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$389,000

For Sale - Active
21 Elm St Apt 3, Malden, MA 02148
2 Beds
1 Bath
697 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1945
For Sale - Active
49 Units
Checked: 23 hours ago
Updated: Jun 09, 2025 at 03:02AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,238
Cap Rate
2.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.39
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.1%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1945
For Sale - Active
49 Units

Explore the Dexter Estates condo in Malden’s West End! This 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit features a bright, south-facing open living and dining area, along with a kitchen equipped with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and new flooring. Enjoy beautiful hardwood floors and a spacious primary bedroom. Conveniently located just a 5-minute walk from the Malden MBTA, you'll have easy access to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and major routes. The condo fee includes heating, hot water, water and sewer, landscaping, snow and trash removal, pool access, extra storage, one-car parking, and professional maintenance—allowing for a worry-free lifestyle. Additional amenities include resident laundry facilities. With a quick closing possible, you can move in and start enjoying your new home and the pool!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Off Street, Paved
  • Details: Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 1

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 2

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 4
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Hip
  • Pool: Yes
  • Pool Community: Yes

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $564/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: MALDM:022B:128L:80102
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1945

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,325

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,238
Cap Rate
2.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.39
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$389,000
Amount financed:
-$311,200
Down payment:
$77,800
Closing costs:
$11,670
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$89,470
Square feet:
697
Cost per square foot:
$558
Monthly rent per square foot:
$3.59

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$311,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.850%
Principal & interest:
$2,039
Property tax:
$360
Insurance:
$175
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,574

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-$4,325
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: (23%)
23%-$564-$6,768
Total operating expenses: (62%)
62%-$1,549-$18,593

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$801 $9,612
Mortgage payments:
-$2,039 -$24,468
Cash flow:
$1,238 $14,856