Historic Loft Residential Income
For Sale
$699,000
42 Chauncy Street, Boston, MA 02111
Open-concept condo with painted brick, gas cooking, in-unit laundry, and elevator access in a historic Boston building.
Property Size838 SF
Price / SF$834.13
Days on Market44
Property Features for 42 Chauncy Street
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
838 SF
Elevators
Yes
Property subtype
Apartment
Units
Unit Mix
1 x studio
Multifamily Units
1
Amenities
gas cooking
in-unit laundry
Range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Refrigerator
Washer
Dryer
Central Air
Tile
Concrete
Laminate
Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
1.0 Story
$6,332 Taxes
Public
Built in 1899
Building Details
Year Built
1899
Year Renovated
2001
Construction
industrial loft
Listing Agency:
Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
(617) 587-0100
Listed By:
Matthew Giangregorio
Source:
Donahuere
Added: Jul 8
Changed: Aug 11
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 4:05AM
Displayed information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified. All listing content including descriptions, pricing, images are the copyrighted material of Charlesgate Realty Group, llc
Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This open-concept studio condo occupies the fourth floor of The Edison, a historic former Edison Electric Co. building in Boston. The residence offers 838 Sq. Ft. with a flexible layout that supports multiple furnishing and living arrangements. Interior details include painted brick, gas cooking, and a brushed stainless-steel backsplash extending from the counter to the ceiling. Laundry is located within the unit.
The building was converted into a boutique industrial loft condominium in 2001. Residents have elevator access and shared interior areas reflecting the building’s industrial character. The property is located at 42 Chauncy Street in Boston’s Downtown Crossing area.
The building was converted into a boutique industrial loft condominium in 2001. Residents have elevator access and shared interior areas reflecting the building’s industrial character. The property is located at 42 Chauncy Street in Boston’s Downtown Crossing area.
Key Highlights
- 838 Sq. Ft. open‑concept studio condo on the 4th floor
- Historic former Edison Electric Co. building converted in 2001
- Painted brick and brushed stainless‑steel backsplash
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$19,686
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
2.82%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$393,720
$393.7K
Cap Rate 7%
$281,229
$281.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$218,733
$218.7K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 838 SF
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.
Gross rent
$37.2K $44.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$1.4K −$1.69/SF
EGI
$35.8K $42.71/SF
− OpEx
−$16.1K −$19.22/SF
NOI
$19.7K $23.49/SF
Area
Boston, MA
Vacancy
3.80%
Lease Rate
$44.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$393,720
Cap Rate 7%
$281,229
Cap Rate 9%
$218,733
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$281.2K
$246.1K – $328.1K
NOI $19,686 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.82%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$627.5K
$549.1K – $732.1K
NOI $43,925 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.28%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Current Use
Lease Details
1
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
24,027
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02111, MA
9,716
Population
4,535
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
57%
College-Educated
83%
High-School Grad
0.2 sq mi
ZIP Area
48,580
Density / Sq Mi
$70,865
Median Household Income
$42,225
Median Earnings
$1,994
Median Rent
$953,400
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Residential income property - Open-concept condo with painted brick, gas cooking, in-unit laundry, and elevator access in a historic Boston building.
Where is this residential income property located?
The property is located at 42 Chauncy Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $699,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 838 Sq. Ft. open‑concept studio condo on the 4th floor; Historic former Edison Electric Co. building converted in 2001; Painted brick and brushed stainless‑steel backsplash
