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$520,000

For Sale - Active
288 W 3rd St Apt 3, Boston, MA 02127
1 Bed
1 Bath
530 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1880
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 8 hours ago
Updated: May 11, 2025 at 03:21AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,305
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.7%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1880
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Charming 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo in the heart of South Boston. This top floor unit offers an inviting and light-filled living space. The well-appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances — dishwasher included — seamlessly flows into the sizable, open-concept living room with bay windows and two skylights. The bedroom provides a peaceful retreat with ample closet space. Small, private outdoor space is located right off of the bedroom. The bathroom features a pedestal sink and full shower/tub. The hardwood floors throughout, central A/C, and in-unit laundry complete the unit. Convenient access to all that Southie has to offer, plus an easy commute to Downtown or the Seaport.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 1

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 2
  • # of Stories: 1

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Roof Type: Flat

HOA

  • Has HOA: Yes
  • HOA Fee: $130/monthly

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SBOSW:06P:01821S:006
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Condominium
  • Year Built: 1880

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $5,386

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Suffolk

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,305
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.1%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.52
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$520,000
Amount financed:
-$416,000
Down payment:
$104,000
Closing costs:
$15,600
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$119,600
Square feet:
530
Cost per square foot:
$981
Monthly rent per square foot:
$5.47

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$416,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.850%
Principal & interest:
$2,726
Property tax:
$449
Insurance:
$203
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,378

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,900 $34,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$174 -$2,088
Operating income:
$2,726 $32,712

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (15%)
15%-$449-$5,386
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$203-$2,436
Property management: (8%)
8%-$232-$2,784
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$145-$1,740
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$145-$1,740
HOA fees: (5%)
5%-$131-$1,572
Total operating expenses: (45%)
45%-$1,305-$15,658

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,421 $17,052
Mortgage payments:
-$2,726 -$32,712
Cash flow:
$1,305 $15,660