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Side-by-Side Two-Family Duplex

3 Linden Street Somerville, MA 02143

3 Linden Street, Somerville, MA, 02143
$1,198,000
For Sale
$1,198,000

Renovated side-by-side duplex with separate entrances, curb cut for up to two cars, and updated kitchens and baths.

Property Size1,654 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$724.30
Days on Market133

Property Features for 3 Linden Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,654 SF
Lot size
0.09 Acres
Property subtype
Multi-family / 2 Family - 2 Units Side by Side

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Listed by Nathan Long · License #9579073
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Added: Mar 12 Updated: Jul 22 at 9:41AM Checked: Jul 22 at 9:41AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This side-by-side two-family home offers each unit a separate entrance and a layout with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Kitchens and bathrooms were renovated within the last five years. The units have separate systems except for water and sewer. The left side includes a curb cut and can accommodate 2 vehicles. Public records list 1,434 sq ft, while the floor plan measurement indicates more than 1,600 sq ft.

Located on a quiet side street, approximately one block from Union Square, with convenient access to McGrath Highway and I-93. Assembly Square is about 1.9 miles away, and Harvard and MIT are about 1.2 miles away. Supermarkets and numerous restaurants are within walking distance.

The nearly 4,000 sq ft lot supports value-add opportunities, including basement finishing and adding dormers if possible. The offering notes a cap rate above 5%.

Key Highlights

  • Side‑by‑side two‑family on a quiet side street, 1 block from Union Square
  • Each unit has its own entrance and offers 3 beds and 1 bath
  • Renovated kitchens and bathrooms within the last 5 years

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 $52.6k $31.80
− Vacancy −$2.6k −$1.57
EGI $50.0k $30.23
− OpEx −$15.0k −$9.07
NOI $35.0k $21.16
1,654 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$500.0K
$437.5K – $583.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $34,999 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.92%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$470.1K
$411.4K – $548.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,909 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.75%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$979.2K
$856.8K – $1.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,541 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Nursing Home Pet Grooming Service Home Appliance Store Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Skin Care Clinic

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Renovated side-by-side duplex with separate entrances, curb cut for up to two cars, and updated kitchens and baths.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 3 Linden Street Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,198,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Side‑by‑side two‑family on a quiet side street, 1 block from Union Square; Each unit has its own entrance and offers 3 beds and 1 bath; Renovated kitchens and bathrooms within the last 5 years
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