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$1,750,000

Sale Pending
1 Fruit St, Newburyport, MA 01950
5 Beds
4 Baths
4,504 Square Feet
0.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1794
Sale Pending
Units n/a
Checked: 13 hours ago
Updated: Aug 22, 2025 at 06:17AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,757
Cap Rate
1.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.18
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.5%

Property Description


0.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1794
Sale Pending
Units n/a

Own a piece of American history! This grand home was built in 1794 by iconic Newburyport merchant & largest landowner, Captain Moses Brown. After his rise in business, he became a shipbuilder, creating a renaissance in the rebuilding of the American Naval fleet after the American Revolution. This prominent address is a legal 2 family offering flexible living options while being a gathering place for family and friends! 1 1/2 Fruit has a private driveway plus its own fenced patio & yard. The two levels offer townhouse style living. The Main house offers period details throughout with a 1st floor formal living space. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms plus office. 3rd floor suite contains a 4th bedroom, living room, kitchen plus a full bath all with a private entrance. Beautiful original details & antique floors throughout. Move in as is, create shared family living or renovate into a grand single family. Options overflow here @ 1 Fruit Street! Custom design your dream home here in Newburyport!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Off Street
  • Details: Off Street, Paved
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 3

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 15
  • # of Stories: 5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle, Rubber

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Duplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: NEWPM:0015B:0079L:0000
  • Lot Size: 5700 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1794

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $17,305

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Steam, Forced Air, Oil
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Essex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$6,757
Cap Rate
1.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.18
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.5%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,750,000
Amount financed:
-$1,400,000
Down payment:
$350,000
Closing costs:
$52,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$402,500
Square feet:
4,504
Cost per square foot:
$389
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.95

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,400,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$8,282
Property tax:
$1,442
Insurance:
$301
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$10,025

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,300 $51,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$258 -$3,096
Operating income:
$4,042 $48,504

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (34%)
34%-$1,442-$17,305
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$301-$3,612
Property management: (8%)
8%-$344-$4,128
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$215-$2,580
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$215-$2,580
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (59%)
59%-$2,517-$30,205

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,525 $18,300
Mortgage payments:
-$8,282 -$99,384
Cash flow:
$6,757 $81,084