Duplex with Private
For Sale
$1,235,000
35 Trapelo Street, Boston, MA 02135
Two-family property with a flexible upper-level layout, private outdoor space, and a paved five-vehicle driveway.
Property Size2,650 SF
Price / SF$466.04
Days on Market11
Property Features for 35 Trapelo Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
2,650 SF
Total Parking Spaces
5
Property subtype
Multi-family
Lease Term
[]
Units
Unit Mix
1 x 2BR/1BA, 1 x 4BR/1.5BA
Multifamily Units
2
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Amenities
private deck
expansive yard
basement
Building Details
Year Built
1929
Buildings
1
Listing Agency:
Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Listed By:
Bob Airasian
(781) 233-1401
Source:
Littlefieldre
Added: Aug 2
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 11 at 10:25AM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Coldwell Banker Realty - Belmont
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This 2,650-square-foot duplex, built in 1929, contains six bedrooms and two and a half baths. The first-floor residence offers two bedrooms, an updated full bath, a newer kitchen, hardwood flooring, strong natural light, and substantial closet storage. The upper residence occupies two floors and includes four bedrooms, one and a half baths, a home office, separate living and dining areas, and a private deck. A full basement provides ample storage and may support additional living area. The property also includes a large paved driveway and an expansive yard suitable for gardening, recreation, or outdoor gatherings.
The home is located behind Rogers Park and between Oak Square and Brighton Center. The surrounding area provides access to the commuter rail, Boston College, shopping, dining, Chestnut Hill, major routes, and downtown Boston.
The home is located behind Rogers Park and between Oak Square and Brighton Center. The surrounding area provides access to the commuter rail, Boston College, shopping, dining, Chestnut Hill, major routes, and downtown Boston.
Key Highlights
- 2,650‑square‑foot duplex built in 1929
- Six bedrooms and 2.5 baths across two residential units
- Upper unit spans two levels and includes a home office and private deck
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
$66,964
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
5.42%
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%
$1,339,280
$1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$956,629
$956.6K
Cap Rate 9%
$744,044
$744.0K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,650 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
$100.2K $37.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.5K −$1.70/SF
EGI
$95.7K $36.10/SF
− OpEx
−$28.7K −$10.83/SF
NOI
$67.0K $25.27/SF
Area
Boston, MA
Vacancy
4.50%
Lease Rate
$37.80 /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%
$1,339,280
Cap Rate 7%
$956,629
Cap Rate 9%
$744,044
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$956.6K
$837.1K – $1.12M
NOI $66,964 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.42%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$889.3K
$778.2K – $1.04M
NOI $62,254 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.04%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.98M
$1.74M – $2.32M
NOI $138,902 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.25%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
2
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,659
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02135, MA
47,232
Population
22,519
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
29
Median Age
71%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
2.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
18,166
Density / Sq Mi
$88,208
Median Household Income
$57,124
Median Earnings
$2,179
Median Rent
$684,000
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-family property with a flexible upper-level layout, private outdoor space, and a paved five-vehicle driveway.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 35 Trapelo Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,235,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,650‑square‑foot duplex built in 1929; Six bedrooms and 2.5 baths across two residential units; Upper unit spans two levels and includes a home office and private deck
