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Triplex with Three-Deck Layout

49 Porter Street Somerville, MA 02143

49 Porter Street, Somerville, MA, 02143
$2,396,000
For Sale
$2,396,000

Move-in ready triplex with high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and multiple private decks plus a shared yard.

Property Size4,110 SF
Price / SF$582.97
Days on Market141

Property Features for 49 Porter Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
4,110 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency eXp Realty
Listed by Montivista Real Estate Group
Source Burkelordrealestate
Added: Mar 4 Updated: Jul 21 at 8:01AM Checked: Jul 22 at 7:30AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained, move-in ready triplex offers a classic three-deck configuration with generous layouts throughout. Interior features include high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and abundant natural light. Outdoor space includes multiple private decks and a shared yard, providing flexible options for everyday use or entertaining.

Located in Somerville’s Spring Hill neighborhood, the property is positioned between Porter and Davis Squares with a 91 Walk Score. It offers convenient access to MBTA Red Line service, commuter rail, local shops and dining, and nearby universities including Harvard, Lesley, and Tufts.

The functional layout supports a range of residential income and owner-occupant use scenarios, making it a practical fit for buyers seeking a well-kept property with multiple outdoor living areas.

Key Highlights

  • Move‑in ready triplex built in 1900 with high ceilings and original hardwood floors
  • Classic three‑deck configuration with multiple private decks plus access to a shared yard
  • Abundant natural light and generous layouts throughout

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 $130.7k $31.80
− Vacancy −$6.5k −$1.57
EGI $124.2k $30.23
− OpEx −$37.3k −$9.07
NOI $87.0k $21.16
4,110 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.24M
$1.09M – $1.45M (±1% cap)
NOI $86,969 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.63%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.17M
$1.02M – $1.36M (±1% cap)
NOI $81,775 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.41%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.43M
$2.13M – $2.84M (±1% cap)
NOI $170,317 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.11%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Nail Salon Parking Lot & Garage Auto Parts Store Travel Agency Computer & Electronic Repair Cosmetic Store Accounting Firm Tech Support Center Big Box & Wholesale Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Move-in ready triplex with high ceilings, original hardwood floors, and multiple private decks plus a shared yard.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 49 Porter Street Somerville, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,396,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Move‑in ready triplex built in 1900 with high ceilings and original hardwood floors; Classic three‑deck configuration with multiple private decks plus access to a shared yard; Abundant natural light and generous layouts throughout
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