Brick Duplex with Original
For Sale
$155,000
227 Wallace St, Cumberland, MD 21502
Two-unit property with separate utility meters, porches, central air, and a full unfinished basement.
Property Size2,058 SF
Price / SF$75.32
Days on Market14
Property Features for 227 Wallace St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,058 SF
Property subtype
Residential Income
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 1BR, 1 x 2BR
Multifamily Units
2
Additional Details
Utilities to Site
Yes
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$1,902
Amenities
screened-in rear porch
front porch balcony
central air
full unfinished basement
Building Details
Construction
brick
Listing Agency:
EXP Realty, LLC
(301) 697-1442
Listed By:
Pamela A Terry · License #523439
(301) 697-1442
Source:
Exprealty
Added: Aug 19
Changed: Aug 28
Last Checked: Aug 30 at 11:18PM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,058-square-foot brick duplex contains one one-bedroom unit and one two-bedroom unit, with original woodwork and generous living areas throughout. The main-level residence includes a living room, dining room, pocket doors, and front and rear porches, while the upper unit has its own front porch balcony. A full unfinished basement provides additional storage.
Each unit has separately metered utilities, including water. Heating includes radiator service upstairs and natural gas forced-air heat downstairs, with central air serving the property. Appliances convey, including the washer and dryer. The layout also supports consideration of restoring the building as a single-family residence, subject to applicable requirements.
Each unit has separately metered utilities, including water. Heating includes radiator service upstairs and natural gas forced-air heat downstairs, with central air serving the property. Appliances convey, including the washer and dryer. The layout also supports consideration of restoring the building as a single-family residence, subject to applicable requirements.
Key Highlights
- 2,058‑square‑foot brick duplex at 227 Wallace St, Cumberland, MD
- Unit mix includes one 1‑bedroom unit and one 2‑bedroom unit
- Separate utility meters for each unit, including water
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
$13,930
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
8.99%
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%
$278,600
$278.6K
Cap Rate 7%
$199,000
$199.0K
Cap Rate 9%
$154,778
$154.8K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,058 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
$21.0K $10.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.1K −$0.53/SF
EGI
$19.9K $9.67/SF
− OpEx
−$6.0K −$2.90/SF
NOI
$13.9K $6.77/SF
Area
Allegany County, MD
Vacancy
5.20%
Lease Rate
$10.20 /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%
$278,600
Cap Rate 7%
$199,000
Cap Rate 9%
$154,778
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$199.0K
$174.1K – $232.2K
NOI $13,930 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.99%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$184.3K
$161.3K – $215.1K
NOI $12,904 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.33%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$763.2K
$667.8K – $890.4K
NOI $53,425 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 34.47%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,315
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 21502, MD
41,153
Population
19,562
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
44
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
92.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
447
Density / Sq Mi
$58,721
Median Household Income
$39,507
Median Earnings
$771
Median Rent
$151,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in South region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit property with separate utility meters, porches, central air, and a full unfinished basement.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 227 Wallace St Cumberland, MD.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $155,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,058‑square‑foot brick duplex at 227 Wallace St, Cumberland, MD; Unit mix includes one 1‑bedroom unit and one 2‑bedroom unit; Separate utility meters for each unit, including water
