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$699,900

For Sale - Active
21 Emerson St, Peabody, MA 01960
6 Beds
2 Baths
2,768 Square Feet
0.17 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 23 hours ago
Updated: Sep 01, 2025 at 10:04AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$830
Cap Rate
4.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.75
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.0%

Property Description


0.17 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to 21 Emerson Ave, a spacious 5-6 bedroom, 2-bath Gambrel-style home located in the heart of Peabody’s highly desirable Emerson Park neighborhood. Bursting with original charm and character, this property presents a rare chance to restore and customize a classic home to suit your modern lifestyle. Set on a generous 7,500+ sq ft lot, this home features over 2,700 sq ft of living space, including a wraparound porch, multiple fireplaces, a home office, and a full finished multi room suite in the walk up attic. There’s also a detached 2-car garage with possible ADU potential. This property needs updates throughout—but offers the perfect canvas for a buyer with vision. Whether you're an investor, contractor, or homeowner looking for a project, this is an incredible chance to build equity in a prime location.

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Paved, Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 10

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 0
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Other

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: PEABM:0074B:0231A
  • Lot Size: 7475 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1930

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $7,476

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Baseboard
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Essex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$830
Cap Rate
4.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-6.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.75
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-2.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$699,900
Amount financed:
-$559,920
Down payment:
$139,980
Closing costs:
$20,997
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$160,977
Square feet:
2,768
Cost per square foot:
$253
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.63

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$559,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,312
Property tax:
$623
Insurance:
$315
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,250

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: (14%)
14%-$623-$7,476
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: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (39%)
39%-$1,748-$20,976

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,482 $29,784
Mortgage payments:
-$3,312 -$39,744
Cash flow:
$830 $9,960