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4 Ballast Ln, Marblehead, MA 01945, US
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$2,650,000

For Sale - Active
4 Ballast Ln, Marblehead, MA 01945
5 Beds
4 Baths
2,736 Square Feet
0.20 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 5 days ago
Updated: Sep 20, 2025 at 10:25AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$9,322
Cap Rate
1.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-18.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.26
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.7%

Property Description


0.20 Acres Lot
Built in 1900
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Perched on spectacular Marblehead Neck, this renovated Victorian blends timeless charm with modern comfort. A wood-burning fireplace, chef’s kitchen with high-end appliances, butler’s pantry, wraparound porch, and new deck set the tone for gracious living. Sunlight fills every room, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere. The first floor offers seamless spaces for gathering, while the second includes four bedrooms—one en suite—plus a full bath and convenient laundry. The third floor is a private retreat with ocean peeks. Enjoy a fenced yard, three-car parking with EV charging, and an unfinished basement (~1,000 sf) and garage ready for your vision. With easy access to Marblehead’s beaches, shops, restaurants, and historic waterfront, this home offers the best of coastal New England living. Schedule your visit today!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Detached, Storage, Paved Drive, Shared Driveway, Off Street
  • Details: Paved, Detached, Oversized, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Spaces Total: 2

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 10
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: MARBM:0915B:0011L:0
  • Lot Size: 8795 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Victorian
  • Year Built: 1900

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $13,534

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Essex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$9,322
Cap Rate
1.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-18.4%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.26
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-13.7%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$2,650,000
Amount financed:
-$2,120,000
Down payment:
$530,000
Closing costs:
$79,500
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$609,500
Square feet:
2,736
Cost per square foot:
$969
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.30

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$2,120,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$12,541
Property tax:
$1,128
Insurance:
$441
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$14,110

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$6,300 $75,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$378 -$4,536
Operating income:
$5,922 $71,064

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (18%)
18%-$1,128-$13,534
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$441-$5,292
Property management: (8%)
8%-$504-$6,048
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$315-$3,780
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$315-$3,780
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (43%)
43%-$2,703-$32,434

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$3,219 $38,628
Mortgage payments:
-$12,541 -$150,492
Cash flow:
-$9,322 -$111,864