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$635,000

For Sale - Active
12 Melrose St Apt 1, Boston, MA 02116
1 Bed
1 Bath
406 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1837
For Sale - Active
5 Units
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Jun 13, 2025 at 03:19AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,101
Cap Rate
2.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.37
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1837
For Sale - Active
5 Units

Step into this beautifully updated 1-bedroom, 1-bath garden-level condo and imagine your mornings with coffee on the private 150 sq. ft. patio, tucked behind a classic 1837 brownstone in the heart of Bay Village. Inside, radiant floor heating and an electric fireplace create a warm, inviting atmosphere, while the open layout, stainless steel appliances, and French doors fill the space with natural light and charm. The smart-controlled AC keeps you comfortable year-round, and shared laundry is just steps from your door. Nestled on a quiet, tree-lined street with cobblestones and gas lamps, you're a short walk to Back Bay, the South End, Downtown, and two MBTA stations. It's the perfect blend of city living and historic character.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 3
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $267/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: CBOSW:05P:00177S:002
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1837

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,283

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,101
Cap Rate
2.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.37
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$635,000
Amount financed:
-$508,000
Down payment:
$127,000
Closing costs:
$19,050
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$146,050
Square feet:
406
Cost per square foot:
$1,564
Monthly rent per square foot:
$6.90

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$508,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.840%
Principal & interest:
$3,325
Property tax:
$440
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,961

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,800 $33,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$168 -$2,016
Operating income:
$2,632 $31,584

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$440-$5,283
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$196-$2,352
Property management: (8%)
8%-$224-$2,688
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
HOA fees: (10%)
10%-$268-$3,216
Total operating expenses: (50%)
50%-$1,408-$16,899

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,224 $14,688
Mortgage payments:
-$3,325 -$39,900
Cash flow:
$2,101 $25,212