Welcome to 37-39 Austin Street, Bridgeport, Connecticut, an attractive five-unit multifamily investment opportunity offering strong in-place cash flow and an impressive day-one return. Ideally situated in Bridgeport's desirable South Side neighborhood, this income-producing property presents investors with the opportunity to acquire a fully occupied residential asset with immediate cash flow and minimal operational complexity. The property consists of five residential units, including four well-proportioned two-bedroom apartments and one exceptionally large six-bedroom unit. This diverse unit mix provides appeal to a broad range of tenants, while the oversized six-bedroom apartment offers a unique opportunity within the local rental market. The building is fully occupied, providing an established income stream from day one and eliminating the need for an initial lease-up period. Additionally, all utilities are separately metered, with tenants responsible for their own utility expenses, helping to minimize owner operating costs and enhance the property's overall net operating income.
Located in Bridgeport's South Side, 37-39 Austin Street benefits from its position within an established residential neighborhood with access to the city's surrounding amenities, employment centers, and transportation infrastructure. The property's five-unit configuration and fully occupied status make it an appealing opportunity for investors seeking stable, immediate cash flow.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$208Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Daniel Shawah• Baldwin Pearson & Co., Inc
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Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Roosevelt School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Bridgeport Military Academy
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.4mi
2/10
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About South
End
South End, located between Downtown Bridgeport and Black Rock, is a waterfront and industrial Bridgeport neighborhood with a working harbor edge and long, flat streets lined by triple-deckers. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Seaside Park and the curve of Park Avenue, where ballfields, shoreline paths, and weekend gatherings set the tempo. Brick multifamily blocks mix with older single-family houses, and the streetscape shifts quickly from residential porches to port-era warehouses. The Barnum Museum and Downtown Cabaret Theatre sit nearby as cultural anchors tied to the area’s daily orbit. University of Bridgeport adds a campus rhythm along the park side. On warm days, the shoreline at Seaside Park reads like the neighborhood’s front porch.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Bedrooms
14 bedrooms
Bathrooms
6 full bathrooms
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Natural gas heat
Window-unit cooling
Exterior features
City views
Level lot
Walking distance to water
Home design
Multi-family property
5 or more units
Construction
Frame construction
Brick foundation
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Domestic hot water
Electricity and solar
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37-39 Austin Street is a cash cow. Featuring 4 two bedroom apartments paying $3,400/mo total and 8 rooms with potential of $4,000/mo. The rooms were recently painted and re-carpeted. The apartments are all rented.
Property is back on market because buyer could not obtain financing.
Smart MLS #170119999
Feb 28, 2019
Listing Removed
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Feb 12, 2019
Price Changed
$424,999
$84/sq ft
Oct 25, 2018
Price Changed
$450,000
$89/sq ft
Aug 29, 2018
Listed
$475,000
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 31, 2008
Sold
$460,000
$91/sq ft
Smart MLS #98369944
Nov 19, 2008
Listing Removed
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Mar 12, 2008
Listed
$499,000
$99/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 25, 2002
Sold
$190,000
$38/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$10,350
$36,390 + $201,820
$238,210
2022
$10,350
$36,390 + $201,820
$238,210
2021
$10,350 (+3.0%)
$36,390 + $201,820
$238,210
2020
$10,044
$24,420 + $161,620
$186,040
2019
$10,044 (−0.7%)
$24,420 + $161,620
$186,040
2018
$10,115
$24,420 + $161,620
$186,040
2017
$10,115
$24,420 + $161,620
$186,040
2016
$10,115 (+1.5%)
$24,420 + $161,620
$186,040
2014
$9,967
$34,310 + $201,880
$236,190
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
12
Baths
5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
5,059
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
5,059
Year built
1950
Style
Multi-Family (5+ Unit)
County
Fairfield County
APN
12924
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2023.
RX2
Residential-Office Centers District
The RX2 zone is intended for more intense locations, where residential, office, and other commercial and production uses can mix comfortably.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Office
Death related/funeral home
Park & open space
Mar 2, 2022 • Final
Excavation - street
Grading
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 40-54% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 97° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
5 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bridgeport, CT • 06604
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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63
49
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40
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28
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
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Sun exposure
92/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 15% for direct sun exposure in Bridgeport. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.3 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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