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Updated Two-Family Duplex
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$630,000

78 Highland Ave, East Haven, CT 06512

Two-unit residence with separate central air conditioning, public utilities, basement space, and outdoor living areas.

Property Size3,559 SF
Lot Size0.39 Acres
Price / SF$177.02
Days on Market11

Property Features for 78 Highland Ave

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,559 SF
Lot size 0.39 Acres
Property subtype Multi-Family

Additional Details

Utilities to Site Yes
Multifamily Units 2

Amenities

central air
basement space
fireplace
deck/patio area

Building Details

Year Built 1954
Buildings 1
Listing Agency: mygoodagent
Listed By: Christian Flores (203) 449-7296 (888) 257-8265 · License #840333
Source: Centralconnecticuthomefinder
Added: Sep 14 Changed: Sep 22 Last Checked: Sep 22 at 5:45PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-family duplex at 78 Highland Ave provides approximately 3,559 square feet of heated and cooled living space across two residential units. The property occupies approximately 0.39 acres and includes basement space, a fireplace, deck or patio area, and a vinyl and brick exterior. Each unit is served by gas forced-air heating and central air conditioning.

Improvements include conversion from a single-family residence to a two-family home, a two-story addition, updated electrical service, a new roof, and interior drywall and insulation work. Public water and sewer serve the property. Built in 1954, the residence supports owner-occupant use, two-unit rental operation, or multigenerational living as described in the property information.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family duplex with approximately 3,559 square feet
  • Approximately 0.39 acres
  • Gas forced‑air heating and central air conditioning for each unit

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
$55,744
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
8.85%
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%
$1,114,880 $1.1M
Cap Rate 7%
$796,343 $796.3K
Cap Rate 9%
$619,378 $619.4K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,559 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
$108.1K $30.36/SF
− Vacancy
−$6.7K −$1.88/SF
EGI
$101.4K $28.48/SF
− OpEx
−$45.6K −$12.81/SF
NOI
$55.7K $15.66/SF
Area
New Haven, CT
Vacancy
6.20%
Lease Rate
$30.36 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
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%
$1,114,880
Cap Rate 7%
$796,343
Cap Rate 9%
$619,378

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$855.8K
$748.8K – $998.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,905 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.51%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$796.3K
$696.8K – $929.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,744 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.85%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.14M
$1.00M – $1.34M (±1% cap)
NOI $80,139 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 12.72%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Law Firm Real Estate Agency Auto Parts Store Acupuncture Gym & Fitness Center

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
Yes
Utilities to site

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

472
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 06512, CT

29,457
Population
12,945
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
30%
College-Educated
91%
High-School Grad
10.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,779
Density / Sq Mi
$84,034
Median Household Income
$48,981
Median Earnings
$1,464
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 residence with separate central air conditioning, public utilities, basement space, and outdoor living areas.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 78 Highland Ave East Haven, CT.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $630,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family duplex with approximately 3,559 square feet; Approximately 0.39 acres; Gas forced‑air heating and central air conditioning for each unit
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