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Historic Duplex with Short-Term Unit

414 Dewey Avenue Watertown, WI 53094

414 Dewey Avenue, Watertown, WI, 53094
$359,000
For Sale
$359,000

1909 historic duplex on a corner lot with separate HVAC and an upper furnished short-term rental unit.

Property Size1,966 SF
Price / SF$182.60
Days on Market76

Property Features for 414 Dewey Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
1,966 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family / Duplex-side by side

Building Details

Year Built
1919
Listing agency Rock Realty
Listed by Max Mulhern · License #95486-94
Source Compass
Added: May 7 Updated: Jul 21 at 6:11PM Checked: Jul 21 at 6:11PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1909, this historic duplex/full home on a corner lot offers two independently served living spaces. The upper apartment, known as “The Albert Inn,” has operated as a furnished Airbnb and includes 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, living room, porch, walk-up attic, and in-place furnishings, d2cor, and appliances. The main level features 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a fireplace, 3-season porch, and a basement, with classic woodwork throughout.

Additional exterior and interior features include original hardwood floors, uranium glass and brass doorknobs, and a terracotta tile roof. Newer steel roofs were installed on the porch/garage in 2025, and the home includes separate HVAC units. Mature perennial gardens surround the property.

Located at 414 Dewey Avenue in Watertown’s Riverside neighborhood, the home is walkable to Riverside Park, downtown, schools, and the Rock River.

Key Highlights

  • 1909 historic home with duplex setup on a corner lot at 414 Dewey Ave in Watertown’s Riverside neighborhood
  • Upper unit (“The Albert Inn”) has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, porch, walk‑up attic, and includes furnishings/appliances
  • Main level offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fireplace, 3‑season porch, basement, and classic woodwork

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 $26.0k $13.20
− Vacancy −$862 −$0.44
EGI $25.1k $12.76
− OpEx −$7.5k −$3.83
NOI $17.6k $8.93
1,966 SF · lease $13.20/SF/yr · vacancy 3.32% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$250.9K
$219.5K – $292.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,563 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.89%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$232.5K
$203.5K – $271.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,278 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.53%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$427.1K
$373.7K – $498.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $29,896 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.33%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Cafe & Coffee Shop Garden Center Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Florist Auto Parts Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - 1909 historic duplex on a corner lot with separate HVAC and an upper furnished short-term rental unit.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 414 Dewey Avenue Watertown, WI.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $359,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1909 historic home with duplex setup on a corner lot at 414 Dewey Ave in Watertown’s Riverside neighborhood; Upper unit (“The Albert Inn”) has 2 bedrooms, kitchen, living room, porch, walk‑up attic, and includes furnishings/appliances; Main level offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, fireplace, 3‑season porch, basement, and classic woodwork
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