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Renovated Duplex with Front Porch
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For Sale
$549,000

27 Alexander St, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

MULTI_FAMILY - New Brunswick City, NJ

Property Size1,760 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$311.93
Days on Market2

Property Features for 27 Alexander St

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bedroom 3, Bedroom 5, Basement, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2
Patio and Porch features Porch
Interior features Carbon Monoxide Detector, Smoke Detector, Tile Floors, Wood Floors
Exterior features Curbs, Open Porch(es), Thermal Windows/Doors
Directions Easton Ave to Somerset St, turn onto Alexander St. Property is on the left.
Standard status Active
Size 1,760 SF
Lot size 0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2025
Tax Annual Amount 6609

Utilities

Utilities Cable Available
Sewer type Public Sewer
Heating system Hot Water(Heating), Baseboard
Water source Public

Amenities

front porch
private backyard

Building Details

Year built 1912
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Roof type Shingle
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: ELITE REALTORS OF NEW JERSEY
Listed By: XIANGHUI LOTUS ZHANG
Added: Aug 4 Changed: Aug 5 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 1:06PM
MLS# 4044886

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This legal duplex contains 1,760 square feet across two residential units. The first-floor apartment is vacant and includes a remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, new cabinetry, updated paint, and replacement doors. The second-floor apartment is occupied by a long-term tenant. Both units offer living areas, eat-in kitchens, and access to the full basement for storage.

Capital updates include a newer roof, newer siding, and a new boiler. Separate gas and electric service serves each unit, while occupants pay water and sewer charges. Additional features include a covered front porch, private rear yard, wood and tile flooring, thermal windows and doors, public water, and public sewer. The property was built in 1912 and is offered strictly AS-IS at 27 Alexander St in New Brunswick City, NJ.

Key Highlights

  • Legal two‑family duplex with 1,760 SF of building area
  • 0.06‑acre lot at 27 Alexander St, New Brunswick City, NJ 08901‑2321
  • First‑floor unit is vacant and has a remodeled kitchen with granite counters and new cabinets

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 $45.0k $25.56
− Vacancy −$2.9k −$1.65
EGI $42.1k $23.91
− OpEx −$12.6k −$7.17
NOI $29.5k $16.74
1,760 SF · lease $25.56/SF/yr · vacancy 6.46% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$420.8K
$368.2K – $490.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,456 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$386.6K
$338.3K – $451.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $27,065 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.93%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$459.6K
$402.1K – $536.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,170 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.86%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Nursing Home Acupuncture Locksmith Fish Market

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
Single-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,353
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 08901, NJ

56,278
Population
17,071
Households
3.3
Avg Household Size
27
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
66%
High-School Grad
6.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
8,933
Density / Sq Mi
$60,248
Median Household Income
$25,192
Median Earnings
$1,790
Median Rent
$316,800
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 - Legal two-family property with separate utilities, updated interiors, basement storage, and one vacant unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 27 Alexander St New Brunswick, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $549,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Legal two‑family duplex with 1,760 SF of building area; 0.06‑acre lot at 27 Alexander St, New Brunswick City, NJ 08901‑2321; First‑floor unit is vacant and has a remodeled kitchen with granite counters and new cabinets
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