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Two-Family Residential Income Property

39-41 Donnybrook Road Boston, MA 02135

39-41 Donnybrook Road, Boston, MA, 02135
$1,549,000
For Sale
$1,549,000

Two-unit residential property with private backyard, lower-level laundry, and driveway parking plus a detached two-car garage.

Property Size3,056 SF
Price / SF$506.87
Days on Market71

Property Features for 39-41 Donnybrook Road

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,056 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1920
Listing agency Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Paul McCormick
Source Inrealtyinc
Added: May 13 Updated: Jul 21 at 7:00AM Checked: Jul 22 at 6:31AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained two-family property includes a first-floor unit with three bedrooms and two full bathrooms, and a second-floor unit with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The layout is designed to provide comfortable living space across both units, with a lower-level laundry area for added convenience. Outdoor space includes a private backyard, and parking is available via a driveway with individual access for up to six vehicles, along with a detached two-car garage.

The property is located on Donnybrook Road in Boston’s Brighton area. Public remarks indicate quick access to the Mass Pike, Storrow Dr, and downtown Boston, along with street parking that does not require a resident permit.

For buyers seeking an owner-occupant or investor setup, the property offers two separate residential units with multiple bedrooms and full bathrooms, supported by on-site laundry and dedicated parking features.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family home built in 1920 with separate first- and second‑floor units
  • Second‑floor unit has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
  • First‑floor unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
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.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $115.5k $37.80
− Vacancy −$5.2k −$1.70
EGI $110.3k $36.10
− OpEx −$33.1k −$10.83
NOI $77.2k $25.27
3,056 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.10M
$965.3K – $1.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $77,223 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.99%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.03M
$897.4K – $1.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $71,792 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.63%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.29M
$2.00M – $2.67M (±1% cap)
NOI $160,183 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.34%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Nail Salon Hair Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Accounting Firm Garden Center Grocery & Convenience Store Travel Agency Food Market Home Appliance Store

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit residential property with private backyard, lower-level laundry, and driveway parking plus a detached two-car garage.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 39-41 Donnybrook Road Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,549,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family home built in 1920 with separate first- and second‑floor units; Second‑floor unit has 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms; First‑floor unit has 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms
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