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$1,350,000

Under Contract
218 W 8th St, Boston, MA 02127
7 Beds
3 Baths
2,331 Square Feet
0.02 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
Under Contract
3 Units
Checked: 18 hours ago
Updated: Jun 20, 2025 at 03:24AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,058
Cap Rate
2.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.36
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.2%

Property Description


0.02 Acres Lot
Built in 1930
Under Contract
3 Units

This highly desirable South Boston three-family property is now available for sale. This fully rented building, which features coin-operated laundry in the basement, generates $9,200 a month in rental income. Units 1 and 2 each offer four rooms, including two bedrooms and one bath, while Unit 3 boasts five rooms, with three bedrooms and one bath. Tenants cover all their own utilities, and the building is designed to operate as cost-effectively as possible to maximize an investor's annual return. Don't miss out on your chance to acquire this rarely available property type in one of Boston's largest real estate markets.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 7

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 13
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Triplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SBOSW:07P:00779S:010
  • Lot Size: 953 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Triplex
  • Year Built: 1930

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $14,258

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,058
Cap Rate
2.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-15.7%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.36
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-11.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,350,000
Amount financed:
-$1,080,000
Down payment:
$270,000
Closing costs:
$40,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$310,500
Square feet:
2,331
Cost per square foot:
$579
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.19

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,080,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$6,389
Property tax:
$1,188
Insurance:
$357
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$7,934

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,100 $61,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$306 -$3,672
Operating income:
$4,794 $57,528

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (23%)
23%-$1,188-$14,258
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$357-$4,284
Property management: (8%)
8%-$408-$4,896
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (48%)
48%-$2,463-$29,558

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,331 $27,972
Mortgage payments:
-$6,389 -$76,668
Cash flow:
$4,058 $48,696