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Two-Family Residential Income Property

5 Hearn Street Watertown, MA 02472

5 Hearn Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
$1,250,000
For Sale
$1,250,000

Two-unit home with updated kitchens and baths, featuring a rented 2 bed/1 bath unit and a 3 bed/2 bath upper duplex.

Property Size2,400 SF
Price / SF$520.83
Days on Market70

Property Features for 5 Hearn Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,400 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1927
Listing agency Block Realty
Listed by AD Advisors Team
Source Flowrealty
Added: May 13 Updated: Jul 21 at 2:44PM Checked: Jul 21 at 2:44PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

5 Hearn Street is a well-maintained two-family residential income property with a first-floor 2-bedroom, 1-bath unit and an upper 3-bedroom, 2-bath duplex spanning the top two levels. The home is described as turnkey, with updated kitchens and modern baths and no immediate projects noted. Major systems including heat, hot water tanks, roof, and vinyl siding are stated to be in solid condition.

The first-floor unit is currently rented through August. The top-floor primary suite includes a walk-in closet and skylights, along with a spacious layout.

Located near Mt. Auburn Street on the Cambridge/Belmont line, the property is close to Mt. Auburn Hospital, cafés, supermarkets, bike paths, public transit, and Watertown-area amenities.

Key Highlights

  • 1927‑built 2‑family home with a rented 2 bed/1 bath first‑floor unit and a 3 bed/2 bath upper duplex
  • First‑floor unit is currently rented through August
  • Updated kitchens and modern baths in both units

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 $76.3k $31.80
− Vacancy −$3.8k −$1.57
EGI $72.5k $30.23
− OpEx −$21.8k −$9.07
NOI $50.8k $21.16
2,400 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$725.5K
$634.8K – $846.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,785 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.06%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$682.2K
$596.9K – $795.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,752 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.82%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.42M
$1.24M – $1.66M (±1% cap)
NOI $99,455 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

HVAC Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Cosmetic Store Tattoo & Piercing Shop (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home Law Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit home with updated kitchens and baths, featuring a rented 2 bed/1 bath unit and a 3 bed/2 bath upper duplex.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 5 Hearn Street Watertown, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,250,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1927‑built 2‑family home with a rented 2 bed/1 bath first‑floor unit and a 3 bed/2 bath upper duplex; First‑floor unit is currently rented through August; Updated kitchens and modern baths in both units
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