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$525,000

For Sale - Active
42 New Salem Rd, Petersham, MA 01366
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,178 Square Feet
1.10 Acres Lot
Built in 1955
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 13 hours ago
Updated: Aug 24, 2025 at 10:12AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$939
Cap Rate
3.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.62
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.0%

Property Description


1.10 Acres Lot
Built in 1955
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

QUALITY & inviting flow throughout~from the FP'd LR to the kitchen w/Maple cabs, loads of countertops~SS appliances. A 3 season w/newer windows, insulation & beadboard walls & ceilng accesses the1st floor Master BR w/a "hollywood" style full bath. 2nd 1st flr BR has "floating desk". The Family Rm w/wood stove leads you to the cobblestone patio. Dormered 2nd flr has Southern Yellow Pine floors, 2 BR's w/generous closets, a BONUS "entertainment" center rm w/buildins & multiple storage closets. Full basement, newer heating, oil tank, roof, mass save ( list att'd ). A private enchanted tree lined~fieldstone 1+acre setting w/2 organic veggie (rhubard, asparagus & horseradish established ) & perennial gardens, maybe chickens or a horse in 2 story 16'x12' barn. WAIT theres a MONSTA garage! 6 car~40'x32' insulated, sheetrocked, painted & state of the art lighting! Walk to idyllic Petersham common, step into the general store. Hike Soapstone, Quabbin Res, Federated Forest & more!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Details: Paved, Attached, Garage Door Opener, Workshop in Garage, Garage Faces Side, Off Street, Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 6
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

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

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (Alum/Vinyl)
  • Foundation: Block
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Pool: Yes

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: PETEM:201B:64L:0
  • Lot Size: 47916 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1955

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $4,643

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Private
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Cooling: None

Location

  • County: Worcester

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$939
Cap Rate
3.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-9.3%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.62
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-5.0%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$525,000
Amount financed:
-$420,000
Down payment:
$105,000
Closing costs:
$15,750
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$120,750
Square feet:
2,178
Cost per square foot:
$241
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.29

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$420,000
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
5.875%
Principal & interest:
$2,484
Property tax:
$387
Insurance:
$196
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$3,067

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,800 $33,600
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$168 -$2,016
Operating income:
$2,632 $31,584

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (14%)
14%-$387-$4,643
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$196-$2,352
Property management: (8%)
8%-$224-$2,688
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$140-$1,680
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (39%)
39%-$1,087-$13,043

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,545 $18,540
Mortgage payments:
-$2,484 -$29,808
Cash flow:
$939 $11,268