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Up/Down Two-Family with Porches

5-7 Pearl Street Belmont, MA 02478

5-7 Pearl Street, Belmont, MA, 02478
$1,325,000
For Sale
$1,325,000

Well-maintained duplex on a dead-end street with two units, enclosed porches, and off-street parking.

Property Size2,424 SF
Price / SF$546.62
Days on Market107

Property Features for 5-7 Pearl Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,424 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1900
Listing agency Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
Listed by The Toland Team
Source Flowrealty
Added: Apr 6 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:47AM Checked: Jul 21 at 7:06AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained two-family features a classic up/down layout. The first-floor unit includes two bedrooms, a full bath, a rear enclosed porch, spacious living and dining areas, an eat-in kitchen with pantry space, hardwood floors, high ceilings, period details, and insulated replacement windows. The second-floor unit offers three bedrooms, front and back enclosed porches, in-unit laundry, and an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white shaker cabinetry, and quartz countertops. Additional storage is available in a walk-up unfinished third-floor attic, and the full unfinished basement includes exterior access.

The property sits on a dead-end street and offers two separate paved driveways with four off-street parking spaces. Roof replacement was completed in 2025 and includes a transferable GAF warranty. The first-floor unit lease ends 6/30/26.

Both units are configured to support day-to-day living with multiple enclosed porches and dedicated in-unit features, while the attic and basement provide added storage capacity.

Key Highlights

  • 1900‑built two‑family on a dead‑end street with a classic up/down layout and separate enclosed porches
  • 1st‑floor unit: 2 bedrooms, full bath, rear enclosed porch, eat‑in kitchen, pantry space, hardwood floors, and high ceilings
  • 2nd‑floor unit: 3rd bedroom, front and back enclosed porches, in‑unit laundry, and updated kitchen with stainless appliances, white shaker cabinets, quartz counters

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 $77.1k $31.80
− Vacancy −$3.8k −$1.57
EGI $73.3k $30.23
− OpEx −$22.0k −$9.07
NOI $51.3k $21.16
2,424 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$732.8K
$641.2K – $854.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,293 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.87%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$689.0K
$602.9K – $803.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $48,229 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.64%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.43M
$1.26M – $1.67M (±1% cap)
NOI $100,450 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.58%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Garden Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Veterinary Clinic Restaurant Nursing Home Storage Facility Locksmith Travel Agency

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Well-maintained duplex on a dead-end street with two units, enclosed porches, and off-street parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5-7 Pearl Street Belmont, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,325,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1900‑built two‑family on a dead‑end street with a classic up/down layout and separate enclosed porches; 1st‑floor unit: 2 bedrooms, full bath, rear enclosed porch, eat‑in kitchen, pantry space, hardwood floors, and high ceilings; 2nd‑floor unit: 3rd bedroom, front and back enclosed porches, in‑unit laundry, and updated kitchen with stainless appliances, white shaker cabinets, quartz counters
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