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$999,000

Under Contract
104 Howard St, Melrose, MA 02176
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,708 Square Feet
0.15 Acres Lot
Built in 1936
Under Contract
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Jun 28, 2025 at 03:24AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,433
Cap Rate
2.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.49
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.3%

Property Description


0.15 Acres Lot
Built in 1936
Under Contract
Units n/a

Nestled in the heart of the desirable Horace Mann neighborhood, this beautifully updated home is just moments from Melrose Highlands Station, local shops, & restaurants. Move-in ready, it features a stunning traditional kitchen, a spacious 1st flr Family RM, a formal Dining & Living RM, a stylish 3/4 bath, & a convenient 1st flr laundry. A private entrance leads to a flexible Home Office—perfect for today’s lifestyle—& everything centers around an impressive grand foyer. The 2nd flr offers 3 generously sized BRs & a beautifully updated full bath. Need more space? The finished 3rd flr provides a private retreat, ideal as a primary suite. Unique design touches throughout the home reflect the seller’s creative eye, adding charm & character at every turn. Outside, enjoy a private fenced yard w 2 patios, front-yard irrigation, a two-car garage, & an additional storage shed. The unfinished LL offers exciting potential for expansion. All this within walking distance to the elementary school.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Details: Paved, Detached, Storage, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: MELRM:E12P:0000052
  • Lot Size: 6551 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1936

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $8,886

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling: Ductless

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,433
Cap Rate
2.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.49
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$999,000
Amount financed:
-$799,200
Down payment:
$199,800
Closing costs:
$29,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$229,770
Square feet:
2,708
Cost per square foot:
$369
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.62

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$799,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$4,728
Property tax:
$741
Insurance:
$308
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$5,777

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,400 $52,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$264 -$3,168
Operating income:
$4,136 $49,632

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (17%)
17%-$741-$8,886
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$308-$3,696
Property management: (8%)
8%-$352-$4,224
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (42%)
42%-$1,841-$22,086

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,295 $27,540
Mortgage payments:
-$4,728 -$56,736
Cash flow:
$2,433 $29,196