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Two-Family Home with Rear Decks
For Sale
$529,000

312 Plantation St, Worcester, MA 01604

Duplex with two-bedroom units, updated windows, private outdoor space, and off-street parking near Shrewsbury Street amenities.

Property Size2,272 SF
Price / SF$232.83
Days on Market13

Property Features for 312 Plantation St

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 2,272 SF
Property subtype Residential Income

Units

Unit Mix 2 x 2BR
Multifamily Units 2

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $6,290

Amenities

decks
fenced backyard

Building Details

Year Built 1853
Listing Agency: Lake Realty
Listed By: T. A. King
Source: Exprealty
Added: Jul 31 Changed: Aug 7 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 1:32PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This Worcester duplex contains two five-room units, with two bedrooms in each residence. The property measures 2,272 square feet and combines a stucco exterior with a rear addition clad in vinyl siding. Updated windows are installed throughout the home, while two rear decks expand the usable outdoor area.

The decks measure approximately 11' x 21' and 10' x 16' and overlook a flat, fenced backyard. Off-street parking accommodates six plus vehicles. The property is near Shrewsbury Street restaurants, entertainment, and nightlife, with UMass Memorial Medical Center located just minutes away. Originally constructed as a single-family home in 1853, the building was later converted to its current two-family configuration.

Key Highlights

  • Two five‑room units, each with two bedrooms
  • 2,272 square feet in a two‑family configuration
  • Originally built in 1853 and later converted from single‑family use

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
$33,365
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
6.31%
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%
$667,300 $667.3K
Cap Rate 7%
$476,643 $476.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$370,722 $370.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,272 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
$50.4K $22.20/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.8K −$1.22/SF
EGI
$47.7K $20.98/SF
− OpEx
−$14.3K −$6.29/SF
NOI
$33.4K $14.69/SF
Area
Worcester, MA
Vacancy
5.50%
Lease Rate
$22.20 /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%
$667,300
Cap Rate 7%
$476,643
Cap Rate 9%
$370,722

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$476.6K
$417.1K – $556.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $33,365 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.31%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$437.5K
$382.9K – $510.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $30,628 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.79%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$758.3K
$663.6K – $884.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,084 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service Bakery HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Locksmith

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

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,774
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 01604, MA

41,301
Population
18,166
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
31%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
6.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
6,258
Density / Sq Mi
$72,911
Median Household Income
$45,596
Median Earnings
$1,570
Median Rent
$321,900
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 - Duplex with two-bedroom units, updated windows, private outdoor space, and off-street parking near Shrewsbury Street amenities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 312 Plantation St Worcester, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $529,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two five‑room units, each with two bedrooms; 2,272 square feet in a two‑family configuration; Originally built in 1853 and later converted from single‑family use
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