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Charming Three-Family Home
For Sale
$489,000
Pending

81 Thompson St., New Bedford, MA 02740

Well-maintained three-unit property near beaches and amenities.

Property Size2,472 SF
Days on Market114

Property Features for 81 Thompson St.

General Information

Standard status Pending
Size 2,472 SF
Property subtype 3 Family

Building Details

Year Built 1920
Listing Agency: LAER Realty Partners
Listed By: The stevedoug.com Team
Source: Lockandkeyre
Added: Apr 9 Changed: Jul 10 Last Checked: Apr 20 at 6:51PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well-maintained three-family home features three two-bedroom units. The property includes a fenced-in yard and off-street parking. The roof is approximately 7-8 years old. Updated kitchens and baths are present in the units. The property is situated a short distance from local beaches and the ocean, as well as local amenities including shopping, a hospital, churches, and schools. Floor plans for units 1 and 2 are available.

Key Highlights

  • Income property opportunity with three 2‑bedroom units.
  • Updated kitchens and baths.
  • Off‑street parking.

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 $54.9k $22.20
− Vacancy −$4.1k −$1.67
EGI $50.8k $20.54
− OpEx −$15.2k −$6.16
NOI $35.5k $14.37
2,472 SF · lease $22.20/SF/yr · vacancy 7.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$507.6K
$444.2K – $592.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $35,534 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.27%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$466.0K
$407.8K – $543.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $32,622 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.67%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$728.9K
$637.8K – $850.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,022 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.43%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Kitchen & Bath Showroom Computer & Electronic Repair (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Tech Support 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.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

1,415
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 02740, MA

45,166
Population
20,532
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
77%
High-School Grad
5.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
7,924
Density / Sq Mi
$54,563
Median Household Income
$39,310
Median Earnings
$1,052
Median Rent
$303,400
Median Home Value

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?
Triplex - Well-maintained three-unit property near beaches and amenities.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 81 Thompson St. New Bedford, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $489,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Income property opportunity with three 2‑bedroom units.; Updated kitchens and baths.; Off‑street parking.
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