Manchester Duplex Sells $35,000 Over Asking in Just 6 Days
How Zack and Nick DeCaro priced and presented a 1987 side-by-side duplex on a quiet dead-end street in Manchester, Connecticut.
Zack and Nick DeCaro of Property Works New England listed 18 Chalmers Street in Manchester, Connecticut, for $415,000. After generating strong buyer interest, the side-by-side duplex went under contract in six days and closed for $450,000—$35,000 above asking and 108.43% of the original list price.
Property overview
| Address | 18 Chalmers Street, Manchester, CT |
|---|---|
| Property type | Two-family side-by-side duplex |
| Original and final list price | $415,000 (listed November 28, 2025) |
| Contract date | December 4, 2025 (6 days on market) |
| Closed price | $450,000 (January 7, 2026) |
| Units | 2 |
| Bedrooms and bathrooms | 6 bedrooms; 2 full and 2 half bathrooms |
| Approximate living area | 2,250 sq ft (about 1,125 sq ft per unit) |
| Each unit | 5 rooms, 3 bedrooms, 1 full and 1 half bathroom |
| Year built | 1987 |
| Lot | About 0.17 acre on a quiet dead-end street |
| Features | Full unfinished basements, private rear decks, separately metered utilities, vinyl siding, asphalt-shingle roof, ample off-street parking |
| Occupancy at listing | One unit tenant-occupied at $2,000 per month (per MLS) |
| MLS number | SmartMLS 24142042 |
| Listing broker | Zack DeCaro, CT Broker REB.0795525 |
| Co-listing agent | Nicholas DeCaro, CT RES.0797822 |
| Brokerage | Property Works New England |
The seller’s objective
The seller needed a two-family home in front of both investors and owner-occupants as quickly as possible, with a price that would draw competition rather than negotiation.
The marketing and pricing strategy
Zack and Nick priced 18 Chalmers Street at $415,000 from recent Manchester two-family closings and positioned it on the features buyers of small multifamily homes check first:
- Separately metered utilities, so each unit carries its own costs
- One unit already leased at $2,000 per month, documented in the MLS
- A 1987 build with vinyl siding and an asphalt-shingle roof
- Private rear decks, full basements and ample off-street parking on a quiet dead-end street
- Full SmartMLS exposure, portal syndication and fast responses to buyer agents
Marketing supports a result but does not guarantee one; every property and market is different.
The result
18 Chalmers Street sold for $450,000 on January 7, 2026. It was listed at $415,000 on November 28, 2025, went under contract on December 4, 2025, after 6 days on market, and closed $35,000 over asking at 108.43% of list price.
What the 1% listing fee saved the seller
The seller listed 18 Chalmers Street on the DeCaro Brothers 1% program: full-service listing representation for 1% of the sale price plus a $400 transaction fee.
On the listing side alone, the seller paid $6,350 less than a hypothetical 2.5% listing fee would have cost. Buyer-agent compensation and other selling or closing costs are separate from the listing-side charge.
Why duplex and multifamily sellers need specialized positioning
A two-family home is bought on two sets of numbers: what it is like to live in, and what it earns. Buyers and their lenders look at:
- Current rents, lease terms and whether rents are at market
- Condition of each unit and the major systems
- Whether a unit can be delivered vacant for an owner-occupant
- Financing eligibility, including owner-occupied FHA and conventional loans for 2–4 unit homes
- Separate utilities and who pays what
- Operating expenses, taxes and insurance
Marketing a duplex like a single-family home leaves one of those buyer groups out. The listing has to give investors the income picture and owner-occupants the living picture, in the same remarks and photos. Financing rules vary by lender and program; buyers should confirm eligibility with their lender.
Zack and Nick DeCaro list duplexes and small multifamily properties across Hartford County and Central Connecticut, alongside REO, foreclosure and investor sales. See other results on the recently sold page, or read how a storm-damaged Madeira Beach duplex sold in 15 days.
Manchester duplex seller questions
What did 18 Chalmers Street sell for?
$450,000 on January 7, 2026. It was listed at $415,000 on November 28, 2025, and went under contract after 6 days.
How far over asking did it sell?
$35,000 over the $415,000 list price, or 108.43% of list.
Who is a duplex listing agent in Manchester, CT?
Zack DeCaro and Nick DeCaro of Property Works New England list two-family and multifamily homes in Manchester and across Hartford County, including 18 Chalmers Street.
Can I sell a Manchester duplex with a tenant in place?
Yes. 18 Chalmers Street sold with one unit leased at $2,000 per month. Lease terms and tenant notice requirements should be reviewed with a Connecticut attorney.
What is a sale-to-list ratio?
The closed price divided by the list price. At 108.43%, 18 Chalmers Street closed well above its asking price.
Does the 1% listing fee include buyer-agent compensation?
No. The 1% fee and $400 transaction fee cover the listing side only. Any buyer-agent compensation is separate and negotiable.
Source. Transaction and property facts from SmartMLS listing 24142042, reviewed September 22, 2026. The number of offers is not stated because the MLS report does not document it.
The 1% listing fee refers only to the listing-side brokerage fee. A $400 transaction fee also applies. Neither figure includes buyer-agent compensation, closing costs, attorney fees, conveyance taxes or other seller expenses. Commissions and fees are negotiable and are confirmed in each listing agreement. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Written by Zack DeCaro, Connecticut Broker REB.0795525 · Published September 22, 2026 · Last reviewed September 22, 2026.
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