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$309,900

For Sale - Active
161 Columba St, Chicopee, MA 01020
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,470 Square Feet
0.19 Acres Lot
Built in 1965
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 10 hours ago
Updated: Jul 17, 2025 at 05:57AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$102
Cap Rate
5.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-1.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.93
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
2.3%

Property Description


0.19 Acres Lot
Built in 1965
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to 161 Columba St, a charming and well-maintained home in a quiet Chicopee neighborhood! This 3-bed, 1.5-bath home offers 1,470 sqft of comfortable living plus 2 bonus rooms in the finished basement—perfect for a family room, office, gym, or guest space. Relax on the open front porch or in the enclosed back porch behind the attached garage. The backyard features garden beds for your favorite vegetables and flowers. Other highlights include a 1-car garage and efficient electric heating. Conveniently located near schools, parks, highways, and shopping!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

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

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: CHICM:0283P:00051
  • Lot Size: 8235 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Garrison
  • Year Built: 1965

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,318

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Hampden

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$102
Cap Rate
5.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-1.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.93
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
2.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$309,900
Amount financed:
-$247,920
Down payment:
$61,980
Closing costs:
$9,297
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$71,277
Square feet:
1,470
Cost per square foot:
$211
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.70

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$247,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$1,467
Property tax:
$360
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,002

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,500 $30,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$150 -$1,800
Operating income:
$2,350 $28,200

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (14%)
14%-$360-$4,318
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$175-$2,100
Property management: (8%)
8%-$200-$2,400
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$125-$1,500
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (39%)
39%-$985-$11,818

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,365 $16,380
Mortgage payments:
-$1,467 -$17,604
Cash flow:
$102 $1,224