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Multi-Family Corner Home with Porch

28 Appleton Street Watertown, MA 02472

28 Appleton Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
$1,350,000
For Sale
$1,350,000

Spacious two-unit multi-family with 13 rooms, multiple bedrooms, and a farmer’s porch on a prominent corner lot.

Property Size2,889 SF
Price / SF$467.29
Days on Market10

Property Features for 28 Appleton Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,889 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1910
Listing agency Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Listed by Bob Airasian
Source Mapleandmainrealty
Added: Jul 12 Updated: Jul 21 at 3:25AM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:25AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This spacious 13-room, two-unit multi-family home offers a versatile layout with 6 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The first-floor unit features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, a generous living/dining area, and a convenient pantry. The upper unit spans two levels with 4 bedrooms and 1 bath, along with expansive living space designed to support customization.

Set on a prominent corner lot in desirable East Watertown, the property includes a welcoming farmer’s porch and abundant natural light throughout. Outdoor features include well-manicured grounds with mature plantings, a paver walkway, patio, and a stone retaining wall, plus a 3-car wide paver driveway.

With access to nearby Coolidge Square and convenient proximity to restaurants, shopping, parks, and public transit, the home also offers easy access to Arsenal Yards, Cambridge, and Boston. The property is positioned to support owner-occupancy, investment use, or multi-generational living.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit multi‑family built in 1910 with 13 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 2 baths.
  • Prominent corner lot with a welcoming farmer’s porch and high ceilings with abundant natural light.
  • 1st‑floor unit: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, generous living/dining area, and a pantry.

Local 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 $91.9k $31.80
− Vacancy −$4.5k −$1.57
EGI $87.3k $30.23
− OpEx −$26.2k −$9.07
NOI $61.1k $21.16
2,889 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$873.3K
$764.2K – $1.02M (±1% cap)
NOI $61,132 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.53%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$821.2K
$718.5K – $958.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $57,481 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.26%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.71M
$1.50M – $2.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $119,719 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.87%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cosmetic Store Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Garden Center Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Spacious two-unit multi-family with 13 rooms, multiple bedrooms, and a farmer’s porch on a prominent corner lot.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 28 Appleton Street Watertown, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit multi‑family built in 1910 with 13 rooms, 6 bedrooms, and 2 baths.; Prominent corner lot with a welcoming farmer’s porch and high ceilings with abundant natural light.; 1st‑floor unit: 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, hardwood floors, generous living/dining area, and a pantry.
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