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Legal Two-Family Duplex with Garage
For Sale
$425,000

31 Cottage Street, Monticello, NY 12701

Well-maintained duplex with separate apartments, landscaped grounds, hardwood floors, and a substantial detached garage.

Property Size2,000 SF
Price / SF$212.50
Days on Market18

Property Features for 31 Cottage Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,000 SF
Total Parking Spaces 4
Property subtype Residential Income

Units

Unit Mix 1 x 3BR/1BA, 1 x 1BR/1BA
Multifamily Units 2

Additional Details

Road Access Yes

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $3,744

Building Details

Year Built 1930
Buildings 1
Units 2
Construction Mediterranean-style stucco
Listing Agency: Resort Realty
Listed By: Alla Sienitsky · License #37SI0835647
Source: Cohenandcohenrealty
Added: Aug 5 Changed: Aug 20 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 2:31PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This legal two-family duplex offers nearly 2,000 square feet across two distinct apartments. The first-floor residence includes three bedrooms, one full bathroom, a large living room, an eat-in kitchen, two foyers, and hardwood flooring. The second-floor unit provides one bedroom, a living room, kitchen, and full bathroom. Built in 1930, the property is finished with Mediterranean-style stucco and has been maintained in good condition.

The exterior includes landscaped grounds with flower gardens and a paved driveway. An oversized 400-square-foot solid-block garage provides room for two cars or flexible workshop, storage, hobby, and utility use. The property is located at 31 Cottage Street in the Village of Monticello, with access to shopping, dining, transportation, schools, parks, and local amenities.

Key Highlights

  • Legal two‑family duplex with nearly 2,000 square feet
  • First‑floor apartment includes 3 bedrooms and hardwood floors
  • Second‑floor apartment offers 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen, and full bath

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
$15,945
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
3.75%
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%
$318,900 $318.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$227,786 $227.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$177,167 $177.2K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,000 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
$25.7K $12.84/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.9K −$1.45/SF
EGI
$22.8K $11.39/SF
− OpEx
−$6.8K −$3.42/SF
NOI
$15.9K $7.97/SF
Area
Sullivan County, NY
Vacancy
11.30%
Lease Rate
$12.84 /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%
$318,900
Cap Rate 7%
$227,786
Cap Rate 9%
$177,167

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$227.8K
$199.3K – $265.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,945 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.75%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$218.1K
$190.9K – $254.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $15,268 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.59%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$548.6K
$480.0K – $640.0K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,400 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.04%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service Storage Facility Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic

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
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

809
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 12701, NY

12,360
Population
7,188
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
23%
College-Educated
78%
High-School Grad
61.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
203
Density / Sq Mi
$56,601
Median Household Income
$35,918
Median Earnings
$989
Median Rent
$178,300
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 - Well-maintained duplex with separate apartments, landscaped grounds, hardwood floors, and a substantial detached garage.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 31 Cottage Street Monticello, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $425,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Legal two‑family duplex with nearly 2,000 square feet; First‑floor apartment includes 3 bedrooms and hardwood floors; Second‑floor apartment offers 1 bedroom, living room, kitchen, and full bath
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