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$400,000

For Sale - Active
1486 Commonwealth Ave Apt 1C, Boston, MA 02135
1 Bed
1 Bath
675 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1910
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 27 minutes ago
Updated: Aug 22, 2025 at 06:50AM

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that HOA fees are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$487
Cap Rate
4.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.74
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.2%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1910
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Incredible Opportunity! Spacious 1-bedroom condo (basement level) in a well-maintained building with an off-street parking space and an on-site superintendent! Conveniently located on the T, offering easy access to Boston College, Boston University, shops, and restaurants. Enjoy warm summer days at the private pool, tucked away at the rear of the building. Recent building upgrades include a newer gas boiler and roof. Currently leased through 8/31/2025, making it an excellent investment or future home.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

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

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 3
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Flat

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $766

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: BRIGW:21P:01770S:042
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1910

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,655

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Potential Missing Expenses

We noticed that HOA fees are missing—this is a standard expense and should be considered in your estimate.

Monthly Cash Flow
-$487
Cap Rate
4.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.74
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$400,000
Amount financed:
-$320,000
Down payment:
$80,000
Closing costs:
$12,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$92,000
Square feet:
675
Cost per square foot:
$593
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.85

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$320,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,893
Property tax:
$388
Insurance:
$182
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,463

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,600 $31,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$156 -$1,872
Operating income:
$2,444 $29,328

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (15%)
15%-$388-$4,655
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$182-$2,184
Property management: (8%)
8%-$208-$2,496
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (40%)
40%-$1,038-$12,455

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,406 $16,872
Mortgage payments:
-$1,893 -$22,716
Cash flow:
$487 $5,844