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$1,059,000

For Sale - Active
159 Saint Botolph St Apt 3, Boston, MA 02115
2 Beds
1 Bath
945 Square Feet
2295.68 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 13 hours ago
Updated: Jun 20, 2025 at 03:16AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,136
Cap Rate
2.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.37
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.9%

Property Description


2295.68 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

BACK BAY PERFECTION! Charming 2 bed/1 bath 1890s brick row house is located on Saint Botolph Street, a tree lined street between the Back Bay and South End. This turn-key home features a new heating system, wood burning fireplace, stainless steel appliances, soapstone counters, and tons of natural light with windows on three sides of unit. Two bedrooms have generous closet space and in-unit laundry in the primary. A private balcony off the primary bedroom offers skyline views of the Back Bay. Located a block from Shaws grocery store, The Prudential Center, and all the restaurants and retail one could want. A few short blocks to nearby orange and green line T access, Copley Square, Whole Foods and the Commuter rail and Amtrak train at Back Bay Station on Dartmouth Street. Condo fees are competitive at just $600/quarter. (offers must give a min of 24 hour response time as seller is in Asia and response takes time)

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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: 5
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $600/quarterly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: CBOSW:04P:02323S:006
  • Lot Size: 99999999 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1890

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $12,348

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central, Forced Air, Heat Pump
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$3,136
Cap Rate
2.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.37
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-10.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,059,000
Amount financed:
-$847,200
Down payment:
$211,800
Closing costs:
$31,770
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$243,570
Square feet:
945
Cost per square foot:
$1,121
Monthly rent per square foot:
$4.76

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$847,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$5,012
Property tax:
$1,029
Insurance:
$315
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$6,356

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,500 $54,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$270 -$3,240
Operating income:
$4,230 $50,760

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (23%)
23%-$1,029-$12,349
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$315-$3,780
Property management: (8%)
8%-$360-$4,320
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$225-$2,700
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$225-$2,700
HOA fees: (4%)
4%-$200-$2,400
Total operating expenses: (52%)
52%-$2,354-$28,249

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,876 $22,512
Mortgage payments:
-$5,012 -$60,144
Cash flow:
$3,136 $37,632