Two-Family Residential Income
79 Winthrop Road Brookline, MA 02445
For Sale
$2,299,000
Two distinct units offer a top-floor 3-bedroom duplex and a single-level 2-bedroom plan with office space.
Property Size5,749 SF
Price / SF$399.90
Days on Market91
Property Features for 79 Winthrop Road
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
5,749 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family
Building Details
Year Built
1922
Listing Agency:
Century 21 Cityside
(617) 512-1095
Listed By:
Collin Bray · License #9066337
Source:
Jonathanradford
Added: May 1
Changed: Jul 26
Last Checked: Jul 29 at 10:57AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
First time in 30+ years, this Washington Square 2-family property offers approximately 5,749 SF gross living area and hillside views oriented toward Back Bay and downtown Boston. Unit #2 is a top-floor 3-bedroom duplex. Unit #1 is a large single-level floor-through layout with two bedrooms, an office, and one bathroom.
Located near Driscoll School and Runkle School, and only a few blocks from Brookline High School, the property is also within walking distance of Washington Square and Brookline Village. A walk up the path leads to Schick Park, which features a grassy ball field, basketball court, and playground, supporting an everyday neighborhood setting with nearby cafes and restaurants.
Located near Driscoll School and Runkle School, and only a few blocks from Brookline High School, the property is also within walking distance of Washington Square and Brookline Village. A walk up the path leads to Schick Park, which features a grassy ball field, basketball court, and playground, supporting an everyday neighborhood setting with nearby cafes and restaurants.
Key Highlights
- Two‑unit Brookline property built in 1922 with 5,749 SF gross building area
- Unit #2: top‑floor 3‑bedroom duplex layout
- Unit #1: single‑level plan with 2 bedrooms plus an office and 1 bath
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 | $182.8k | $31.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$9.0k | −$1.57 |
| EGI | $173.8k | $30.23 |
| − OpEx | −$52.1k | −$9.07 |
| NOI | $121.7k | $21.16 |
5,749 SF · lease $31.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.94% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.74M
$1.52M – $2.03M
NOI $121,651 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.29%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.63M
$1.43M – $1.91M
NOI $114,386 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.98%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.40M
$2.98M – $3.97M
NOI $238,237 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.36%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Location Intelligence
Current Use
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two distinct units offer a top-floor 3-bedroom duplex and a single-level 2-bedroom plan with office space.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 79 Winthrop Road Brookline, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑unit Brookline property built in 1922 with 5,749 SF gross building area; Unit #2: top‑floor 3‑bedroom duplex layout; Unit #1: single‑level plan with 2 bedrooms plus an office and 1 bath