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Two-Family Residential Income Duplex

85 Faywood Avenue Boston, MA 02128

85 Faywood Avenue, Boston, MA, 02128
$825,000
For Sale
$825,000

Well maintained two-family with two 2-bedroom units, bonus offices, private decks, and major updates including a 2024 roof and new boiler.

Property Size2,152 SF
Price / SF$383.36
Days on Market91

Property Features for 85 Faywood Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
2,152 SF
Property subtype
Multi-family

Building Details

Year Built
1915
Listing agency Century 21 Cityside
Listed by Nico Longo
Source Cabotandcompany
Added: Apr 24 Updated: Jul 21 at 1:35PM Checked: Jul 22 at 7:51AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This well maintained two-family duplex offers two 2-bedroom units, each with a bonus office and private decks. The property also features an extremely tall basement with approximately 12-foot ceiling height, which can support a wide range of storage and finishing possibilities. Recent improvements include a 2024 new roof and a brand new boiler, helping reduce near-term maintenance concerns.

Located at 85 Faywood Avenue in Boston’s Orient Heights area, the home provides direct views from the back deck overlooking Suffolk Downs. The seller’s remarks note Suffolk Downs is being transformed into a large scale mixed-use community with open space, destination retail, dining, and transit-oriented infrastructure.

The property is being sold as-is, and the buyer is responsible for due diligence.

Key Highlights

  • Two‑family property built in 1915 with two 2‑bedroom units
  • Each unit includes a bonus office and access to a private deck
  • 2024 new roof

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 $81.3k $37.80
− Vacancy −$3.7k −$1.70
EGI $77.7k $36.10
− OpEx −$23.3k −$10.83
NOI $54.4k $25.27
2,152 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$776.9K
$679.8K – $906.3K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,380 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.59%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$722.2K
$631.9K – $842.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $50,555 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.61M
$1.41M – $1.88M (±1% cap)
NOI $112,799 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.67%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Dental Office Hair Salon Real Estate Agency Cafe & Coffee Shop Bakery Accounting Firm Spa & Massage Center HVAC Service Skin Care Clinic

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Well maintained two-family with two 2-bedroom units, bonus offices, private decks, and major updates including a 2024 roof and new boiler.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 85 Faywood Avenue Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $825,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Two‑family property built in 1915 with two 2‑bedroom units; Each unit includes a bonus office and access to a private deck; 2024 new roof
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