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Up-and-Down Duplex Investment
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$299,900

218 Cherry Street, Schenectady, NY 12306

Well-maintained two-flat duplex with tenant-occupied units, covered porches, a rear deck, and off-street parking.

Property Size2,600 SF
Price / SF$115.35
Days on Market18

Property Features for 218 Cherry Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,600 SF
Property subtype Multi-family
Occupancy 100%

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 2

Amenities

covered front porches
rear deck
large level backyard
off-street parking

Building Details

Year Built 1900
Listing Agency: KW Platform
Listed By: Dominick Ieraci
Source: Signatureonerealtygroup
Added: Jul 17 Changed: Jul 26 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 4:17PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained up-and-down duplex offers two separate flats with a comfortable, functional layout. Classic columns separate the living and dining rooms, and both units feature generous eat-in kitchens with walk-in pantry closets. Interior finishes include original hardwood floors along with some newer laminate flooring.

Unit one includes 2 bedrooms. The oversized unit two features 5 bedrooms, including two private bedrooms and a full bath located on the finished third-floor area. The property has been well cared for, with newer vinyl siding, some newer replacement windows, and attractive covered front porches serving both the first- and second-floor units.

Additional outdoor features include a rear deck overlooking a large, level backyard, plus off-street parking. Both units are tenant-occupied, providing immediate rental income. The property is located at 218 Cherry Street, Schenectady, NY 12306.

Key Highlights

  • Well‑maintained up‑and‑down two‑flat duplex built in 1900
  • Both units are tenant‑occupied, providing immediate rental income
  • Unit 1 has 2 bedrooms; unit 2 has 5 bedrooms including two private bedrooms and a full bath

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 $51.5k $19.80
− Vacancy −$3.2k −$1.23
EGI $48.3k $18.57
− OpEx −$21.7k −$8.36
NOI $26.6k $10.21
2,600 SF · lease $19.80/SF/yr · vacancy 6.20% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$423.0K
$370.1K – $493.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,610 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.87%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$379.4K
$332.0K – $442.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,559 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$778.2K
$680.9K – $907.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,475 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 18.16%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Dental Office Computer & Electronic Repair Bakery

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

2
Residential units
100%
Occupancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

304
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12306, NY

26,935
Population
12,481
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
43.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
614
Density / Sq Mi
$80,583
Median Household Income
$46,702
Median Earnings
$1,221
Median Rent
$212,700
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?
Duplex - Well-maintained two-flat duplex with tenant-occupied units, covered porches, a rear deck, and off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 218 Cherry Street Schenectady, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $299,900.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Well‑maintained up‑and‑down two‑flat duplex built in 1900; Both units are tenant‑occupied, providing immediate rental income; Unit 1 has 2 bedrooms; unit 2 has 5 bedrooms including two private bedrooms and a full bath
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