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$5,950,000

For Sale - Active
16 W Cedar St, Boston, MA 02108
4 Beds
5 Baths
4,138 Square Feet
0.04 Acres Lot
Built in 1827
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 11 hours ago
Updated: May 10, 2025 at 03:05AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$25,500
Cap Rate
0.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-22.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.09
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-17.6%

Property Description


0.04 Acres Lot
Built in 1827
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

This beautiful townhouse, built during the late Federal period by Cornelius Coolidge, is situated on one of Beacon Hill's most picturesque streets. Renowned for its arched entryways, elegant fanlights, and first-floor triple windows, this row of townhouses exudes historic charm. The property features a tranquil garden, accessible via a door leading to Cedar Lane Way, which has been showcased on the Beacon Hill Garden Tour. With much of its original period details preserved, the home offers four-plus bedrooms, an inviting living room, a bright formal dining room, a cozy family room, and a spacious full basement with direct garden access.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached
  • Details: On Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 5.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Mansard

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: CBOSW:05P:01512S:000
  • Lot Size: 1560 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Federal
  • Year Built: 1827

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $48,428

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$25,500
Cap Rate
0.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-22.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.09
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-17.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$5,950,000
Amount financed:
-$4,760,000
Down payment:
$1,190,000
Closing costs:
$178,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$1,368,500
Square feet:
4,138
Cost per square foot:
$1,438
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.34

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$4,760,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$28,157
Property tax:
$4,036
Insurance:
$679
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$32,872

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$9,700 $116,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$582 -$6,984
Operating income:
$9,118 $109,416

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (42%)
42%-$4,036-$48,428
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$679-$8,148
Property management: (8%)
8%-$776-$9,312
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$485-$5,820
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$485-$5,820
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (67%)
67%-$6,461-$77,528

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,657 $31,884
Mortgage payments:
-$28,157 -$337,884
Cash flow:
$25,500 $306,000