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Two-Family Residential Income Property

39 Whitman Street Somerville, MA 02144

39 Whitman Street, Somerville, MA, 02144
$1,560,000
Pending
For Sale
$1,560,000
Pending

Two-unit Somerville residence with multi-level second unit, dedicated office/study, and in-unit laundry.

Property Size3,025 SF
Days on Market75

Property Features for 39 Whitman Street

General Information

Standard status
Pending
Size
3,025 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Century 21 North East
Listed by Leonard Ferrari Jr. · License #9571217
Source Hometown-team
Added: May 8 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:28AM Checked: Jul 21 at 1:28AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-family home offers a spacious first-floor unit and a multi-level second-floor unit. The first floor includes a charming foyer, sun-filled living and dining rooms, a full bath, and an eat-in kitchen with breakfast seating. The second unit features four bedrooms, a living room, dining room, an eat-in kitchen, and a dedicated office or study with built-in tabletops that overlooks the porch. Laundry is located within each unit in a closet, and original hardwood floors and natural woodwork run throughout the home.

The property is set in a desirable Somerville neighborhood between Tufts University and Powder House Square, with Davis Square a few blocks away. It is also described as convenient to the Red Line and Green Line, along with nearby restaurants, shops, and parks.

Outside, the home includes a newer backyard patio suited for outdoor gatherings.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family Somerville home built in 1900.
  • First‑floor unit includes a foyer, sun‑filled living and dining rooms, full bath, and eat‑in kitchen with granite countertops.
  • Second‑floor unit features four bedrooms plus living and dining rooms and an eat‑in kitchen.

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 $96.2k $31.80
− Vacancy −$4.8k −$1.57
EGI $91.4k $30.23
− OpEx −$27.4k −$9.07
NOI $64.0k $21.16
3,025 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$914.4K
$800.1K – $1.07M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,010 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.10%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$859.8K
$752.3K – $1.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $60,187 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.86%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.79M
$1.57M – $2.09M (±1% cap)
NOI $125,355 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.04%
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 Food Market Parking Lot & Garage Nail Salon Computer & Electronic Repair Grocery & Convenience Store Tech Support Center Hair Salon Accounting Firm Pharmacy

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit Somerville residence with multi-level second unit, dedicated office/study, and in-unit laundry.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 39 Whitman Street Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,560,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family Somerville home built in 1900.; First‑floor unit includes a foyer, sun‑filled living and dining rooms, full bath, and eat‑in kitchen with granite countertops.; Second‑floor unit features four bedrooms plus living and dining rooms and an eat‑in kitchen.
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