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Duplex with Large Fenced Backyard
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$449,999

36 W CEDAR Avenue, Merchantville, NJ 08109

MULTI_FAMILY - Colonial - MERCHANTVILLE, NJ

Property Size2,000 SF
Lot Size0.34 Acres
Price / SF$224
Days on Market48

Property Features for 36 W CEDAR Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Rooms Basement
Parking 18
Parking features Parking Lot, Garage - Detached, Driveway
Interior features Ceiling Fan(s), Window Treatments
Subdivision CATTELL TRACT
Elementary school MERCHANTVILLE E.S.
Middle school MERCHANTVILLE
High school HADDON HEIGHTS H.S.
Elementary school district MERCHANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Middle school district MERCHANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
High school district MERCHANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Standard status Active
Size 2,000 SF
Lot size 0.34 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 10860

Utilities

Heating system Steam, Forced Air, Hot Water(Heating), Other (Heating)
Cooling system Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Window Unit(s)

Amenities

covered porches
deck

Building Details

Year built 1900
Number of units 2
Building materials Aluminum Siding
Architectural style Colonial
Listing Agency: HomeSmart First Advantage Realty · HomeSmart International
Listed By: Natalie Schanne · License #1647304
Added: Jun 26 Changed: Aug 2 Last Checked: Aug 12 at 9:06AM
MLS# NJCD2121002

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This Colonial-style duplex offers multiple income opportunities with two separate units. The home spans three levels and includes front and back covered porches, plus a Trex deck in the rear. The property also features an aluminum siding exterior, ceiling fans and window treatments, and parking with a detached garage, driveway, and rear parking lot. The roof was recently replaced (estimated 2023–2024).

Unit A is described as a 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath home with 8–9’ ceilings, solid hardwood flooring, and newly renovated interior updates. The kitchen includes solid wood cabinetry and stainless appliances, and the home is heated and cooled with a gas furnace and central air. The unit also includes a washer and dryer, a half bath, and a recently updated bathroom with a double-sink quartz vanity.

Unit B is described as having 3–4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom with refinished hardwood floors, new paint, and a heated system with a newer (2025) boiler. An approximately 600 SF partially finished basement is included, with utility and washer/dryer space plus an office or walk-in closet shelving area, with potential for additional bedrooms with proper egress.

Key Highlights

  • Three‑level Colonial duplex on a 0.3444‑acre lot with approx 2000 SF
  • Roof recently replaced (est 2023–2024)
  • Front and back covered porches plus Trex deck in the rear and large fenced backyard

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
$22,746
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
5.05%
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%
$454,920 $454.9K
Cap Rate 7%
$324,943 $324.9K
Cap Rate 9%
$252,733 $252.7K
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
$34.3K $17.16/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.8K −$0.91/SF
EGI
$32.5K $16.25/SF
− OpEx
−$9.7K −$4.87/SF
NOI
$22.7K $11.37/SF
Area
Camden County, NJ
Vacancy
5.32%
Lease Rate
$17.16 /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%
$454,920
Cap Rate 7%
$324,943
Cap Rate 9%
$252,733

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$324.9K
$284.3K – $379.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $22,746 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.05%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$290.2K
$253.9K – $338.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $20,311 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.51%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$507.1K
$443.7K – $591.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,498 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.89%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Dental Office Real Estate Agency Auto Parts Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Electrical Service

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

849
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 08109, NJ

23,306
Population
9,314
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
27%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
4.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
4,855
Density / Sq Mi
$84,332
Median Household Income
$44,288
Median Earnings
$1,142
Median Rent
$227,200
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 - Colonial duplex with two rental units, detached garage and central air, plus a recently replaced roof.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 36 W CEDAR Avenue Merchantville, NJ.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $449,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑level Colonial duplex on a 0.3444‑acre lot with approx 2000 SF; Roof recently replaced (est 2023–2024); Front and back covered porches plus Trex deck in the rear and large fenced backyard
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