Two-Family Residential Income
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 Market90
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
(617) 262-6200
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.
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
NOI $54,380 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.59%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$722.2K
$631.9K – $842.6K
NOI $50,555 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.13%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.61M
$1.41M – $1.88M
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
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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
