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Duplex with Walk-Up Attic
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$480,000

54 East Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516

Multi-Family For Sale, Units on different Floors, West Haven, CT

Property Size2,436 SF
Lot Size0.08 Acres
Price / SF$197.04
Days on Market3

Property Features for 54 East Avenue

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning SDD
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 2, Basement
Patio and Porch features Deck
Exterior features Sidewalk,Deck,Garden Area
Basement Full, Concrete, Unfinished
Lot features Level Lot, Water View
Elementary school Per Board of Ed
High school West Haven
Directions GPS friendly
Subdivision Savin Rock
Standard status Active
Size 2,436 SF
Lot size 0.08 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year 2026
Tax Annual Amount 8760

Utilities

Sewer type Public Sewer
Water source Public

Building Details

Year built 1910
Architectural style Other
Listing Agency: Real Broker CT, LLC
Listed By: Brad Hudson
Added: Sep 9 Changed: Sep 11 Last Checked: Sep 11 at 6:06AM
MLS# 24205379

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 1910 duplex contains 2,436 square feet across two units, with bedrooms, two bathrooms, a basement, and a large walk-up attic with separate access. Recent improvements include an updated first-floor bathroom and new kitchen appliances. The property also features a deck, garden area, sidewalk access, public water, and public sewer on a 0.08-acre lot.

The home is located in West Haven near beaches, Savin Rock Park, the boardwalk, and nearby restaurants. The attic may provide a path to exploring a three-family conversion, subject to zoning, permitting, approvals, and feasibility. The property is zoned SDD.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑unit duplex with 2,436 square feet of property size
  • Large walk‑up attic with its own access
  • 0.08‑acre lot with deck and garden area

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$41,003
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.54%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$820,060 $820.1K
Cap Rate 7%
$585,757 $585.8K
Cap Rate 9%
$455,589 $455.6K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,436 SF 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.
Gross rent
$62.8K $25.80/SF
− Vacancy
−$4.3K −$1.75/SF
EGI
$58.6K $24.05/SF
− OpEx
−$17.6K −$7.21/SF
NOI
$41.0K $16.83/SF
Area
New Haven, CT
Vacancy
6.80%
Lease Rate
$25.80 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$820,060
Cap Rate 7%
$585,757
Cap Rate 9%
$455,589

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$585.8K
$512.5K – $683.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,003 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.54%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$545.1K
$476.9K – $635.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $38,154 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.95%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$783.6K
$685.7K – $914.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,852 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.43%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Auto Parts Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Garden Center Bakery

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

461
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 06516, CT

55,584
Population
21,884
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
38
Median Age
29%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
10.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
5,147
Density / Sq Mi
$73,566
Median Household Income
$41,123
Median Earnings
$1,389
Median Rent
$265,200
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two-unit property near beaches, a waterfront park, boardwalk amenities, and public utilities.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 54 East Avenue West Haven, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $480,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit duplex with 2,436 square feet of property size; Large walk‑up attic with its own access; 0.08‑acre lot with deck and garden area
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