-end condos, with modern finishes throughout, including new kitchen and bath renovations.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family built in 1905, fully gut‑renovated with brand‑new kitchens and baths
  • Unit 1: 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with open‑concept layout; to be delivered vacant
  • Unit 2: 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths

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 $122.1k $37.80
− Vacancy −$5.5k −$1.70
EGI $116.6k $36.10
− OpEx −$35.0k −$10.83
NOI $81.6k $25.27
3,230 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.17M
$1.02M – $1.36M (±1% cap)
NOI $81,620 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.10%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.08M
$948.5K – $1.26M (±1% cap)
NOI $75,879 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.60%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.42M
$2.12M – $2.82M (±1% cap)
NOI $169,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 14.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Turnkey two-family property with new kitchens and baths, granite countertops, central heating, and mini-split cooling.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 20 Bentham Road Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,150,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family built in 1905, fully gut‑renovated with brand‑new kitchens and baths; Unit 1: 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with open‑concept layout; to be delivered vacant; Unit 2: 4 bedrooms and 2.5 baths
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