7-Bedroom Multifamily
For Sale
$925,000
96 Ruthven St, Boston, MA 02121
Three-story multifamily property with updated major systems and adaptable residential space.
Property Size3,387 SF
Price / SF$273.10
Days on Market9
Property Features for 96 Ruthven St
General Information
Standard status
Active
Size
3,387 SF
Property subtype
Investment
Property Condition
Severity
Minor
Evidence
property does need some updates
Additional Details
Public Transit
Yes
Taxes and HOA fees
Annual Taxes
$9,565
Building Details
Building Size
3,387 SF
Year Built
1921
Stories
3
Units
3
Listing Agency:
eRealty Advisors, Inc.
(781) 308-4109
Listed By:
Jaelle Trimble · License #9538118
(781) 308-4109
Source:
Elliman
Added: Aug 13
Changed: Aug 17
Last Checked: Aug 20 at 9:27AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located at 96 Ruthven Street in Boston, this multifamily property contains 3,387 square feet arranged across three stories. The residence includes seven bedrooms and three full bathrooms, creating a substantial residential layout with flexibility for occupants, guests, or dedicated work areas.
Built in 1921, the property requires some updates, while several major systems have already been addressed. Improvements include a brand-new heating system, a water heater, and updated plumbing. The property records a Walk Score of 79, a Transit Score of 73, and a Bike Score of 60.
Built in 1921, the property requires some updates, while several major systems have already been addressed. Improvements include a brand-new heating system, a water heater, and updated plumbing. The property records a Walk Score of 79, a Transit Score of 73, and a Bike Score of 60.
Key Highlights
- 3,387 square feet across three stories
- Seven bedrooms and three full bathrooms
- Brand‑new heating system and water heater
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$79,568
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
8.60%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,591,360
$1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,136,686
$1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$884,089
$884.1K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,387 SF
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.
Gross rent
$150.4K $44.40/SF
− Vacancy
−$5.7K −$1.69/SF
EGI
$144.7K $42.71/SF
− OpEx
−$65.1K −$19.22/SF
NOI
$79.6K $23.49/SF
Area
Boston, MA
Vacancy
3.80%
Lease Rate
$44.40 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
45.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,591,360
Cap Rate 7%
$1,136,686
Cap Rate 9%
$884,089
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$1.14M
$994.6K – $1.33M
NOI $79,568 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.60%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$2.54M
$2.22M – $2.96M
NOI $177,533 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 19.19%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
1,436
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 02121, MA
28,766
Population
11,384
Households
2.5
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
75%
High-School Grad
1.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
15,140
Density / Sq Mi
$38,565
Median Household Income
$33,700
Median Earnings
$1,316
Median Rent
$548,100
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Multifamily property - Three-story multifamily property with updated major systems and adaptable residential space.
Where is this multifamily property located?
The property is located at 96 Ruthven St Boston, MA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $925,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3,387 square feet across three stories; Seven bedrooms and three full bathrooms; Brand‑new heating system and water heater
