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$4,500,000

Sale Pending
20 Birch Hill Rd, Newton, MA 02465
5 Beds
7 Baths
6,000 Square Feet
0.71 Acres Lot
Built in 1898
Sale Pending
Units n/a
Checked: 8 hours ago
Updated: Sep 18, 2025 at 10:16AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$18,815
Cap Rate
0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-17.1%

Property Description


0.71 Acres Lot
Built in 1898
Sale Pending
Units n/a

Luxurious Colonial Revival home, offering the ultimate in style, comfort & prestige, situated on a bucolic 3/4 acre of manicured gardens & land. This spacious & elegant home features 6,000 SF interior with 5 bedrooms (all ensuite baths), 6.5 bathrooms, totally updated kitchen with top of the line appliances (Sub Zero,Miele,Wolf), & a large central workspace with granite top & cascades of light throughout.There are glass folding doors from the kitchen to a lovely deck for entertaining & outdoor dining. Next to the home is a 2 bay garage with a lower basement area for storage. There is a media room that opens to the back terrace. On the lower level is a Lap Pool Room with a heated swim in place pool, next to a full bath/steam room.This exceptional property has incorporated the finest elements of the present while maintaining the architectural integrity of the past. Located on a Cul-De-Sac it is close to shops, schools,transportation,trains, MA Pike etc.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Off Street
  • Details: Paved, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 6
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 7.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 16
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Finished, Walk-Out Access
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone
  • Roof Type: Mansard
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Pool: Yes

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: NEWTS:24B:012L:0002
  • Lot Size: 30972 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial Revival
  • Year Built: 1898

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $34,827

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$18,815
Cap Rate
0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.12
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-17.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$4,500,000
Amount financed:
-$3,600,000
Down payment:
$900,000
Closing costs:
$135,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$1,035,000
Square feet:
6,000
Cost per square foot:
$750
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.30

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$3,600,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$21,295
Property tax:
$2,902
Insurance:
$546
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$24,743

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$7,800 $93,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$468 -$5,616
Operating income:
$7,332 $87,984

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (37%)
37%-$2,902-$34,827
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$546-$6,552
Property management: (8%)
8%-$624-$7,488
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$390-$4,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$390-$4,680
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (62%)
62%-$4,852-$58,227

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,480 $29,760
Mortgage payments:
-$21,295 -$255,540
Cash flow:
-$18,815 -$225,780