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Three-Family Home with Individual Decks

512 East 3rd Street Boston, MA 02127

512 East 3rd Street, Boston, MA, 02127
$1,749,000
For Sale
$1,749,000

South-facing three-family residence with individual decks and tenants paying utilities, presented as an income-producing property.

Property Size2,717 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$643.72
Days on Market50

Property Features for 512 East 3rd Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,717 SF
Lot size
0.05 Acres
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1890
Listing agency Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
Listed by Frank Celeste
Source Perrydinatalerealty
Added: Jun 3 Updated: Jul 20 at 9:11PM Checked: Jul 22 at 6:36AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This south-facing three-family home features an arrangement of individual decks and an outdoor setup designed for everyday use. The property currently has over 2,700 square feet of living space, with the possibility of expansion into the backyard, subject to applicable approvals. The home sits on a 2,350 SF lot.

The property is located at 512 East 3rd Street in South Boston, Boston, MA 02127. Public remarks indicate it is minutes from area destinations including the beach, bus routes, restaurants, and Seaport.

As presented, the building has generated consistent occupancy, with public remarks stating there has never been a vacancy. Tenants pay utilities.

Key Highlights

  • South‑facing three‑family home built in 1890, with individual decks for each unit
  • Over 2,700 SF of current living space with potential to expand into the backyard
  • 2,350 SF lot offering outdoor space and development/expansion potential

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 $102.7k $37.80
− Vacancy −$4.6k −$1.70
EGI $98.1k $36.10
− OpEx −$29.4k −$10.83
NOI $68.7k $25.27
2,717 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$980.8K
$858.2K – $1.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,657 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.93%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$911.8K
$797.9K – $1.06M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,828 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.65%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.03M
$1.78M – $2.37M (±1% cap)
NOI $142,414 @ 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

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Nursing Home Nursing Home Plumbing Service Tanning Salon (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Clothing & Fashion Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - South-facing three-family residence with individual decks and tenants paying utilities, presented as an income-producing property.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 512 East 3rd Street Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,749,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: South‑facing three‑family home built in 1890, with individual decks for each unit; Over 2,700 SF of current living space with potential to expand into the backyard; 2,350 SF lot offering outdoor space and development/expansion potential
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