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$699,000

For Sale - Active
159 M St Apt 3, Boston, MA 02127
2 Beds
1 Bath
915 Square Feet
0.02 Acres Lot
Built in 1910
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 1 day ago
Updated: Jul 19, 2025 at 05:12AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,574
Cap Rate
3.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.4%

Property Description


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

Beautifully updated top-floor 2-bedroom condo just steps from M Street Beach! Enjoy your own private roof deck with stunning harbor views, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. The renovated kitchen features high-end cabinetry, granite countertops, gas cooking, and opens to a cozy living area with cherry hardwood floors, dining nook, and wood-burning fireplace. The spacious primary bedroom offers a walk-in closet plus a second large closet. A second bedroom with large closet is located off the main hall. Includes a huge deeded storage space and private laundry in the basement. Flat-screen TV and Bose surround sound system included. Prime East Side location, close to the beach, shops, restaurants, and all that South Boston has to offer!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 4
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Flat

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $257/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SBOSW:06P:02506S:006
  • Lot Size: 915 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1910

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $8,399

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,574
Cap Rate
3.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.4%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$699,000
Amount financed:
-$559,200
Down payment:
$139,800
Closing costs:
$20,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$160,770
Square feet:
915
Cost per square foot:
$764
Monthly rent per square foot:
$4.26

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$559,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,308
Property tax:
$700
Insurance:
$273
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,281

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,900 $46,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$234 -$2,808
Operating income:
$3,666 $43,992

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (18%)
18%-$700-$8,399
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$273-$3,276
Property management: (8%)
8%-$312-$3,744
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$195-$2,340
HOA fees: (7%)
7%-$257-$3,084
Total operating expenses: (50%)
50%-$1,932-$23,183

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,734 $20,808
Mortgage payments:
-$3,308 -$39,696
Cash flow:
$1,574 $18,888