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$689,000

Sale Pending
38 Howard Sq, Brockton, MA 02301
6 Beds
2 Baths
2,614 Square Feet
0.30 Acres Lot
Built in 1905
Sale Pending
2 Units
Checked: 5 hours ago
Updated: Aug 22, 2025 at 06:45AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,748
Cap Rate
2.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.46
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.8%

Property Description


0.30 Acres Lot
Built in 1905
Sale Pending
2 Units

** BACK ON MARKET, BUYERS FINANCING FELL THROUGH! ** Certified Fully DELEADED!** Welcome to Brockton! Newly Offered 2600+ S.F Duplex in the Heart of Brockton - A Booming City! FIRST FLOOR VACANT! Fantastic Investment Property offering AMPLE 8+ Car Parking w/ Huge Backyard. Unbeatable Location on a Quiet Side Street - Just Minutes to City Center, Shopping, Dining, Highway Access, Schools, Convenience Stores & More. Long Term Ownership by the Same Owner for Many Years. Offering (2x) HUGE 3 Bedroom Units in Great Condition, Fully Applianced, Hardwood Floors Throughout & each w/ Good Sized Kitchens, Living Rooms & Convenient Floor Plans. Separate Utilities, and all Utilities paid by Tenants. Large 3rd Floor Attic as well - Make the 2nd Floor Unit a Townhouse Style for more Rental Income? Or 3 Family? You Decide! Limitless Opportunity for Investors or Owner Occupants Alike - DO NOT miss this one! First Floor Vacant, 2nd Floor $2500/mo!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached Garage
  • Details: Paved, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 8

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Attic: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Duplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: BROCM:062R:048S:
  • Lot Size: 12950 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Duplex
  • Year Built: 1905

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $7,511

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public

Location

  • County: Plymouth

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,748
Cap Rate
2.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.46
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-8.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$689,000
Amount financed:
-$551,200
Down payment:
$137,800
Closing costs:
$20,670
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$158,470
Square feet:
2,614
Cost per square foot:
$264
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.19

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$551,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,261
Property tax:
$626
Insurance:
$217
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,104

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,100 $37,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$186 -$2,232
Operating income:
$2,914 $34,968

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (20%)
20%-$626-$7,511
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$217-$2,604
Property management: (8%)
8%-$248-$2,976
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$155-$1,860
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (45%)
45%-$1,401-$16,811

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,513 $18,156
Mortgage payments:
-$3,261 -$39,132
Cash flow:
$1,748 $20,976