35 Frederick St · Waterbury, CT 06710

$350,000

8 bd · 3.0 ba · 3,088 sqft · MultiFamily public records · 58 Days on market

Built 1920 3,484 sqft lot $113/sqft · 30% above area Est $269k · 30% over

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• 1% rule +9.5/10.0
• Livability +4.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Rent growth +2.4/5.0
• Schools +1.5/10.0
• ARV discount +0.0/15.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Multi-family units

County records classify this as Multi-Family (2-4 Unit). Listing-text estimate: 3 units. confirmed

Listing remarks MLS

This three family has massive upside potential with a nearby renovated 3family selling at nearly $700,000! This home features a brand new roof on the garage, three brand new hot water heaters and plumbing in the basement as well as brand new front and back decks. The first and second floor offer three huge bedrooms, a livingroom, kitchen area and bathroom, each with their own pantry. First floor has a foyer where the second floor offers a sitting room that walks out to the balcony. The third floor has a hall storage room, attic crawl space, two bedrooms, living and kitchen areas. The full basement gives ample space for imagination if you decide to finish it. Looking to flip or invest? Give 35 Frederick Street a chance to shine!

Key facts

• New plumbing
• Foyer
• Sitting room

Tags

• NEW ROOF
• NEW HOT WATER HEATERS
• NEW PLUMBING
• NEW FRONT AND BACK DECKS
• FOYER
• SITTING ROOM

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3 × 3-bed/1.0-bath units multifamily listed at $350k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $2k ($23k/yr) — positive. Per door: $627/mo.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($5k rent vs $350k).
• Recommended offer: $340k (3.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.
• Cap rate 12.7% vs local median 3.6% in Waterbury — top-decile yield for the area; either an underpriced asset or a hidden risk that comps aren't pricing in. Stress-test before assuming the spread holds.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 79/100 on livability (#32 in CT, #2,205 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: schools D+, crime D, employment D.
• Waterbury School District (suburban): math 12% / reading 23% proficiency, ranked #148 of 153 in CT (top 97%) — low school quality limits family demand, transient renter base, plan for 1-2y turnover; 73% free/reduced lunch — lower-income household profile, screen leases tightly.
• Market conditions: Rents soft (-0.4%/yr); 32 active listings in the ZIP; 1 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; lower-income renter base — watch delinquency; 502 units permitted in Naugatuck Valley Planning Region in 2024 (171 in 5+ unit buildings).
• At $5,071/mo this rent would consume 164% of the median local household income ($37k/yr) (locally 856% of renters already pay >50% of income on rent) — very limited rent-growth headroom before tenants either downsize or default.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $2k of loan paydown is wiped out by about $10k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• At projected returns (-3.0% appreciation + 0.0% rent growth), your $98k cash investment doubles in ~7 years — after that, you're playing with house money.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 58 days — a 3% lower offer ($340k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 7 sale attempts since 24y ago with the ask held roughly flat each time — persistent listings suggest the price (not the market) is what's stuck; bring a comps-based counter.
• Current owner paid $255k; 37% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: built in 1920 — expect roof / HVAC / electrical / plumbing capex.
• Climate carrying-cost: major wind risk, 27% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→15/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $339,500 (3.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 58 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 3% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. Can we see the unit-by-unit rent roll, current vacancy, and any below-market leases? What's the average tenancy length?
3. What capital expenditures (roof, boiler, parking lot, exteriors) have been made in the last 5 years, and what's planned in the next 2?
4. Built in 1920 — when were the roof, HVAC, electrical panel, plumbing, and water heater last replaced?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. Schools are D-rated, which usually means shorter tenancies and higher turnover. Who's the typical renter profile here, and what's been the actual vacancy rate?
7. Crime grade is D in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
8. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
9. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
10. How much new apartment / multifamily construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply (>2% of stock underway) typically softens rents 12–24 months out; light construction supports rent growth.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.45% ✓
• Cap rate: 12.74%
• Cash-on-cash: 23.03%
• DSCR: 2.02
• GRM: 5.8

CMA / ARV

• ARV (median comp): $268,957
• List price: $350,000
• Delta: 30.13%
• Verdict: OVERPRICED
• Comps: 20 within 1.0 mi

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
35 Frederick St	0.00mi	8/3.0	3,088 (0%)	3mo	$255,000	$83	97
16 Plaza Ave	0.26mi	8/3.0	3,178 (+3%)	1mo	$455,000	$143	82
50 Manhan St	0.27mi	8/3.0	3,100 (+0%)	10mo	$400,000	$129	78
16 Arch St	0.11mi	9/3.0 (+1)	3,282 (+6%)	2mo	$495,000	$151	77
53 Hillside Ave	0.28mi	8/3.0	2,952 (-4%)	5mo	$279,900	$95	76
70 Elmwood Ave	0.36mi	8/3.0	3,175 (+3%)	10mo	$452,000	$142	70
32 Hawkins St	0.52mi	8/3.0	3,114 (+1%)	12mo	$379,000	$122	65
89 Elmwood Ave	0.41mi	9/3.0 (+1)	3,051 (-1%)	15mo	$320,000	$105	61
10 Pearl St	0.51mi	9/— (+1)	3,211 (+4%)	11mo	$380,000	$118	56
6 Grove Ct	0.31mi	9/5.0 (+1)	3,454 (+12%)	12mo	$410,000	$119	43
27 Platt St	0.75mi	8/4.0	3,444 (+12%)	7mo	$420,000	$122	36
156 Hill St	0.74mi	8/4.0	3,540 (+15%)	12mo	$525,000	$148	27

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 0.0% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 12.8%
• Equity multiple: 1.49×
• Total profit: $48,121
• Equity at exit: $52,186

10-year hold

• IRR: 19.4%
• Equity multiple: 2.41×
• Total profit: $138,311
• Equity at exit: $30,262

Cash invested: $98,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 27 Tenant-Leaning
• State Connecticut: 27 Tenant-Leaning · D+7
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Strong tenant statutes; rent commissions in some towns; courts slow especially in cities.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 06710

• Home prices YoY: -8.1%
• Rents YoY: -0.4%
• Active inventory: 32
• Price-to-rent: 17.3×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $5,071 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,835
• Tax from tax record: −$144 /mo · $1,726/yr
• Insurance: −$146
• HOA: −$0
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$1,065
• Net cashflow: $1,881

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,690

Max offer price $350,000

Occupancy floor 58%

3-unit breakdown (identical units grouped — click to expand)

Units	Beds	Baths	Est. rent
▸ 3× units	3	1	$5,070
Total (3 units)			$5,071

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $87,500
• Closing costs: $10,500
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 1 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
20 Coe St Waterbury, CT	9.0	3.0	3240	$1,800	$0.56	3d	1	0.88mi

Listing history 29 events

1. 2026-06-15
   days on market $350,000 Active 58 DOM
2. 2026-06-14
   days on market $350,000 Active 56 DOM
3. 2026-06-13
   days on market $350,000 Active 55 DOM
4. 2026-06-10
   days on market $350,000 Active 53 DOM
5. 2026-06-09
   days on market $350,000 Active 52 DOM
6. 2026-06-08
   days on market $350,000 Active 51 DOM
7. 2026-06-07
   days on market $350,000 Active 50 DOM
8. 2026-06-05
   days on market $350,000 Active 47 DOM
9. 2026-06-03
   days on market $350,000 Active 46 DOM
10. 2026-06-03
    statusdays on market $350,000 Active 45 DOM
11. 2026-06-01
    days on market $350,000 Under Contract - Continue to Show 44 DOM
12. 2026-05-31
    days on market $350,000 Under Contract - Continue to Show 43 DOM
13. 2026-05-16
    historical Under Contract - Continue to Show 737-char remark

    Show marketing remark (737 chars)

    This three family has massive upside potential with a nearby renovated 3family selling at nearly $700,000! This home features a brand new roof on the garage, three brand new hot water heaters and plumbing in the basement as well as brand new front and back decks. The first and second floor offer three huge bedrooms, a livingroom, kitchen area and bathroom, each with their own pantry. First floor has a foyer where the second floor offers a sitting room that walks out to the balcony. The third floor has a hall storage room, attic crawl space, two bedrooms, living and kitchen areas. The full basement gives ample space for imagination if you decide to finish it. Looking to flip or invest? Give 35 Frederick Street a chance to shine!

14. 2026-04-18
    listed $350,000 Active 737-char remark

    Show marketing remark (737 chars)

    This three family has massive upside potential with a nearby renovated 3family selling at nearly $700,000! This home features a brand new roof on the garage, three brand new hot water heaters and plumbing in the basement as well as brand new front and back decks. The first and second floor offer three huge bedrooms, a livingroom, kitchen area and bathroom, each with their own pantry. First floor has a foyer where the second floor offers a sitting room that walks out to the balcony. The third floor has a hall storage room, attic crawl space, two bedrooms, living and kitchen areas. The full basement gives ample space for imagination if you decide to finish it. Looking to flip or invest? Give 35 Frederick Street a chance to shine!

15. 2026-03-13
    soldstatus $255,000 Closed 693-char remark

    Show marketing remark (693 chars)

    Welcome to 35 Frederick St in Waterbury! This is a Three-family investment opportunity with serious upside! This expansive property offers 8 total bedrooms across three units and has already been fully gutted. The heavy demo work is mostly complete - now bring your vision and finishes to transform this property into a high-performing income producer. The building is ready for new windows, heating systems, kitchens, and bathrooms, giving you full control over design, and value-add potential. Ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to customize a multi-family property from the ground up. Strong rental potential once completed. Bring your plans and unlock the possibilities!

16. 2026-02-26
    status Under Contract 693-char remark

    Show marketing remark (693 chars)

    Welcome to 35 Frederick St in Waterbury! This is a Three-family investment opportunity with serious upside! This expansive property offers 8 total bedrooms across three units and has already been fully gutted. The heavy demo work is mostly complete - now bring your vision and finishes to transform this property into a high-performing income producer. The building is ready for new windows, heating systems, kitchens, and bathrooms, giving you full control over design, and value-add potential. Ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to customize a multi-family property from the ground up. Strong rental potential once completed. Bring your plans and unlock the possibilities!

17. 2026-02-20
    listed $260,000 Active 693-char remark

    Show marketing remark (693 chars)

    Welcome to 35 Frederick St in Waterbury! This is a Three-family investment opportunity with serious upside! This expansive property offers 8 total bedrooms across three units and has already been fully gutted. The heavy demo work is mostly complete - now bring your vision and finishes to transform this property into a high-performing income producer. The building is ready for new windows, heating systems, kitchens, and bathrooms, giving you full control over design, and value-add potential. Ideal for investors, contractors, or buyers looking to customize a multi-family property from the ground up. Strong rental potential once completed. Bring your plans and unlock the possibilities!

18. 2011-08-11
    soldstatus $20,000
19. 2011-06-17
    listed $23,900
20. 2010-09-30
    soldstatus $25,725
21. 2010-06-09
    listed $22,000
22. 2007-10-18
    historical
23. 2007-04-18
    listed $235,000
24. 2006-01-17
    soldstatus $216,000
25. 2005-05-10
    soldstatus $130,000
26. 2004-12-02
    soldstatus $127,000
27. 2004-09-08
    listed $130,000
28. 2002-07-25
    soldstatus $18,000
29. 2002-03-19
    listed $23,900

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast CT · Partial reset (capped growth)

• Current annual tax: $1,726 · $144/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $4,608 · $384/mo
• Expected delta: +$2,882/yr (+$240/mo · 167.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 1/10 Low FEMA zone X (unshaded) · 0% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 1/10 Low
• 🌡 Heat 5/10 Major 7 d/yr ≥96°F today · 15 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 6/10 Major 27% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 3/10 Moderate 2 unhealthy d/yr today · 3 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $60,852
• − Mortgage interest: −$19,605
• − Property taxes: −$1,726
• − Insurance: −$1,750
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$4,868
• − Management: −$4,868
• − Depreciation: −$10,182
• Taxable income: $17,852
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$4,285
• After-tax cash flow: $18,287/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Waterbury School District
• NCES district ID: 0904830
• Math proficiency: 12% ▼ -7.00%
• Reading proficiency: 23% ▼ -8.00%
• Median HH income: $40,040
• Composite: 14.85/100
• National rank: #9380
• State rank: #148 of 153 in CT

Livability — Waterbury

• Score: 79/100
• State rank: #32
• US rank: #2205

Category grades

Amenities B+ Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime D Employment D Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings F

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Waterbury, CT
• County: New Haven County · 688,236 people
• City population: 115,012
• Metro: New Haven-Milford, CT
• Population (ZIP): 9,942
• Household income: $37,191
• Rent vs Own: 66.3% rent · 33.7% own
• Severe rent burden: 856.0

Population outlook (Naugatuck Valley County) Hauer SSP2

• By 2040: 496,846

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Highly diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.74)
• Race & ethnicity: Hispanic / Latino 33% Black 29% White 26% Two or more races 16% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 17% Cuban 2% Dominican 9%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Italian 2% Estonian 2%
• Foreign-born: 16% · Canada, Mexico
• Languages at home: 67% English-only · Spanish 27% Other Indo-European 3% Russian/Polish/Slavic 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Naugatuck Valley

• 2024 margin: Lean R (+7.4) · D 45.6% · R 53.0% · Other 1.4%
• All cycles: 2024: R+7.4

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -26.17%
• Current HPI: 296.1252
• Rent YoY: ▼ -0.39%
• Metro: New Haven-Milford, CT
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 1.06%
• F500 in state: 38

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in CT)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Machinery	4	$38B
▸Insurance	3	$71B
▸Financial Services	2	$25B
▸Transportation / Logistics	2	$18B
▸Healthcare	1	$247B
▸Telecommunications	1	$55B

Price history

+1364.4% since first listed

17 events — show timeline

• 2026-05-16 Contingent — Smart MLS
• 2026-04-18 Listed $350,000 Smart MLS
• 2026-03-13 Sold (MLS) $255,000 Smart MLS
• 2026-02-26 Pending — Smart MLS
• 2026-02-20 Listed $260,000 Smart MLS
• 2011-08-11 Sold (MLS) $20,000 Smart MLS
• 2011-06-17 Listed $23,900 Smart MLS
• 2010-09-30 Sold (MLS) $25,725 Smart MLS
• 2010-06-09 Listed $22,000 Smart MLS
• 2007-10-18 Listing Removed — Smart MLS
• 2007-04-18 Listed $235,000 Smart MLS
• 2006-01-17 Sold (Public Records) $216,000 Public Records
• 2005-05-10 Sold (MLS) $130,000 Smart MLS
• 2004-12-02 Sold (Public Records) $127,000 Public Records
• 2004-09-08 Listed $130,000 Smart MLS
• 2002-07-25 Sold (MLS) $18,000 Smart MLS
• 2002-03-19 Listed $23,900 Smart MLS

Property tax history

+3.4%/yr

Latest (2023): $1,726 · +44.1% YoY. Source: county tax records.