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$1,250,000

Under Contract
287 W 5th St, Boston, MA 02127
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,400 Square Feet
0.04 Acres Lot
Built in 1875
Under Contract
3 Units
Checked: 6 hours ago
Updated: Jun 20, 2025 at 03:05AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,268
Cap Rate
2.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.35
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.2%

Property Description


0.04 Acres Lot
Built in 1875
Under Contract
3 Units

This incredibly well-located South Boston three-family home is now available for sale. This professionally maintained building generates $7,150 in rental income per month and includes a two-room studio in the basement, a one-bedroom apartment on the first floor. The third unit is a wonderful duplex with a total of four rooms, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. 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: 4

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SBOSW:07P:00840S:000
  • Lot Size: 1625 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Triplex
  • Year Built: 1875

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $13,480

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,268
Cap Rate
2.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.35
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,250,000
Amount financed:
-$1,000,000
Down payment:
$250,000
Closing costs:
$37,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$287,500
Square feet:
2,400
Cost per square foot:
$521
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.04

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,000,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$6,526
Property tax:
$1,123
Insurance:
$343
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$7,992

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,900 $58,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$294 -$3,528
Operating income:
$4,606 $55,272

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (23%)
23%-$1,123-$13,480
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$343-$4,116
Property management: (8%)
8%-$392-$4,704
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$245-$2,940
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$245-$2,940
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (48%)
48%-$2,348-$28,180

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,258 $27,096
Mortgage payments:
-$6,526 -$78,312
Cash flow:
$4,268 $51,216