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$749,900

For Sale - Active
440 Forest St, Waltham, MA 02452
4 Beds
1 Bath
1,855 Square Feet
0.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1940
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 24 hours ago
Updated: Jun 22, 2025 at 03:11AM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,650
Cap Rate
3.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.58
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.1%

Property Description


0.13 Acres Lot
Built in 1940
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

Welcome to this charming 4-bedroom Cape in Waltham’s desirable Bentley University area! This home is ideally located near Beaver Brook Reservation, Hillcroft Playground, Veterans Field, and the brand new 200 Trapelo Road, including a playground, spray park, mini golf, sledding hill, and more! The main level features a sun-filled living room, a separate dining room, and a kitchen with granite countertops, along with two good size bedrooms and a full bathroom. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs. The finished lower level provides bonus living space. Step outside to enjoy a newer composite deck overlooking a large fenced-in yard with a new shed and gravel pad. Additional updates include a front walkway with new pavers, refreshed landscaping, a newer hot water heater, updated electrical, sump pump, Nest thermostat, and a new dishwasher. Don’t miss this wonderful home!

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Paved Drive, Off Street
  • Details: Paved, Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 4

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 4

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 1
  • # of Baths (Total): 1.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 7
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished

Exterior Features

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

Land Information

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

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: WALTM:035B:004L:0002
  • Lot Size: 5571 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1940

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,622

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Natural Gas, Forced Air
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Middlesex

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,650
Cap Rate
3.6%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-11.5%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.58
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.1%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$749,900
Amount financed:
-$599,920
Down payment:
$149,980
Closing costs:
$22,497
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$172,477
Square feet:
1,855
Cost per square foot:
$404
Monthly rent per square foot:
$2.21

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$599,920
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.840%
Principal & interest:
$3,927
Property tax:
$552
Insurance:
$287
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$4,766

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$4,100 $49,200
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$246 -$2,952
Operating income:
$3,854 $46,248

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (13%)
13%-$552-$6,622
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$287-$3,444
Property management: (8%)
8%-$328-$3,936
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$205-$2,460
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$205-$2,460
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (38%)
38%-$1,577-$18,922

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$2,277 $27,324
Mortgage payments:
-$3,927 -$47,124
Cash flow:
$1,650 $19,800