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$389,900

For Sale - Active
1185 Adams St Apt 5, Boston, MA 02124
2 Beds
1 Bath
735 Square Feet
0.02 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
16 Units
Checked: 4 hours ago
Updated: Jun 05, 2025 at 03:21AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$827
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.55
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.7%

Property Description


0.02 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
16 Units

Why rent when you can own? This charming 2-bedroom condo in Dorchester’s Lower Mills is perfect for downsizers or students looking for a smart investment. Freshly painted and professionally cleaned, the unit features hardwood floors, a spacious living room with built-in A/C, and a bright eat-in kitchen. Both bedrooms offer great closet space. Enjoy the ease of assigned off-street parking, on-site laundry, and a low condo fee under $400/month. Located near Dorchester Ave, you’re minutes from shops, dining, transit, and the historic Boston Chocolate Factory. Move-in ready and easy to maintain—don’t miss your chance to own in one of Dorchester’s most walkable neighborhoods!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Deeded, Paved
  • Details: Off Street, Assigned, Deeded, Paved
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 4
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Flat
  • Roof Material: Rubber

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $370/monthly

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Condominium Unit

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: DORCW:17P:03547S:011
  • Lot Size: 735 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,042

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Wall Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$827
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.55
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-6.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$389,900
Amount financed:
-$311,920
Down payment:
$77,980
Closing costs:
$11,697
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$89,677
Square feet:
735
Cost per square foot:
$530
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.40

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$311,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,845
Property tax:
$337
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,357

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$337-$4,042
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (15%)
15%-$370-$4,440
Total operating expenses: (53%)
53%-$1,332-$15,982

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,018 $12,216
Mortgage payments:
-$1,845 -$22,140
Cash flow:
$827 $9,924