526 Western AveLynn, MA 01904

For Sale
$4,000,000

16-unit apartment building, high ROI potential

Overview

Added:
Dec 11, 2024
Days on market:
92
This exceptional multifamily investment property, located at 526 Western Avenue in Lynn, Massachusetts, presents a compelling value-add opportunity. The four-story brick building encompasses 17,688 square feet of net rentable space, distributed across sixteen units – eleven three-bedroom/one-bathroom and five two-bedroom/one-bathroom apartments. Situated on a 0.13-acre lot, this fee-simple property boasts a strong 7.82% cap rate and a substantial net operating income (NOI) of $312,939, with an asking price of $4,000,000 ($250,000 per unit and $226 per square foot). Built in 1910, the property benefits from its location in a densely populated residential neighborhood near downtown Lynn, offering convenient access to public transportation, including the Central Square commuter rail station (0.8 miles) providing service to Boston's North Station. The property is also within walking distance of numerous amenities, including restaurants, shops, and the new Mosaic mixed-use development. Current leases offer significant upside potential through market rate increases following unit upgrades. The property features separately metered utilities (tenant-paid gas heat and electricity

Highlights

  • Prime Downtown Lynn Location: 0.1 miles from Stop & Shop, walkable to restaurants, shops, entertainment, BayRidge Hospital, and North Shore Community College.
  • Significant Value-Add Opportunity: Below-market rents offer potential for rental rate increases through unit upgrades in a high-demand market.
  • Nearby New Construction: The Mosaic, a 147,500 SF mixed-use development with 146 units, is 0.9 miles away, indicating strong market demand.
  • Excellent Transit Connectivity: Located on Route 107, minutes from Routes 1A, 129, and 129A; served by multiple MBTA bus routes; 0.8 miles from the Central Square Commuter Rail station.
  • Efficient Utility Setup: Separately metered gas and electric for tenants; landlord pays common area electric, hot water, and sewer.
  • Strong Local Demographics: Over 49,300 residents within 1 mile, average household income $73,681; over 139,000 residents within 3 miles, average household income $90,103.

Property Details for 526 Western Ave

Property type
Multifamily properties, Apartment buildings
Square Feet
22,000 SF
Year Built
1910
Buildings
1
Stories
4
Lot Size (sq. ft)
5,663 SF
Units
16

Location Insight

City
Lynn
County
Essex
State
Massachusetts
Latitude
42.46856305
Longitude
-70.95840285
526 Western Ave, Lynn, Massachusetts
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