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$1,999,000

Under Contract
12 Lester Ter, Somerville, MA 02144
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,124 Square Feet
0.05 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
Under Contract
Units n/a
Checked: 8 hours ago
Updated: Jun 14, 2025 at 03:07AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,875
Cap Rate
1.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.25
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.8%

Property Description


0.05 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
Under Contract
Units n/a

BEST AND FINAL OFFERS DUE MONDAY12pm. Charming 4-bed, 2.5-bath single-family home on a quiet dead end street just steps from vibrant Davis Square! The first floor features a bright, open-concept kitchen and living area with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient half bath—ideal for entertaining. Upstairs, the second floor offers three spacious bedrooms, including a primary bedroom with en-suite bath, plus a second full bath off the hallway. The third floor provides a versatile fourth bedroom, office space, and a rare quarter bath. Finished basement is perfect for entertaining, or with soundproof walls, can be used for any kind of recording or playing any music! Outside, enjoy a private backyard perfect for relaxing or gardening. Prime location close to Tufts, the Red Line, and Somerville's best shops and restaurants. Enjoy the convenience of driveway parking. Don't miss out on this is move in ready property with renovations done in 2020!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

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

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Shingle (Not Wood)
  • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Slate

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SOMEM:17B:FL:8
  • Lot Size: 2295 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $21,879

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$7,875
Cap Rate
1.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-20.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.25
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-15.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,999,000
Amount financed:
-$1,599,200
Down payment:
$399,800
Closing costs:
$59,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$459,770
Square feet:
2,124
Cost per square foot:
$941
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.01

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,599,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.840%
Principal & interest:
$10,468
Property tax:
$1,823
Insurance:
$448
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$12,739

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$6,400 $76,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$384 -$4,608
Operating income:
$6,016 $72,192

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (28%)
28%-$1,823-$21,879
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$448-$5,376
Property management: (8%)
8%-$512-$6,144
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$320-$3,840
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$320-$3,840
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (53%)
53%-$3,423-$41,079

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,593 $31,116
Mortgage payments:
-$10,468 -$125,616
Cash flow:
$7,875 $94,500