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$799,000

For Sale - Active
385 Arlington St, Acton, MA 01720
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,716 Square Feet
0.46 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Jun 23, 2025 at 03:11AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,870
Cap Rate
2.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.51
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.8%

Property Description


0.46 Acres Lot
Built in 1960
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to this one-of-a-kind 4-bedroom home just a mile from West Acton Village. Nestled on a sunny corner lot with established perennial gardens, this freshly painted home offers flexible living with a spacious family room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, and a fireplace-lit living room. Upstairs you'll find four bedrooms, while a tucked-away bonus room on the opposite side of the home offers endless possibilities—home office, studio, or guest space. For stargazers, an upper-level deck features a built-to-code observatory dome with telescope—perfect for connecting to your home computer and exploring the night sky. Just minutes from top-rated schools, parks, playgrounds, and local favorites!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Details: Paved, Attached, Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 5

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 13
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: ACTOM:00F1B:0166L:0000
  • Lot Size: 20084 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1960

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $13,497

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil, Propane
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,870
Cap Rate
2.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.51
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.8%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$799,000
Amount financed:
-$639,200
Down payment:
$159,800
Closing costs:
$23,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$183,770
Square feet:
2,716
Cost per square foot:
$294
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.62

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$639,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$3,781
Property tax:
$1,125
Insurance:
$308
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$5,214

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,400 $52,800
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$264 -$3,168
Operating income:
$4,136 $49,632

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (26%)
26%-$1,125-$13,497
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$308-$3,696
Property management: (8%)
8%-$352-$4,224
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$220-$2,640
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (51%)
51%-$2,225-$26,697

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,911 $22,932
Mortgage payments:
-$3,781 -$45,372
Cash flow:
$1,870 $22,440