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Two-Family Residential Income Property

49-51 Harding Avenue Belmont, MA 02478

49-51 Harding Avenue, Belmont, MA, 02478
$1,400,000
For Sale
$1,400,000

Two-family home with updated kitchens, hardwood floors, a walk-out basement, and multiple garage and off-street parking spaces.

Property Size2,751 SF
Price / SF$508.91
Days on Market60

Property Features for 49-51 Harding Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,751 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1929
Listing agency Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listed by The Toland Team
Source Demakis
Added: May 23 Updated: Jul 20 at 6:55PM Checked: Jul 20 at 6:55PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

49–51 Harding Ave is a spacious Belmont two-family set on a side street just outside Cushing Square. The property features classic 1929 character throughout, hardwood floors, and updated windows. Unit 1 offers two bedrooms, a tiled full bath, and an updated eat-in kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and good storage.

Unit 2 spans the second and third floors and includes three bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a dining room, an oversized living room, a front sunroom, a rear screened porch, and office space. Its updated kitchen includes white cabinets, quartz counters, stainless steel appliances, and generous storage. Outdoor areas include a rear deck with built-in seating plus covered and enclosed porch spaces.

A full walk-out basement adds additional functionality, and parking is supported by two garage spaces and two additional off-street spaces. The property is located close to the 73 bus line, providing access toward Harvard Square, shopping, parks, and Belmont schools.

Key Highlights

  • Belmont two‑family home built in 1929 with 13 total rooms and hardwood floors
  • Unit 1: 2 bedrooms, tiled full bath, and updated eat‑in kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances
  • Unit 2: second and third floors with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, dining room, oversized living room, front sunroom, rear screened porch, and office space

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 $87.5k $31.80
− Vacancy −$4.3k −$1.57
EGI $83.2k $30.23
− OpEx −$24.9k −$9.07
NOI $58.2k $21.16
2,751 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$831.6K
$727.7K – $970.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $58,212 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.16%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$781.9K
$684.2K – $912.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,736 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.91%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.63M
$1.43M – $1.90M (±1% cap)
NOI $114,001 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.14%
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 Restaurant Parking Lot & Garage Food Market Pharmacy Grocery & Convenience Store HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store Accounting Firm

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-family home with updated kitchens, hardwood floors, a walk-out basement, and multiple garage and off-street parking spaces.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 49-51 Harding Avenue Belmont, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Belmont two‑family home built in 1929 with 13 total rooms and hardwood floors; Unit 1: 2 bedrooms, tiled full bath, and updated eat‑in kitchen with white cabinetry and stainless steel appliances; Unit 2: second and third floors with 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, dining room, oversized living room, front sunroom, rear screened porch, and office space
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