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$585,000

For Sale - Active
144 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01844
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,069 Square Feet
0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 24 hours ago
Updated: Sep 04, 2025 at 07:30PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$965
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.65
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.3%

Property Description


0.23 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Come inside and you'll see this ranch feels open, inviting, and larger than expected! The warm sun-filled main level features a vaulted ceiling, hardwoods, and a striking fireplace surround as the living room’s centerpiece. Space flows naturally into the dining area and a quality granite kitchen with breakfast bar and stainless appliances, THE perfect layout for entertaining! Three bedrooms upstairs include one currently used as a DREAM boutique-style dressing room! The walk-out lower level is fully finished and ideal for guests, adult family, or multi-generational living potential. Outside, the fenced backyard offers a paver patio, shed, and string lighting for evenings under the stars. Many still-young updates include refreshed baths, central A/C, water heater, upstairs washer/dryer & refrigerator, backyard patio pavers, lower level flooring, paint, countertops & more. Minutes to shopping, dining, hospitals, and commuter routes 213/495/93.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Off Street, Paved, Unpaved
  • Details: Paved, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 12
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished, Interior Entry, Sump Pump
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: METHM:00814B:00095L:00004A
  • Lot Size: 10001 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,855

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Essex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$965
Cap Rate
3.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-8.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.65
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-4.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$585,000
Amount financed:
-$468,000
Down payment:
$117,000
Closing costs:
$17,550
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$134,550
Square feet:
2,069
Cost per square foot:
$283
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.55

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$468,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,768
Property tax:
$405
Insurance:
$224
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,397

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,200 $38,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$192 -$2,304
Operating income:
$3,008 $36,096

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$405-$4,855
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$224-$2,688
Property management: (8%)
8%-$256-$3,072
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$160-$1,920
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (38%)
38%-$1,205-$14,455

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,803 $21,636
Mortgage payments:
-$2,768 -$33,216
Cash flow:
-$965 -$11,580