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Turn-of-Century Two-Family Residence

408 W Second Boston, MA 02127

408 W Second, Boston, MA, 02127
$1,049,000
For Sale
$1,049,000

1910 two-family home with three floors, currently configured with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Property Size1,570 SF
Price / SF$668.15
Days on Market52

Property Features for 408 W Second

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,570 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1910
Listing agency Cosmopolitan Realty Advisors
Listed by David Winick
Source Residentialproperties
Added: Jun 1 Updated: Jul 21 at 9:18PM Checked: Jul 22 at 8:18AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

408 W Second Street is a turn-of-the-century two-family residence built in 1910. The building spans three floors and is currently configured with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, offering a straightforward multi-unit layout for owner-occupants, investors, or renovation-focused buyers.

The property is listed for sale at 408 West 2nd Street in Boston, MA 02127. It presents an opportunity for buyers who want a residential income property and are considering how best to utilize the existing configuration.

As presented, the asset totals 1,570 square feet and is set up as a two-family home, providing flexibility for those looking to maintain the building as an income-producing property or adapt the space through renovation and reconfiguration.

Key Highlights

  • 1910 South Boston two‑family home with three floors and 1,570 SF of living space
  • Currently configured with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
  • Multi‑family property described as structurally sound

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 $59.3k $37.80
− Vacancy −$2.7k −$1.70
EGI $56.7k $36.10
− OpEx −$17.0k −$10.83
NOI $39.7k $25.27
1,570 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$566.8K
$495.9K – $661.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,673 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.78%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$526.9K
$461.0K – $614.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,883 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.52%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.18M
$1.03M – $1.37M (±1% cap)
NOI $82,293 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.84%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Auto Parts Store Daycare Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Catering Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Acupuncture (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - 1910 two-family home with three floors, currently configured with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 408 W Second Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,049,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1910 South Boston two‑family home with three floors and 1,570 SF of living space; Currently configured with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Multi‑family property described as structurally sound
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