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Two-Family Duplex with Patios
For Sale
$1,050,000

39 Derby St, Somerville, MA 02145

Residential Income, Somerville, MA

Property Size3,426 SF
Lot Size0.09 Acres
Price / SF$306.48
Days on Market124

Property Features for 39 Derby St

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning NR
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 3
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 6
Parking 8
Directions Please follow GPS
Standard status Active
APN 757533
Size 3,426 SF
Lot size 0.09 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 10266

Amenities

patios
laundry in basement

Building Details

Year built 1920
Floors in Building 4
Number of units 2
Listing Agency: Keller Williams Realty Boston Northwest
Listed By: Christina Hill
Added: Jun 4 Changed: Oct 2 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 7:06PM
MLS# 73529871

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3,426-square-foot duplex dates to 1920 and contains two apartments with six bedrooms in total. The upper unit has four bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom; the lower unit includes two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom. The property needs cosmetic work and offers a basement with laundry, two patios, and private parking for 6-7 cars. Two gas water heaters, two oil furnaces with forced-air heat, and separate 100-amp electric meters serve the building. The lot measures 0.0861 acres, and zoning is NR.

The Somerville property is near I-93, the Green and Orange lines, Sullivan T station, Foss Park, Gilman Square, and Assembly Row.

Key Highlights

  • Two apartments with six bedrooms: four upstairs and two on the first floor
  • 3,426 square feet on a 0.0861‑acre lot; built in 1920
  • Two patios and private parking for 6‑7 cars

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$72,495
Cap Rate
6.90%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,449,900 $1.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,035,643 $1.0M
Cap Rate 9%
$805,500 $805.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,426 SF
Gross rent
$108.9K $31.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.4K −$1.57/SF
EGI
$103.6K $30.23/SF
− OpEx
−$31.1K −$9.07/SF
NOI
$72.5K $21.16/SF
Area
Middlesex County, MA
Vacancy
4.94%
Lease Rate
$31.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,449,900
Cap Rate 7%
$1,035,643
Cap Rate 9%
$805,500

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.04M
$906.2K – $1.21M (±1% cap)
NOI $72,495 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.90%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$973.8K
$852.1K – $1.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,166 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.49%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.03M
$1.77M – $2.37M (±1% cap)
NOI $141,973 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.52%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Accounting Firm Acupuncture Skin Care Clinic (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) 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
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,586
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02145, MA

27,520
Population
12,669
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
19,657
Density / Sq Mi
$119,167
Median Household Income
$63,629
Median Earnings
$2,377
Median Rent
$784,900
Median Home Value
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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 electric meters and basement laundry support the property’s two-unit configuration.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 39 Derby St Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,050,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two apartments with six bedrooms: four upstairs and two on the first floor; 3,426 square feet on a 0.0861‑acre lot; built in 1920; Two patios and private parking for 6‑7 cars
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