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Adjacent 3-Story Six-Unit Apartment Buildings

5 Ropes Street Salem, MA 01970

5 Ropes Street, Salem, MA, 01970
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Two adjacent 3-story six-unit buildings with surface parking, 6-bay garages, coin laundry, and separately metered utilities.

Property Size19,720 SF
Price / SF$212.98
Days on Market56

Property Features for 5 Ropes Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
19,720 SF
Property subtype
Multifamily

Building Details

Year Built
1915
Listing agency North Shore Realty Advisors
Listed by Dan Pouladian · License #MA 423847
Source Crexi
Added: May 27 Updated: Jul 21 at 3:00AM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:00AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This offering features two adjacent, 3-story, 6-unit apartment buildings totaling 12 units. The combined property totals 19,720± square feet with 13,472± rentable square feet, and each building is equipped with separately metered utilities. On-site coin-operated laundry facilities and in-unit storage units are provided to each apartment, supporting multiple sources of resident-related revenue.

The property includes 20+ surface parking spots and a 6-bay garage configuration. The buildings are positioned in the heart of Downtown Salem and are described as within walking distance of public transportation and local dining and amenities. North Shore Realty Advisors Inc., as exclusive agent, is marketing the opportunity as a value-add investment and will provide an offering memorandum with financial information and property details following buyer qualification and a physical tour.

Key Highlights

  • Two adjacent 3‑story, 6‑unit buildings (5 Ropes Street and 8‑10 Porter Street Court) built in 1915
  • Total size 19,720± SF with 13,472± rentable SF across 12 units
  • Includes 20+ surface parking spots plus 6‑bay garages generating income

Local Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $567.9k $28.80
− Vacancy −$22.7k −$1.15
EGI $545.2k $27.65
− OpEx −$245.3k −$12.44
NOI $299.9k $15.21
19,720 SF · lease $28.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$4.28M
$3.75M – $5.00M (±1% cap)
NOI $299,870 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.14%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$11.67M
$10.21M – $13.62M (±1% cap)
NOI $817,192 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.46%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Locksmith Nursing Home Pet Grooming Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Store Clothing & Fashion Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Two adjacent 3-story six-unit buildings with surface parking, 6-bay garages, coin laundry, and separately metered utilities.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 5 Ropes Street Salem, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $4,200,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two adjacent 3‑story, 6‑unit buildings (5 Ropes Street and 8‑10 Porter Street Court) built in 1915; Total size 19,720± SF with 13,472± rentable SF across 12 units; Includes 20+ surface parking spots plus 6‑bay garages generating income
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