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$399,900

Under Contract
28 Garden St, Malden, MA 02148
1 Bed
1 Bath
1,624 Square Feet
0.09 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
Under Contract
Units n/a
Checked: 21 hours ago
Updated: Jun 19, 2025 at 03:27AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$711
Cap Rate
4.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.66
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.0%

Property Description


0.09 Acres Lot
Built in 1950
Under Contract
Units n/a

Attention Contractors, Investors, or Dreamers—this one’s for you. Tucked on a corner lot on Garden Street in Malden, this 1 bed, 1 bath bungalow cottage is bursting with potential. This is ready for creative vision and transformation. The home offers 8 rooms, which includes 2 bonus spaces in the walk-up attic. Set on a 3,916 sq ft lot, there's plenty of opportunity to expand or reimagine. Enjoy an unbeatable location with proximity to Boston, the MBTA Orange Line, and major routes. Ample off-street parking driveway entrance on a private and dead end way. Just minutes from the Middlesex Fells Reservation. Bring your ideas and customize this home into your reality. Property is being sold as-is

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Off Street, Tandem, Unpaved
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 1
  • Attic: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Other
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: MALDM:136B:660L:016
  • Lot Size: 3916 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cottage, Bungalow
  • Year Built: 1950

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,001

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Radiant
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$711
Cap Rate
4.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.66
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$399,900
Amount financed:
-$319,920
Down payment:
$79,980
Closing costs:
$11,997
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$91,977
Square feet:
1,624
Cost per square foot:
$246
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.60

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$319,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$2,088
Property tax:
$417
Insurance:
$182
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,687

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,600 $31,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$156 -$1,872
Operating income:
$2,444 $29,328

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (16%)
16%-$417-$5,001
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$182-$2,184
Property management: (8%)
8%-$208-$2,496
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$130-$1,560
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (41%)
41%-$1,067-$12,801

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,377 $16,524
Mortgage payments:
-$2,088 -$25,056
Cash flow:
$711 $8,532