Victorian Duplex with Two-Car
For Sale
$899,000
26-26a Richardson Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880
Well-maintained two-family property with separate utilities, laundry, storage, and distinct outdoor spaces.
Property Size2,037 SF
Price / SF$441.34
Days on Market114
Property Features for 26-26a Richardson Avenue
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,037 SF
Total Parking Spaces
2
Property subtype
Multi-family
Site & Location
Public Transit
Yes
Utilities to Site
Yes
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 2BR, 1 x 3BR
Multifamily Units
2
Amenities
fireplace
French doors
farmer's porch
hardwood floors
deck
built-in cabinetry
laundry
garage
outdoor space
Building Details
Year Built
1800
Buildings
1
Construction
Victorian
Listing Agency:
Leading Edge Real Estate
Listed By:
Lauren O'Brien & Co. Team
Source:
Eganrealtygroup
Added: May 9
Changed: Aug 29
Last Checked: May 19 at 9:06AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Built in 1800, this Victorian duplex combines period character with functional separation for two households. The first-floor residence includes two bedrooms, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, crown molding, abundant natural light, a functioning fireplace, French doors, and a farmer’s porch. The townhouse-style second unit extends across two levels and provides three bedrooms, open-concept living space, a private deck, and custom built-in dining cabinetry with granite surfaces.
The property includes separate utilities, basement laundry and storage, plus additional attic storage for the second unit. A two-car garage and outdoor areas add practical utility. Located at 26-26a Richardson Avenue in Wakefield, the home is moments from downtown, commuter rail, restaurants, shops, and the Lake.
The property includes separate utilities, basement laundry and storage, plus additional attic storage for the second unit. A two-car garage and outdoor areas add practical utility. Located at 26-26a Richardson Avenue in Wakefield, the home is moments from downtown, commuter rail, restaurants, shops, and the Lake.
Key Highlights
- Two‑family Victorian property built in 1800
- First‑floor unit with 2 bedrooms, fireplace, French doors, and farmer’s porch
- Townhouse‑style second unit spans 2 levels with 3 bedrooms
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
$43,104
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
4.79%
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%
$862,080
$862.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$615,771
$615.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$478,933
$478.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,037 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
$64.8K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.2K −$1.57/SF
EGI
$61.6K $30.23/SF
− OpEx
−$18.5K −$9.07/SF
NOI
$43.1K $21.16/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
4.94%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /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%
$862,080
Cap Rate 7%
$615,771
Cap Rate 9%
$478,933
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$615.8K
$538.8K – $718.4K
NOI $43,104 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.79%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$579.0K
$506.6K – $675.5K
NOI $40,529 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.51%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.21M
$1.06M – $1.41M
NOI $84,413 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.39%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Yes
Utilities to site
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,402
Businesses Nearby
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Business Placement
Demographics for 01880, MA
27,071
Population
11,513
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
7.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
3,658
Density / Sq Mi
$130,419
Median Household Income
$78,860
Median Earnings
$1,872
Median Rent
$670,100
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 - Well-maintained two-family property with separate utilities, laundry, storage, and distinct outdoor spaces.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 26-26a Richardson Avenue Wakefield, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $899,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family Victorian property built in 1800; First‑floor unit with 2 bedrooms, fireplace, French doors, and farmer’s porch; Townhouse‑style second unit spans 2 levels with 3 bedrooms
