Two-Unit Duplex with
For Sale
$705,000
224-224 N 4th Ave, Highland Park, NJ 08904
Each residence offers two bedrooms, private porch space, and access to shared laundry facilities.
Property Size1,872 SF
Price / SF$376.60
Days on Market33
Property Features for 224-224 N 4th Ave
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
1,872 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family
Units
Unit Mix
2 x 2BR
Multifamily Units
2
Amenities
front porch
enclosed porch
laundry facilities
full attic
nice yard
Building Details
Year Built
1910
Listing Agency:
KELLER WILLIAMS ELITE REALTORS
(732) 549-1998
Listed By:
MICHAEL MCDONALD
Source:
Thebansalteam
Added: Jul 27
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 25 at 5:36AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This two-unit duplex provides a residential income configuration with two bedrooms in each unit. Both residences include a kitchen, dining area, living room, bathrooms with tubs, and substantial closet storage. Outdoor features include a front porch for the lower unit and an enclosed porch serving the upper unit.
A full basement contains laundry facilities, while a full attic provides additional storage. The property also includes a yard and has had updates and upgrades, although specific work is not detailed. The home is located near Donaldson Park, Rutgers, St. Peter's University, Robert Wood Johnson Hospitals, shopping, parks, schools, and places of worship.
A full basement contains laundry facilities, while a full attic provides additional storage. The property also includes a yard and has had updates and upgrades, although specific work is not detailed. The home is located near Donaldson Park, Rutgers, St. Peter's University, Robert Wood Johnson Hospitals, shopping, parks, schools, and places of worship.
Key Highlights
- Two rental units, each with 2 bedrooms
- Full basement with laundry facilities
- Full attic available for storage
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
$31,330
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
4.44%
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%
$626,600
$626.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$447,571
$447.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$348,111
$348.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 1,872 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
$47.8K $25.56/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.1K −$1.65/SF
EGI
$44.8K $23.91/SF
− OpEx
−$13.4K −$7.17/SF
NOI
$31.3K $16.74/SF
Area
Middlesex County, NJ
Vacancy
6.46%
Lease Rate
$25.56 /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%
$626,600
Cap Rate 7%
$447,571
Cap Rate 9%
$348,111
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$447.6K
$391.6K – $522.2K
NOI $31,330 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.44%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$411.3K
$359.9K – $479.8K
NOI $28,788 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.08%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$488.8K
$427.7K – $570.3K
NOI $34,217 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.85%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,249
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 08904, NJ
15,072
Population
6,858
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
36
Median Age
70%
College-Educated
94%
High-School Grad
1.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,373
Density / Sq Mi
$101,991
Median Household Income
$58,786
Median Earnings
$1,881
Median Rent
$463,600
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Each residence offers two bedrooms, private porch space, and access to shared laundry facilities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 224-224 N 4th Ave Highland Park, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $705,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two rental units, each with 2 bedrooms; Full basement with laundry facilities; Full attic available for storage
