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$1,499,000

For Sale - Active
39 Fern Ave, Litchfield, CT 06759
3 Beds
5 Baths
4,765 Square Feet
0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1942
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 17 hours ago
Updated: Aug 10, 2025 at 03:17AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,938
Cap Rate
1.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.30
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.6%

Property Description


0.00 Acres Lot
Built in 1942
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

RARELY AVAILABLE PROPERTY NEAR VILLAGE ~ SPACIOUS ROOMS~ FIRST FL PRIMARY SUITE ~ GREAT ROOM WITH FP ~ UL MEDIA ROOM~ 3AC LANDSCAPED ~ 3-CAR-ATTACHED GARAGE W LOFT. Elegant yet comfortable, this expansive 4765sf Cape-style home with spacious rooms, is set on a beautifully manicured and professionally landscaped 3-acres. The setting provides peace and tranquility, yet it is only minutes from the village of Litchfield. Step inside where you are greeted by tasteful decorations that compliment the home's classic architecture with modern amenities. Perfect for entertaining or a quiet evening at home, the main floor with 3 Fireplaces, includes a formal Living Room, Dining Room, Pantry and gourmet Kitchen that opens to a Great Room with a dining area overlooking the terrace, woodland gardens and pond. The hallway includes a laundry room, wine room and half-bath, connecting to a breezeway and attached 3-car garage with an upper level that has great potential. The Primary suite and full bath, guest half-bath and en-suite 2nd bedroom, complete this level. The upper level includes a 3rd bedroom with generous closets,full bath,hallway cedar closet and a media room and large home office with skylights that has potential to become a 4th BR. A generator and CAIR are just some of the amenities included. Enjoy fine dining in area restaurants, boutique hotels and inns, shopping, golf, boating, hiking, horseback riding, nature trails, Topsmead State Forest and White Memorial Conservation Cen

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Garage Door Opener, Attached
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 5.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Partial, Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Asphalt

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: LITCM:107B:37L:50
  • Lot Size: 0 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Year Built: 1942

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $16,360

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Well
  • Heating: Propane, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Litchfield

Listing Details


Listed by:
Jane Hinkel
William Pitt Sotheby's Int'l
(860) 459-0718

Source:
SmartMLS
MLS#: 24093088
SmartMLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,938
Cap Rate
1.7%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-17.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.30
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-12.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,499,000
Amount financed:
-$1,199,200
Down payment:
$299,800
Closing costs:
$44,970
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$344,770
Square feet:
4,765
Cost per square foot:
$315
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.07

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,199,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$7,094
Property tax:
$1,363
Insurance:
$357
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$8,814

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$5,100 $61,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$306 -$3,672
Operating income:
$4,794 $57,528

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (27%)
27%-$1,363-$16,360
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$357-$4,284
Property management: (8%)
8%-$408-$4,896
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$255-$3,060
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (52%)
52%-$2,638-$31,660

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,156 $25,872
Mortgage payments:
-$7,094 -$85,128
Cash flow:
$4,938 $59,256