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$499,900

For Sale - Active
40 Ayer Rd, Shirley, MA 01464
5 Beds
2 Baths
1,476 Square Feet
0.22 Acres Lot
Built in 1918
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 5 hours ago
Updated: Nov 02, 2025 at 09:19AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$241
Cap Rate
5.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-2.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.90
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
1.6%

Property Description


0.22 Acres Lot
Built in 1918
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Be Home for the Holidays Under $500K! Move-in Ready into this Classic 8RM-5BR-2BA country home which has been thoughtfully Restored for today's comfort & yesteryear's charm. 1st FL BR w/ensuite, also boasts a 21' enclosed breezeway to the oversized 2-car garage w/2 elec door openers & off-street parking for add'l (4) cars. Garage has a (100)amp Sub-Panel box in addition to the (200)amp main panel in basement workshop w/(3-phase).New Roof; Fresh Paint Interior & Exterior. All HW floors:(Maple & Oak) have been sanded, re-stained & finished w/satin urethane. New w/w in (3) of (5)BRs, both bathrooms have been updated w/new vinyl floors, new classic beadboard, oversized shower & deep soaking tub/shower. New Granite countertops & New Luxury Vinyl in Kitch. Harvey vinyl dbl insulated windows thru-out the house. Great Schools/Low Taxes in sm historic town! Front covered porch is graced with a classic custom-made porch swing, incl. Train to N Station/BOSTON Depot is conveniently across Street!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Garage
  • Details: Attached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Garage Faces Side, Oversized, Off Street, Deeded, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Partial): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 8
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Wood Siding
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Block
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: SHIRM:0022B:000AL:00011
  • Lot Size: 9583 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cape, Shingle, Craftsman
  • Year Built: 1918

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,311

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Baseboard, Electric
  • Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$241
Cap Rate
5.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-2.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.90
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
1.6%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$499,900
Amount financed:
-$399,920
Down payment:
$99,980
Closing costs:
$14,997
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$114,977
Square feet:
1,476
Cost per square foot:
$339
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.44

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$399,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,366
Property tax:
$359
Insurance:
$252
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,977

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$3,600 $43,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$216 -$2,592
Operating income:
$3,384 $40,608

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (10%)
10%-$359-$4,311
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$252-$3,024
Property management: (8%)
8%-$288-$3,456
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$180-$2,160
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (35%)
35%-$1,259-$15,111

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,125 $25,500
Mortgage payments:
-$2,366 -$28,392
Cash flow:
-$241 -$2,892