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Legal Three-Family Residence

204-206 School Street Watertown, MA 02472

204-206 School Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
$1,400,000
For Sale
$1,400,000

Well-maintained three-unit building with separate heating systems and updated elements including an improved kitchen in Unit 2.

Property Size3,166 SF
Price / SF$442.20
Days on Market53

Property Features for 204-206 School Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,166 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1923
Listing agency Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Listed by Bob Airasian
Source Benoitrealestate
Added: May 30 Updated: Jul 20 at 11:55PM Checked: Jul 20 at 11:55PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained legal three-family residence offers three levels of living space with hardwood floors, abundant natural light, and strong ceiling height. The property includes 16 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, and features an updated kitchen in Unit 2. Vinyl siding, replacement windows, and an architectural shingle roof help round out the exterior improvements.

Each unit is served by its own heating system, electrical panel, and hot water tank, supporting independent operations for the three apartments. The building is described as being on the bus line and minutes from Arsenal Yards, Charles River, Coolidge Sq., Cambridge/Boston, Watertown Schools, and major highways.

For sellers and buyers evaluating residential income property, this setup provides a straightforward three-unit configuration with separate mechanical servicing for each home.

Key Highlights

  • Legal 3‑family home built in 1923 with 3 levels of living space
  • 16 rooms total with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across the three units
  • Each unit has its own heating system, electrical panel, and hot water tank

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 $100.7k $31.80
− Vacancy −$5.0k −$1.57
EGI $95.7k $30.23
− OpEx −$28.7k −$9.07
NOI $67.0k $21.16
3,166 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$957.1K
$837.4K – $1.12M (±1% cap)
NOI $66,994 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.79%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$899.9K
$787.4K – $1.05M (±1% cap)
NOI $62,993 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.50%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.87M
$1.64M – $2.19M (±1% cap)
NOI $131,198 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.37%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cosmetic Store Home Appliance Store Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Well-maintained three-unit building with separate heating systems and updated elements including an improved kitchen in Unit 2.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 204-206 School Street Watertown, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Legal 3‑family home built in 1923 with 3 levels of living space; 16 rooms total with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across the three units; Each unit has its own heating system, electrical panel, and hot water tank
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