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$489,900

For Sale - Active
253 Cook Hill Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,000 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1986
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 14 hours ago
Updated: Sep 16, 2025 at 06:14AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,473
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


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1986
For Sale - Active
2 Units

!!! Accessory Apartment !!! Welcome to 253 Cook Hill Road in Wallingford - a ranch-style home offering a total of 2,000 sq ft of living space, ideal for a variety of lifestyles. The main home features 1,400 sq ft, including 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The primary suite includes a private full bathroom and two adjoining rooms-flexible spaces that can be used as a home office, dressing room, workout area, or quiet retreat. The home also features a functional eat-in kitchen and a spacious living area with a layout that offers ease and practicality. The massive basement offers exciting potential with electrical and heat already in place in many areas, along with a dedicated egress window, making it a great candidate for future finishing. Attached to the home, but completely separate with no interior access, is a 600 sq ft legal accessory apartment-ideal for multigenerational living or rental income. This one-bedroom unit features its own side entrance, a door to the backyard, and an open-concept layout with an eat-in kitchen, living area, full bath, and in-unit laundry. The main home and the apartment share all utilities. There is only one heating system, one electrical meter, and one water/sewer meter.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Paved, Unpaved, None, Driveway
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 5

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Duplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: WALLM:129L:072
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1986

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $8,078

Utilities

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

Location

  • County: New Haven

Listing Details


Listed by:
Stacey McPherson
KW Legacy Partners
(203) 494-0455

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24110495
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,473
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:
$489,900
Amount financed:
-$391,920
Down payment:
$97,980
Closing costs:
$14,697
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$112,677
Square feet:
2,000
Cost per square foot:
$245
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.10

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$391,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,318
Property tax:
$673
Insurance:
$154
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,145

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,200 $26,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$132 -$1,584
Operating income:
$2,068 $24,816

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (31%)
31%-$673-$8,078
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$154-$1,848
Property management: (8%)
8%-$176-$2,112
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$110-$1,320
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$110-$1,320
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (56%)
56%-$1,223-$14,678

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$845 $10,140
Mortgage payments:
-$2,318 -$27,816
Cash flow:
$1,473 $17,676