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$600,000

Sale Pending
42 Houghton St, Worcester, MA 01604
6 Beds
3 Baths
2,676 Square Feet
0.17 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
Sale Pending
3 Units
Checked: 25 minutes ago
Updated: Jun 17, 2025 at 03:03AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,569
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.50
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.2%

Property Description


0.17 Acres Lot
Built in 1890
Sale Pending
3 Units

Great opportunity to own this three family in Grafton Hill. Each with two bedrooms and one bath, these units come complete with in-unit washer/dryer hookups and beautiful hardwood floors. Several upgrades in the last few years include the 2nd floor bathroom in 2019, completely new roof in 2021, First floor completely updated in 2021, 3rd floor bathroom in 2022 and a new boiler in 2025. The large flat backyard will be perfect for relaxing or entertaining and the gigantic driveway provides plenty of parking for your tenants or family. Convenient to restaurants, shopping, colleges, Umass Medical Center and many schools in the Worcester area. Perfect for an owner occupant or a sophisticated investor. One unit is currently vacant. A commuters dream close to Rt 9, Rt 20, 290 and the mass pike. Don't delay. Book your showing today.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Off Street
  • Details: Paved, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 6

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 6

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 3
  • # of Baths (Total): 3.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 15
  • # of Stories: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Triplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: WORCM:04B:031L:00006
  • Lot Size: 7429 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Triplex
  • Year Built: 1890

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,906

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Forced Air, Electric

Location

  • County: Worcester

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,569
Cap Rate
3.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.6%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.50
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.2%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$600,000
Amount financed:
-$480,000
Down payment:
$120,000
Closing costs:
$18,000
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$138,000
Square feet:
2,676
Cost per square foot:
$224
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.16

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$480,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.810%
Principal & interest:
$3,132
Property tax:
$576
Insurance:
$217
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,925

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: (19%)
19%-$576-$6,906
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: (44%)
44%-$1,351-$16,206

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,563 $18,756
Mortgage payments:
-$3,132 -$37,584
Cash flow:
$1,569 $18,828