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Five-Unit Apartment Building
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$445,000

831 Washington Street, Watertown, NY 13601

MULTI_FAMILY - Watertown, NY

Property Size4,960 SF
Lot Size0.18 Acres
Price / SF$89.72
Days on Market6

Property Features for 831 Washington Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Bedrooms 3
Rooms Basement, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3
Parking features Garage
Exterior features BlacktopDriveway
Appliances GasOven, GasRange, GasWaterHeater, Refrigerator
Lot features Corner Lot, Rectangular, Rectangular Lot, Residential Lot
Elementary school district Watertown
Middle school district Watertown
High school district Watertown
Directions Corner of Washington and Bowers
Subdivision Watertown-City-221800
Standard status Active
APN 221800-011-000-0013-126-000-0000
Size 4,960 SF
Lot size 0.18 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 4791

Utilities

Heating system Steam, Natural Gas
Water source Public

Amenities

shared laundry

Building Details

Year built 1950
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 5
Flooring type Tile, Varies, Laminate, Carpet
Building materials Cedar
Roof type Shingle
Listing Agency: Bridgeview Real Estate
Listed By: Robert Gardner · License #10301217226
Added: Jul 27 Changed: Jul 31 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 9:06AM
MLS# S1700040

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Five-unit residential apartment building featuring a first-floor mix of two two-bedroom units, second-floor studio units, and a spacious 4- to 5-bedroom unit spanning two levels. Tenants have shared laundry facilities in the basement for added convenience. Each unit has separately metered electric, and heat is included. The building has a natural gas steam heating system with a Utica steam boiler serviced at least once annually, and the chimney has been rebuilt by Redfield Construction with stainless steel liners. Exterior updates include a roof less than 5 years old and a recently painted exterior. Construction materials include cedar, with interior flooring that varies across tile, laminate, carpet, and other finishes.

Located at 831 Washington Street in Watertown, New York, the property is directly across from Samaritan Hospital. The site includes a blacktop driveway and garage parking, with public water service.

Built in 1950, the property is configured as a turn-key, move-in ready investment with a roof, heating system, and chimney improvements intended to support long-term operations.

Key Highlights

  • Five‑unit apartment building with two two‑bedroom units, studio units, and a spacious 4- to 5‑bedroom unit spanning two levels
  • Directly across from Samaritan Hospital at 831 Washington Street, Watertown, NY
  • Separately metered electric for each unit, with heat included

Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus

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 $71.4k $14.40
− Vacancy −$5.0k −$1.01
EGI $66.4k $13.39
− OpEx −$29.9k −$6.03
NOI $36.5k $7.37
4,960 SF · lease $14.40/SF/yr · vacancy 7.00% · expense 45.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$521.9K
$456.7K – $608.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $36,533 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.21%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.37M
$1.20M – $1.60M (±1% cap)
NOI $95,708 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 21.51%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service HVAC Service Carpet & Flooring Store Storage Facility Tech Support Center Cafe & Coffee Shop

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

5
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

902
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 13601, NY

37,287
Population
18,653
Households
2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
140.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
265
Density / Sq Mi
$57,503
Median Household Income
$37,061
Median Earnings
$974
Median Rent
$170,100
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?
Apartment building - Five-unit apartment building with separately metered electric and shared basement laundry in Watertown, NY.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 831 Washington Street Watertown, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $445,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑unit apartment building with two two‑bedroom units, studio units, and a spacious 4- to 5‑bedroom unit spanning two levels; Directly across from Samaritan Hospital at 831 Washington Street, Watertown, NY; Separately metered electric for each unit, with heat included
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