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$760,000

For Sale - Active
228 Commonwealth Ave Apt 9, Boston, MA 02116
1 Bed
1 Bath
576 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1878
For Sale - Active
10 Units
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Oct 19, 2025 at 10:12AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,425
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.33
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.1%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1878
For Sale - Active
10 Units

Plus Deeded Parking Space! Don't miss the chance to own a charming front-facing one-bedroom condo on picturesque Commonwealth Ave! Perched on the fourth floor of a classic brownstone walk-up, this home features an updated kitchen with white cabinetry and sleek black granite countertops, beautifully refinished hardwood floors, and easy access to a common roof deck offering stunning city views. Spacious bedroom with large closet plus three additional closets within the unit. One tandem deeded parking space included. All this in the heart of Back Bay and just moments from shops, restaurants, the Public Garden, Copley library, close to Green and Orange Line and the Back Bay train station with service to Providence and NYC...Incredible value in an unbeatable location!

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Property Details


Parking

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

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 3
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Brick
  • Roof Type: Mansard
  • Roof Material: Rubber

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $585/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: CBOSW:05P:03254S:018
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1878

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $8,709

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$2,425
Cap Rate
1.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-16.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.33
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$760,000
Amount financed:
-$608,000
Down payment:
$152,000
Closing costs:
$22,800
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$174,800
Square feet:
576
Cost per square foot:
$1,319
Monthly rent per square foot:
$6.25

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$608,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,597
Property tax:
$726
Insurance:
$252
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,575

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,600 $43,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$216 -$2,592
Operating income:
$3,384 $40,608

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (20%)
20%-$726-$8,709
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$252-$3,024
Property management: (8%)
8%-$288-$3,456
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
HOA fees: (16%)
16%-$586-$7,032
Total operating expenses: (61%)
61%-$2,212-$26,541

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,172 $14,064
Mortgage payments:
-$3,597 -$43,164
Cash flow:
-$2,425 -$29,100