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Two-Unit Home with Detached Garage
For Sale
Under Contract
$569,000

36 Central Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517

Multi-Family For Sale, Units on different Floors, Hamden, CT

Property Size2,501 SF
Lot Size0.17 Acres
Price / SF$227.51
Days on Market48

Property Features for 36 Central Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R4
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bedroom 2, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Basement, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 6, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3
Patio and Porch features Patio
Exterior features Porch,Patio
Basement Full, Unfinished
Lot features Level Lot
Elementary school Per Board of Ed
High school Hamden
Directions Use GPS
Subdivision Whitneyville
Standard status Active Under Contract
Size 2,501 SF
Lot size 0.17 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 15787

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Water source Public

Amenities

fenced-in backyard
hardwood floors
separate entrances
off-street parking
two-car detached garage

Building Details

Year built 1920
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Houlihan Lawrence WD
Listed By: Frank D'Ostilio · License #REB.0789479
Added: Jul 10 Changed: Aug 26 Last Checked: Aug 26 at 4:06PM
MLS# 24187630

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2,501-square-foot duplex, built in 1920, contains two residences arranged on separate floors. The first-floor unit is tenant occupied and includes three bedrooms and one full bathroom. Upstairs, the second unit offers three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. Both apartments have separate entrances, and hardwood flooring is among the interior features. A new roof, fenced backyard, patio, porch, off-street parking, and a detached two-car garage add practical utility.

The property is in Hamden near Quinnipiac University, shopping, restaurants, and major highways. Public water and public sewer serve the property, which is zoned R4 on a 0.17-acre lot.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with 2,501 square feet of property size
  • First‑floor unit is tenant occupied with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath
  • Second‑floor unit includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths

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
$42,097
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
7.40%
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%
$841,940 $841.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$601,386 $601.4K
Cap Rate 9%
$467,744 $467.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,501 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
$64.5K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.4K −$1.75/SF
EGI
$60.1K $24.05/SF
− OpEx
−$18.0K −$7.21/SF
NOI
$42.1K $16.83/SF
Area
New Haven, CT
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$25.80 /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%
$841,940
Cap Rate 7%
$601,386
Cap Rate 9%
$467,744

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$601.4K
$526.2K – $701.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,097 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.40%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$559.6K
$489.7K – $652.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,172 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.88%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$804.5K
$704.0K – $938.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $56,316 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.90%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Carpet & Flooring Store

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
Highway access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

342
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 06517, CT

14,954
Population
6,875
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
45
Median Age
52%
College-Educated
96%
High-School Grad
5.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,991
Density / Sq Mi
$97,154
Median Household Income
$58,025
Median Earnings
$1,351
Median Rent
$313,000
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 - Two separate residences offer flexible owner-occupant or rental use with private entrances and outdoor space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 36 Central Avenue Hamden, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $569,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 2,501 square feet of property size; First‑floor unit is tenant occupied with 3 bedrooms and 1 full bath; Second‑floor unit includes 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths
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