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$3,000,000

For Sale - Active
229 Main St, Douglas, MA 01516
8 Beds
7 Baths
9,475 Square Feet
11.41 Acres Lot
Built in 1939
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 2 hours ago
Updated: Aug 22, 2025 at 06:45AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$12,372
Cap Rate
0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.13
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.8%

Property Description


11.41 Acres Lot
Built in 1939
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

LEGACY MEETS LUXURY! AN ICONIC ESTATE EXUDES TIMELESS ELEGANCE! Welcome to the Schuster Mansion, a grand 1939 Colonial estate nestled atop a hill on forty three lush acres. Designed by renowned Boston architect Harry M. Ramsey celebrated for his work in Brookline and beyond, this grand home showcases exquisite period detail including intricate moldings, antique hardwoods, four fireplaces and three stunning primary suites with refreshed baths. This estate echoes the legacy of the Blackstone Valley's mill-era prosperity. Enjoy a chef's kitchen with SubZero and Wolf appliances, entertain in style in a stately dining room and luxuriate in paneled study. Outside ponds, streams and trails weave past woodlands and wildlife. A storybook guest cottage, barn, and a 3 car garage complete this rare offering that is zoned for potential bed and breakfast. Surrounding towns offer numerous high-quality private and public schools! A SECLUDED AND TIMELESS RETREAT WAITING TO BE REDISCOVERED

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
  • Details: Paved, Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Spaces Total: 40

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 8

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 13
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Type: Gable

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: DOUGM:0163B:0000030L:
  • Lot Size: 497019 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial, Gothic Revival
  • Year Built: 1939

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $14,527

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Steam, Oil
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Worcester

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$12,372
Cap Rate
0.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-21.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.13
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-16.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$3,000,000
Amount financed:
-$2,400,000
Down payment:
$600,000
Closing costs:
$90,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$690,000
Square feet:
9,475
Cost per square foot:
$317
Monthly rent per square foot:
$0.46

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,400,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$14,197
Property tax:
$1,211
Insurance:
$308
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$15,716

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,400 $52,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$264 -$3,168
Operating income:
$4,136 $49,632

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (28%)
28%-$1,211-$14,527
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$308-$3,696
Property management: (8%)
8%-$352-$4,224
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (53%)
53%-$2,311-$27,727

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,825 $21,900
Mortgage payments:
-$14,197 -$170,364
Cash flow:
-$12,372 -$148,464