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Renovated Dorchester Triplex with Vacancy

81 Ellington St Boston, MA 02121

81 Ellington St, Boston, MA, 02121
$1,299,000
For Sale
$1,299,000

Recently renovated triple decker in Dorchester with one vacant unit.

Property Size2,763 SF
Price / SF$470.14
Days on Market91

Property Features for 81 Ellington St

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,763 SF
Property subtype
Multi-Family

Building Details

Year Built
1905
Listing Agency Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Listed by Lior Rozhansky
Source Hometown-team
Added: Apr 18 Checked: Jul 7 at 11:33 pm

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This is a renovated triple decker located in Dorchester. The property has undergone renovations in recent years, including new kitchens, bathrooms, windows, siding, floors, plumbing, and electrical systems. Unit 1 is a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, while Units 2 and 3 each have 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Interior features include hardwood floors, shaker cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, new vanities, tile in the bathrooms, and recessed lighting. The location is convenient to Franklin Park, the commuter rail station, and other city amenities. One unit is currently vacant, while the other two are leased.

Key Highlights

  • Recently renovated triple decker with new kitchens, bathrooms, windows/siding, floors, plumbing, and electrical.
  • One vacant unit, ideal for owner‑occupancy or immediate rental income.
  • Two units already leased, providing immediate income stream.

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 $104.4k $37.80
− Vacancy −$4.7k −$1.70
EGI $99.7k $36.10
− OpEx −$29.9k −$10.83
NOI $69.8k $25.27
2,763 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$997.4K
$872.7K – $1.16M (±1% cap)
NOI $69,819 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$927.3K
$811.4K – $1.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $64,909 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.00%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.07M
$1.81M – $2.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $144,825 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.15%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Dental Office Skin Care Clinic Parking Lot & Garage Cafe & Coffee Shop Accounting Firm Building Supply Acupuncture Restaurant

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Recently renovated triple decker in Dorchester with one vacant unit.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 81 Ellington St Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,299,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Recently renovated triple decker with **new kitchens, bathrooms, windows/siding, floors, plumbing, and electrical.**; **One vacant unit, ideal for owner‑occupancy or immediate rental income.**; Two units already leased, providing immediate income stream.
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